Birthing Center Classes
GRMC’s Birthing Center is focused on mom and baby care throughout your pregnancy. The Birthing Center offers two educational classes; breastfeeding and childbirth. After speaking with your physician about signing up for a class, please contact GRMC’s Birthing Center at 830.401.7530.
Breastfeeding Class
This class is a great way to learn and prepare to breastfeed your newborn by providing mothers with an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns about breastfeeding. Expectant mothers, new moms, and any other members of the support team are encouraged to attend. Classes are scheduled to be held in person unless otherwise communicated in advance. When available, Birthing Center tours will be offered following the breastfeeding class. Please note the times for the English and Spanish breastfeeding classes.
Register For a Breastfeeding Class
Breastfeeding class topics include:
- Breastfeeding Basics: benefits, production, latching and positioning, breast care
- Feeding Baby: hunger cues, how much is enough, waking a sleepy baby
- Breastfeeding lifestyle, partner support, introduction of pacifiers and bottles
- Returning to work, pumping and storing milk and where to find support
Breastfeeding Class Dates:
- Saturday, February 7th, 2026 -- 1pm to 3pm (Spanish)
- Saturday, February 7th, 2026 -- 10am to 12pm (English)
- Monday, April 13th, 2026 -- 5pm to 7pm (English)
- Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 -- 5pm to 7pm (Spanish)
- Monday, June 1st, 2026 -- 5pm to 7pm (English)
- Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 -- 5pm to 7pm (Spanish)
- Monday, August 3rd, 2026 -- 5pm to 7pm (English)
- Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 -- 5pm to 7pm (Spanish)
- Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 -- 1pm to 3pm (Spanish)
- Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 -- 10am to 12pm (English)
- Saturday, December 5th, 2026 -- 1pm to 3pm (Spanish)
- Saturday, December 5th, 2026 -- 10am to 12pm (English)
Childbirth Classes
Our Birthing Center offers a variety of childbirth education classes designed to meet you where you are in your pregnancy and learning journey. Families can choose individual classes focused on preparing for baby, preparing for labor and birth, or postpartum and newborn care. For those who prefer a more comprehensive experience, we also offer all-day childbirth classes that combine all three topics into one in-depth session, providing a complete overview of pregnancy, birth, and life after baby arrives. For more information on our childbirth classes, call 830.401.7530.
Register For a Childbirth Class or tour
Preparing for Baby Class:
This pre-birth class is designed to help expectant parents feel informed, confident, and prepared for the journey ahead. Through education and open discussion, participants will gain a better understanding of how to support a healthy pregnancy, recognize important physical and emotional changes, and know when to seek medical care. The goal is to empower you with knowledge so you can make informed decisions for yourself and your baby before birth. Register for Preparing for Baby class here.
Topics covered include:
- Your birth environment
- Your birth team
- Your baby’s healthcare provider
- Having a healthy pregnancy (nutrition, physical activity, emotional health)
- Common discomforts of pregnancy and changes in your body
- Tracking your baby’s movement
- Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia
- Warning signs that require immediate medical attention
- Birthing Center Tour
Preparing for Baby Class Dates:
- Thursday, February 5th — 6PM to 8PM
- Thursday, March 12th — 6PM to 8PM
- Thursday, April 2nd — 6PM to 8PM
- Thursday, May 7th — 6PM to 8PM
- Thursday, June 11th — 6PM to 8PM
Preparing for Labor & Birth Class:
This class focuses on preparing you for labor and birth by helping you understand what to expect and how to navigate each stage with confidence. Participants will learn how labor begins, how it progresses, and the different options available for managing pain and supporting comfort during birth. The class also reviews common medical interventions so you feel informed, prepared, and empowered to make decisions that are right for you and your baby. Register for Preparing for Labor & Birth class here.
Topics covered include:
- Signs of labor
- Stages of labor
- Birth of your baby
- Pain and discomfort management (medications in labor, relaxation techniques, and comfort measures)
- Labor and birth interventions
- Induction of labor
- Cesarean birth (c-section)
- Birthing Center Tour
Preparing for Labor & Birth Class Dates:
- Thursday, February 12th — 5PM to 8PM
- Thursday, March 5th — 5PM to 8PM
- Thursday, April 9th — 5PM to 8PM
- Thursday, May 14th — 5PM to 8PM
- Thursday, June 4th — 5PM to 8PM
Postpartum & Newborn Care Class:
This class focuses on life after birth, helping parents prepare for the physical, emotional, and practical changes that come with welcoming a newborn. Participants will learn how to care for themselves during the postpartum period while building confidence in caring for their baby. The class also emphasizes recognizing warning signs and promoting safety, so families feel supported, informed, and prepared during the early weeks at home. Register for our Postpartum & Newborn class here.
Topics covered include:
- Adjusting to parenting
- Physical changes after birth
- Self-care
- Emotional changes
- Postpartum warning signs
- Preparing for your newborn
- Keeping your baby safe
- Basics of breastfeeding
- Birthing Center Tour
Postpartum & Newborn Care Class Dates:
- Thursday, February 19th — 6PM to 8PM
- Thursday, March 19th — 6PM to 8PM
- Thursday, April 16th — 6PM to 8PM
- Thursday, May 21st — 6PM to 8PM
- Thursday, June 18th — 6PM to 8PM
One-Day Childbirth Class:
Our one-day weekend childbirth class offers a comprehensive approach to childbirth education, bringing together everything you need to know as you prepare for baby, labor and birth, and the postpartum period. Designed for busy families, this all-day class provides practical, evidence-based information to help you feel confident and prepared—from maintaining a healthy pregnancy and understanding labor and delivery to caring for yourself and your newborn after birth. By the end of the day, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of what to expect and how to navigate each stage with confidence. A Birthing Center tour is also included in our one-day class. Register for our One-Day class here.
One-Day Childbirth Class Dates:
- Saturday, February 28th — 8AM to 4PM (1-hour lunch break)
- Saturday, March 21st — 8AM to 4PM (1-hour lunch break)
- Saturday, April 25th — 8AM to 4PM (1-hour lunch break)
- Saturday, May 30th — 8AM to 4PM (1-hour lunch break)
- Saturday, June 27th — 8AM to 4PM (1-hour lunch break)
Birthing Center Tours
Our Birthing Center tours offer expectant families the opportunity to become familiar with the environment where they will welcome their baby. During the tour, you’ll see our labor and delivery rooms, learn what to expect on the day of birth, and meet members of our care team when available. The tour is a great way to ask questions, ease anxiety, and feel more comfortable and confident about your upcoming birth experience. Register for a tour here.
*Please Note: If you registered for any of our other childbirth classes, a Birthing Center tour is included in your class and you do not need to sign up for a separate tour.
Birthing Center Tour Dates:
- Friday, February 6th – 1PM
- Friday, February 6th – 6PM
- Friday, March 6th – 1PM
- Friday, March 6th – 6PM
- Friday, April 3rd – 1PM
- Friday, April 3rd – 6PM
- Friday, May 1st – 1PM
- Friday, May 1st – 6PM
- Friday, June 5th – 1PM
- Friday, June 5th – 6PM