Sanford Mom2Be Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offers education and resources to help a mom and her support system feel prepared and confident. We have sessions for first-time moms and experienced parents.
See below to find the right class or service for your family's needs and preregister today. Call the Sanford Mom2Be Center at (605) 328-7140 or email mom2be@sanfordhealth.org to learn more.
Select one of these class options that cover fundamental labor and delivery topics. Your choice of class should depend on the preferred method of learning.
Understanding Birth eClass
Self-paced online class.
Our Understanding Birth eClass is an online learning experience that provides comprehensive information you can trust as you prepare for your upcoming birth. In this self-paced class, you will learn all about the birth process and medical procedures through instructive video clips, animations and interactive games. You will also get a sense of what labor is really like through video birth stories. This online course will take approximately four to six hours to complete. You can access the class from any computer or mobile device with an internet connection whenever it is convenient for you.
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How to Register:
If you need assistance registering, please email Mom2Be@Sanfordhealth.org
Birthing with Confidence
Includes Understanding Birth eClass and an in-person, hands-on review.
You do not need to register for both. The eClass is included.
In this class, you and your support person will receive a hands-on experience to compliment your Understanding Birth eClass. This class is approximately three hours with review of chapter 3-Labor, 5-Comfort Techniques and 6-Medical procedures.
Participants will leave class with skills they can practice at home before their delivery day. Topics may include positioning and massage techniques, comfort measures, relaxation skills and labor support. Participants will also have discussions that will help them make informed choices.
Mom2Be understands the importance of creating a community and camaraderie for your transition into parenthood. This is why our class sizes are small to facilitate connecting with other students as well as access to our experienced educators. With small class sizes, our educators are able to give more individual attention and time for what students want. You can leave class and feel confident and prepared going into their hospital stay.
How to Register:
Cost includes Understanding Birth eclass. Participants do not need to register for this separately. After you are registered, you will receive an e-mail within three business days. Please be sure to check your junk mail for the access code. Non-refundable once you receive your access code.
If you need assistance registering, please email Mom2Be@sanfordhealth.org.
Birth Basics
Webex class
Our Birth Basics online class is great for parents who are unable to attend in-person class or prefer online learning but want to be able to have a live instructor to answer questions.
We want to make sure every birthing person feels educated, empowered and supported during their pregnancy and birth. This class is best to take before 38 weeks but after 28 weeks so things can be fresh in your mind going into your special day. You will receive information on how to log into the class about a week before your scheduled class.
We would like you to be prepared to have a video capability to participate in class discussion. If you have a birth (exercise) ball available for different positions to try that would be great but not required.
Please verify that your email is correct and you have WebEx prior to class starting.
How to Register:
If you need assistance registering, please email Mom2Be@sanfordhealth.org.
Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class
Comfort techniques for use in pregnancy and labor for more ease of pregnancy and birth.
The Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class is not your traditional labor and delivery class. In this class, pregnant people and their support person will learn, from our Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, techniques to use during pregnancy and labor to help their baby find the optimal positions for labor. We will explore the three balances that bring balance to your body and address any restrictions in your pelvis.
The Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class is an opportunity to learn and encourage normal physiology using the Spinning Babies principles of balance, gravity and movement. This approach can increase pregnancy comfort and ease labor. The class is ideal for an expectant person and their support person to take any time after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
By taking a class with a certified Spinning Babies® Parent educator, you will receive these digital resources after attending the class:
How to Register:
If you need assistance registering, please email Mom2Be@sanfordhealth.org.
Hypnobabies® Hypnosis for Childbirth
Hypnobabies Hypnosis for Childbirth is a successful six-week complete childbirth education series; each class is 3-3.5 hours in length. This will be the only childbirth education class needed.
You will receive hands-on hypnosis demonstrations, personalized classes and a Hypnobabies Birth Rehearsal that allows you to enjoy “eyes-open childbirth hypnosis”, easily remaining deeply in hypnosis while walking, talking and changing positions. Hypnobabies is well known for helping pregnant people create a much shorter, easier and more comfortable birth.
Hypnobabies uses the same medical hypnosis techniques that people employ when preparing for surgery without any drugs, which is called hypno-anesthesia. This class can be completed successfully by single students but will also teach Birth Partners how to fully support the Hypno-mom.
Materials for six-week series:
How to Register:
If you need assistance registering, please email Mom2Be@sanfordhealth.org.
One on one pregnancy support with a Registered Nurse.
A Pregnancy Navigator is a registered nurse available throughout your pregnancy to provide you with one on one pregnancy support.
Virtual and Individual Tours
Take a peek inside The Birth Place through our virtual tour. Ver un video de recorrido virtual en español. Please fill out this form if you'd like to schedule a physical tour after viewing the video.
Virtual experience
Sanford Women’s is here to help you prepare for a baby at our free B4 Baby virtual event. Meet some of our experts through videos and take a 360-degree tour of The Birth Place.
Learn more and register.
Newborn Education and Breastfeeding
Sanford Children’s offers classes to help you prepare to take your new baby home. Courses cover breastfeeding, baby care and helping your family adjust as you welcome your new bundle of joy.
Contact Sanford Children’s CHILD Services at (605) 312-8390 or parenting@sanfordhealth.org to learn more.