Classes and Seminars
Community Seminars
No matter where you are in life, Baptist offers classes and seminars about health topics that can help you know more about your body and how to stay healthy and strong. Whether you’re planning to start a family, considering plastic surgery, going through menopause, or just want general wellness guidance, we offer free community seminars featuring Baptist physicians and other clinical experts.
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Ongoing Classes at The Birthplace
Preparing for the birth of your baby is easier when you have accurate information about what to expect. That’s where the childbirth classes at The Birthplace can help. Whether you’re expecting your first child or adding to your family, get up-to-date information from our Baptist for Women clinicians.
To register for classes, please call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.
• Prepared Childbirth
You can approach your child's birth with more confidence once you know just what to expect during labor, delivery and recovery and during your hospital stay. This four-session class series will introduce the labor and delivery process including breathing and relaxation techniques, and give an overview of birthing, medication and anesthesia options. Recovery and post-partum care will be discussed, as well as Caesarean childbirth. A tour of the Birthplace is included. If interested please inquire about possible weekend classes.
• Marvelous Multiples
Multiple pregnancy, birth and caring for more than one newborn is a unique experience with special demands and challenges. You have begun a journey unlike any other. This course is designed specifically for expectant parents of twins, triplets or more. The prenatal education provided offers instruction on pregnancy, nutritional needs, relaxation techniques, birth and emotional aspects of having multiples. You also have an opportunity to meet other parents of multiples and lean on each other for support. This four-session series includes a tour of The Birthplace.
• Infant Care Class: The First Weeks at Home
This class will give you updated information on caring for your newborn during your first weeks at home. This includes bath and skin care, normal newborn behavior, safety, and general feeding instructions.* Suggested items to have on hand for your baby's care will also be discussed. In addition, routine tests and procedures for newborns during their hospital stay will be discussed.
*Note: Couples planning to breastfeed their babies should also attend the Breastfeeding class.
• Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world for your new baby. So you and your baby can approach breastfeeding on the same terms, Maternal Newborn Educators discuss common concerns and breastfeeding techniques in this single-session program. The advantages of breastfeeding, pumping and storing milk, and breastfeeding on a working mother's schedule are other topics discussed.
• Infant CPR
This one session class teaches parents injury prevention and the correct CPR techniques for a new infant. This is a must for parents and others caring for your baby. There is a $5.00 charge for the instruction manual.
• Infant Massage Classes
Touch is the first sense to develop in humans, and it is essential to our health and well-being. During this infant massage class, you will learn techniques to help soothe your baby by helping to relax the muscles. Through massage, mom will also learn to be more comfortable in touching your infant, and become more bonded with your baby. The instructor, Margaret Dutcher, RN, is a nurse, registered massage therapist and certified massage therapy instructor.
• Grandparents
It may have been a long time since you cared for a baby as part of your daily routine. This one session class is designed to ease your mind and will cover changes in labor and delivery, a refresher on baby feeding and safety and a discussion of basic diplomacy for the newly extended family. Tours of The Birthplace are included.
• Siblings: A Kid's View of Babies
A new baby changes everybody's life and everyone should have a chance to be prepared. Just for the three to ten-year-old in your family, The Birthplace presents a sibling movie, a tour of The Birthplace, a demonstration of diapering, feeding and holding an infant, and a discussion of family adjustments to the new baby.
• Natal Fit Water Aerobics
The exercise of childbirth has been compared to world-class athletic competition. Mom and baby both win when Mom is in good physical condition. Through water aerobic classes offered by the Baptist Healthplex, expectant mothers can maintain their fitness level, and new mothers can speed the recovery process--safely. Classes are held Monday through Thursday and are available at Baptist Healthplex - Jackson. Participants should attend three classes a week to benefit from this program. A physician and patient release, found in the Natal Fit, brochure, must be signed prior to participating in Natal Fit.
• Infant Sign Language
Parents who are interested in learning how to enhance communication with their infants and toddlers can attend Infant Sign Language classes, offered by "Hear My Hands." The classes are held in the Baptist for Women Conference Center. Registration is through "Hear My Hands." Click here for information about the program and registration.
To register for classes, please call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.
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