Childbirth Classes
 Call 605-328-7140 if you have any questions about the following classes or to register. Sanford Health welcomes your calls and looks forward to being with you throughout the birth of your baby and as your baby grows.Pregnancy - Childbirth Classes & Events Tours Please join us for a tour of Sanford's Perinatal Center, The Birth Place and meet our experienced, devoted and caring perinatal team that will be with you every step of the way. You will have the opportunity to visit our beautiful family suites and nursery and ask any questions you might have about this exciting experience and what Sanford Health can offer you, your family and your new baby. Where to have your baby is an important decision and we want you to feel confident about your choice. Birth Place Virtual Tour Early Pregnancy Class The most important decision you will ever make is to take good care of yourself and your baby during your pregnancy. Not only does your baby completely depend on you when he/she is first born, he/she depends on you even more during his/her development. Sanford Health Women's Birth Place offers this very important class to assist you in developing a healthy lifestyle of good nutrition, exercise, stress management and rest. This class includes information on important prenatal testing and prenatal care visits. You and your partner will develop an understanding of your physical and emotional needs during your pregnancy. Understanding your baby's development will assist you and your partner in bonding with your baby prior to birth. Lamaze Prepared Childbirth Class A 9 week, in depth, class is taught by Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators who have extensive training in labor support and breastfeeding support. This class embraces the philosophy of Lamaze; that birth is normal, natural and healthy. As women, we experience the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of pregnancy and birth. This class focuses on that concept, while preparing families for their birth experience through awareness of the birth process. Extra time is assigned for learning and mastering coping skills and comfort techniques for labor that are tried and true. Participants will develop an understanding of the benefits, risks and alternatives of medical interventions that will equip them to make informed decisions and work with their healthcare provider. This class is recommended for those wishing to birth with as little intervention as possible. The last night of class will cover the information on baby care that is included in "What to Expect: Your Amazing Newborn." Class sizes are limited to provide personal hands on learning. It is recommemded you start this class between your 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. Childbirth Preparation Classes At Sanford Health Women's Birth Place we have developed a variety of formats based on the Lamaze philosophy that will prepare you for your birth experience. The formats vary in amount of content time and practice time. Keep in mind that the condensed versions of the classes will provide a limited amount of preparation. The classes will provide important information on the labor process including labor support, pain management, birth options and the role of your labor partner. The classes are taught by experienced childbirth educators who will provide you with as much personal assistance as time allows. Class sizes are limited. We recommend that you register early in your pregnancy to secure a class schedule that works best for you. Childbirth Preparation Class: Adult Single Mom's This class is for expectant women who feel more comfortable in a "setting with other single women and their partners. The class information is the same as the Childbirth Preparation Class 6 Week Series but is presented with your personal needs in mind. All support persons/partners are encouraged to attend with you. Teen Pregnancy/Parenting Being a teenager and pregnant can be a time of confusion, fear and uncertainty. This program is designed to offer support and education to help you have a healthy pregnancy. Even the thought of going through labor can be frightening. That is why we slowly take you through the steps of the labor process and teach you coping skills that will give you confidence to face the challenge ahead. Whether you plan to release your baby or choose to parent your baby, we will be there to provide resources and information, answer questions, and offer support. If you plan to be a teen parent we offer support through ongoing parenting classes that are offered through the Sioux Falls School District. If you prefer to have education and support on a more private basis, we offer one-on-one sessions also. Please call 328-7140 to register for a private consulatation and /or group classes. Childbirth Preparation Weekend Retreat This class is designed for the busy expectant family. It is a Childbirth Preparation Class series put into one weekend. A tour of The Birth Place at Sanford Health Women's is included. Snacks are provided on Friday evening. A light breakfast and lunch are provided on Saturday. This class is tightly packed with information and has limited practice time. Baby care information is included. (All other classes except Infant CPR in this booklet are at no charge once payment has been received for this class.) Childbirth Preparation Mini-Series This is a condensed version of the 6 week series with limited practice time. It is also a good refresher for those who have experienced birth previously. A tour of the Birth Place is included. Childbirth Refresher This class is for those who have attended Childbirth classes during a previous pregnancy and need only to review the content. It is offered at a one-time, four-hour session. A tour of the Perinatal Center is included. (The Baby Care Class is included in this class fee.) Breastfeeding Preparation Class This class is for expectant parents who are in the process of making a decision about feeding their baby or already have decided to breastfeed. The class will assist you and your partner in understanding the breastfeeding process. Marvelous Multiples This series of classes is designed for expectant parents of multiples and offers valuable information not found in a regular prepared childbirth course. Marvelous Multiples classes assist you in:
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We encourage you to attend these classes early in your fourth or fifth month of pregnancy, or as soon as you can be scheduled. What to Expect: Your Amazing Newborn Learning about bathing, diapering and feeding your baby is important, but this class offers so much more. This class covers information on the newly recommended newborn screenings, how to understand your baby's characteristics, capabilities and temperament, how to cope with the first weeks at home, when to call your healthcare provider, how to keep your baby safe and more. This will be the most important class you will ever take. Your baby deserves to have informed parents and you deserve to have the most current information regarding your baby. Family and Friends Infant/Child CPR Class This course is designed for those who want to learn rescue skills for loved ones. This class is not designed for participants who must obtain a credential for CPR course attendance. Participants will receive a participation card only. Participants taking the Family and Friends Infant/Child CPR course will learn:
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Grandparenting Grandparents play a very important role in supporting the new family. However, baby care and birth practices change over the years. This class will inform expectant grandparents about the many changes and the importance of their role as grandparents. A tour of The Birth Place is included. Big Brother/Big Sister Many questions and concerns can be expressed by a new big brother or sister-to-be. They are a special part of the family and they deserve their own special class to prepare them for the new baby's arrival. This class is designed to help children adjust to a new baby in their family. This class is structured to meet the learning needs of children between 3 and 9 years of age. New Baby & Me This is a weekly discussion group for new moms. Questions and discussion topics include: "How can I soothe my fussy baby?", "How do I adjust to this new role of being a mom?", "How can I get anything done?", "How will I know if my baby is sick?", "How do I know if my baby is getting enough to eat?" Please bring your baby and join in the discussions with other new moms. Out Of The Blues This is a support group designed for women who are experiencing the "Baby Blues" or postpartum depression. This support group's topics include:
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