Madison Regional Health System offers a free educational series to empower you, your partner, and your new baby.
Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, we are here to support you. Classes are free to attend and begin at 5:30 pm in Madison Regional Health System Conference Room #1.
Registration is required. Please complete the online registration form below.
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Childbirth Education
2 hours each
During this three-session, informative, and interactive class, you will learn more about:
Labor and Delivery
Breathing Techniques
Relaxation Techniques
Comfort Measures during Labor
Postpartum Care
Breastfeeding Education
2 hours
This one-session class is for expectant parents who are planning to breastfeed and those who are undecided. Information provided in the class includes:
Advantages of Breastfeeding
Positioning
How to Know if Your Baby is Adequately Fed
Breast Milk Expression & Storage
Baby Care Education
2 hours each
This two-session class addresses basic knowledge about your baby’s needs. Our small group size allows for demonstration, practice, and discussion that includes:
Sights and Sounds of a Newborn
Basic Daily Care (including bathing, diapering, crying and calming, and dental care)
Postpartum & Parenting
Responding to Emergencies (including Infant CPR)
Childhood Immunizations
Speech and Language Development
Class Dates:
January/February 2025
Childbirth Education: January 6th, 13th & 20th
Breastfeeding Education: January 27th
Baby Care Education: February 3rd & 10th
May/June 2025
Childbirth Education: May 5th, 12th & 19th
Breastfeeding Education: June 2nd
Baby Care Education: June 9th & 16th
September/October 2025
Childbirth Education: September 8th, 15th, 22nd
Breastfeeding Education: September 29th
Baby Care Education: October 6th & 13th
January/February 2026
Childbirth Education: January 5th, 12th, 19th
Breastfeeding Education: January 26th
Baby Care Education: February 2nd & 9th
Registration
Please register for our Hello, Baby! Education Series. After registering, you will receive a welcome email. Please let us know if you do not receive the email within 10 days by calling 605-256-6551.
Questions?
We are here to help! Let us know if you have any questions about our classes or our OB or pediatric services. Call us at 605-256-6551 or fill out our contact us form.