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.
Birthing with Confidence
Includes Understanding Birth eClass and an in-person, hands-on review.
In this class, you and your support person will receive a hands-on experience after you complete the Understanding Birth eClass. 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.
How to Register:
If you need assistance registering, please email Mom2Be@sanfordhealth.org.
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’ll learn all about the birth process and medical procedures through instructive video clips, animations and interactive games. You’ll 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’s convenient for you.
How to Register:
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® Parent Class
Techniques for use in pregnancy and labor.
The Spinning Babies Parent Class® is not your traditional labor and delivery class. In this class, pregnant people and their support system will learn techniques to use during pregnancy and labor to help their baby find the optimal positions for labor. We’ll explore activities that bring balance to your body and address any restrictions in your pelvis.
The Spinning Babies® Parent 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.
How to Register:
If you need assistance registering, please email Mom2Be@sanfordhealth.org.
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.
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 email mom2be@sanfordhealth.org 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.