Learn About Labor, Delivery and
Parenting in Floyd Childbirth Classes
From Floyd Medical Center
Childbirth classes at Floyd help parents understand what to
expect during the last weeks of pregnancy and childbirth, as
well as provide information about breastfeeding and infant
safety.
“Our expert childbirth educators will guide a mom and
her partner to create their optimal birthing experience.
Studies show that preparing for childbirth with education
reduces stress and, ultimately, promotes a positive childbirth
experience,” said Kellie Pearson, Director of Women’s and
Children’s Services.
50 OUTLOOK | APRIL 2020
Pictured are Converse and Morganne Dry and Jennifer Carroll,
a nurse and Lamaze-certified childbirht instructor.
hard-of-hearing parents. The Birth Essentials for Deaf/Hardof
Hearing class is led by a Lamaze-certified instructor who
is fluent in American Sign Language. During the teen class, a
teen mom will share her pregnancy and childbirth story.
• Prepared for Breastfeeding: 2-hour Class. During this class,
certified lactation consultants will teach moms what to expect
with breastfeeding.
• Baby Health and Safety Class: 2-hour Class. This class
discusses infant safety, including infant CPR, SIDS and proper
car seat installation.
• Moms Circle. This ongoing support group provide moms
with an opportunity to discuss life with a new baby. Groups
are open to first-time and experienced moms. There is no
charge to attend.
To register or learn more about these classes, visit www.floyd.
org/childbirth or call 706.509.6548.
Free Parenting
Workshop for Dads-to-Be
Led by experienced dads,
this free, three-hour Boot
Camp for New Dads
workshop gives dads-tobe
a casual atmosphere
to ask questions and get
practical parenting advice.
Topics include newborn
care tips, how to soothe a
crying baby, parenting as a
team and newborn safety.
New dads with their babies
also attend – giving
dads-to-be the chance
to experience infant care
firsthand.
• Prepared for Birth: 8-week Class. These classes are led by
a Lamaze-certified instructor. Classes are held in Rome at the
Floyd Childbirth Education and Lactation Services office and
in Cedartown at Polk Medical Center. Prepared for Birth will
help you understand what to expect during labor and delivery.
• Birth Essentials: Saturday Class, Birth Essentials for Deaf/
Hard-of-Hearing, and Birth Essentials for Teens. This class
offers an overview of important childbirth topics including
stages of labor, pain management options and the role of the
labor partner. The Birth Essentials class also offers personalized
content to meet the individual needs of teen parents and deaf/
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