Pregnancy and Parenting Classes

Pregnancy & Parenting Classes and Support Groups

At St. Bernardine Medical Center, we help you on your journey through pregnancy into the adventure of parenthood by providing a variety of offerings to educate and support you every step of the way. Find out when you can join us, below.

Classes, Support Groups, and Tours (calendar below)

• Embracing Motherhood Support Group: This is a support group for anyone suffering from perinatal (before birth) or postpartum (after birth) mood or anxiety disorders. Free.
• Maternity Tours: Tour the Maternal Child Health units, get to know the facilities and some of the staff, and participate in raffles and giveaways. Free.
• Infant and Child CPR: Learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (chest compressions and rescue breathing) to infants and children.  It is a skill every parent and caretaker should have because it can be a life-saver. $10 Fee.
• Childbirth Class Series: This three stage class series will help you prepare for labor and delivery. The three classes include #1 Phases and Stages of Labor, #2 Medications and Interventions, #3 Breastfeeding and Newborn Care. $20 Fee for all three classes per couple.

To join us for our classes or support groups, contact us at (909) 881-4420 to register.

The Breastfeeding Clinic is open Monday-Friday by appointment only!

Please note that all of our programs are open to anyone in the community.

My Baby App Helps Your Journey

We also offer the My Baby App which guides you through pregnancy milestones, helps you identify symptoms and issues, and connects you with services like nurse support. Download My Baby App for iPhone or Android.

Pre-Admission Form Option

Filling out and submitting your admission form ahead of time can help make your experience smoother when you come to the hospital to deliver your baby. You can fill out the form below or we can help you pre-register for your big day. 

Pre-admission form

In order to make your birthing process easier, you can submit this form to the Admitting Department prior to your labor so your paperwork will be complete and you can concentrate your efforts on a safe and healthy delivery. If you submit this ahead of time, all you will need to do at the time of admission is show your identification and medical insurance cards. Download the form here.

Calendar

* See above for class descriptions and fees involved, if any.

 

June

Thursday, June 1, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group

Tuesday, June 6, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Maternity Tour 

Wednesday, June 14, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Infant and Child CPR

Thursday, June 15,12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group 

 

July

Thursday, July 6, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group

Tuesday, July 11, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Maternity Tour

Thursday, July 20 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group

 

August

Tuesday, August 1, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Maternity Tour

Thursday, August 3, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group 

Wednesday, August 9, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Prepared Childbirth Class #1- Phases and Stages of Labor

Wednesday, August 16, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Prepared Childbirth Class #2- Medications and Interventions

Thursday, August 17, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group 

Thursday, August 23, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Prepared Childbirth Class#3- Breastfeeding and Newborn Care

 

September

Tuesday, September 5, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Maternity Tour 

Thursday, September 7, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |Prepared Childbirth Class #1- Phases and Stages of Labor 

Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Infant and Child CPR

Thursday, September 21, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group

 

October

Tuesday, October 3, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Maternity Tour 

Thursday, October 5, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group 

Wednesday, October 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Prepared Childbirth Class #1- Phases and Stages of Labor (First of three classes in a series.)

Thursday, October 19, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group 

Wednesday, October 25, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Prepared Childbirth Class #2- Medications and Interventions (Second of three classes in a series.)

 

November

Wednesday, November 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Prepared Childbirth Class #3- Breastfeeding and Newborn Care (Third of three classes in a series.)

Thursday, November 2, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group 

Tuesday, November 7, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Maternity Tour

Thursday, November 16, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group

 

December

Tuesday, December 5, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Maternity Tour

Thursday, December 7, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group

Wednesday, December 13, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Infant and Child CPR

Thursday, December 21, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Embracing Motherhood Support Group

Awards and Recognition

Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care

St. Bernardine Medical Center is a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care. Being a Blue Distinction Center means that St. Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized by BlueCross BlueShield as a facility with healthcare providers who have been recognized for their expertise in specialty care services. With a Level 3 NICU ready to receive you and your baby, you can rest assured that there are experts on hand to handle anything that comes your way.

Baby-Friendly® designation by World Health Organization

St. Bernardine is one of less than 450 U.S. hospitals and birthing centers designated as Baby-Friendly®. Becoming a Baby-Friendly facility is a comprehensive, detailed and thorough journey toward excellence in providing evidence-based maternity care with the goal of achieving optimal infant feeding outcomes and mother/baby bonding.

Healthcare Equality Index Top Performer Award

St. Bernardine Medical Center values all lives and makes an effort to treat each of their patients and visitors with the best quality care possible. The Healthcare Equality Index Award is given by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation who evaluates the hospital’s efforts to provide inclusive and equitable care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer patients and their families. With this award, you can be certain that everyone will receive the highest quality care at our hospital.