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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. If you have any questions about the classes offered, please contact GRMC’s Birthing Center at 830.401.7530.

 

Breastfeeding Classes

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.

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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:

  • 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 labor and birth, or postpartum and newborn care. For those who prefer a more comprehensive experience, we also offer an all-day childbirth class session, that provides a complete overview of pregnancy, birth, and life after baby arrives. For more information on our childbirth classes, call 830.401.7530.

 

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.

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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, July 16th — 5PM to 8PM (Virtual)
  • Thursday, August 13th — 5PM to 8PM (Virtual)
  • Thursday, September 10th — 5PM to 8PM (Virtual)

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.

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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, July 23rd — 6PM to 8PM (Virtual)
  • Thursday, August 20th — 6PM to 8PM (Virtual)
  • Thursday, September 17th — 6PM to 8PM (Virtual)

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.

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One-Day Childbirth Class Dates:

  • Saturday, July 25th — 8AM to 4PM (1-hour lunch break)
  • Saturday, August 15th — 8AM to 4PM (1-hour lunch break)
  • Saturday, September 19th — 8AM to 4PM (1-hour lunch break)

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