South Florida Baptist Hospital Offers Maternity Classes

South Florida Baptist Hospital Offers Maternity Classes

PLANT CITY, Fla., Oct. 26, 2018 — Have you ever been in South Florida Baptist Hospital and heard “Brahm’s Lullaby” playing over the intercom? That calming tune indicates that a mother has just given birth at the hospital. In fact, last year that melody was played 520 times -- in other words, 520 babies were born at the Plant City hospital.

As a service to the hundreds of women who choose South Florida Baptist Hospital for their childbirth experience, the hospital has begun offering maternity classes for expectant mothers. Different topics are covered each Thursday evening:

• Healthy Pregnancy

This class covers recommendations for a healthy pregnancy and will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month. Topics include:

• Highlights of each trimester
• Proper nutrition
• Decrease risks
• Safety concerns
• Warning signs and when to contact your health care provider

 

Participants may bring one guest to classes. Please bring a notepad to take notes. Snacks will be provided.

• Birth Experience

This class covers various aspects of labor and delivery, such as labor signs, breathing techniques, pain control options and hospital policies. This class is held from 6 – 8 p.m. the second Thursday of every month. Topics include:

• Early labor and home management
• Signs and symptoms of labor
• Pain control
• Stages of labor
• Baby skin-to-skin

 

Participants may bring one guest to classes. Please bring a notepad to take notes. Snacks will be provided.

• Breastfeeding and Newborn care

This class covers several aspects of newborn care, such as breastfeeding, bathing, diapering and safety risks. This class is held from 6 – 8 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month. Topics include:

• Breastfeeding basics
• Positioning
• Handling a crying baby
• Swaddling, diapering and bathing
• Shaken baby syndrome

 

Participants may bring one guest to classes. Please bring a notepad to take notes. Snacks will be provided.

• Hospital Stay and Postpartum

This class covers hospital policies regarding hospital stay, emotional changes and adjusting to the new parent role. Topics include:

• Visitation
• Safety concerns
• Discharge process
• Postpartum blues
• Adjusting to being a new mommy
• Follow up

 

Participants may bring one guest to classes. Please bring a notepad to take notes. Snacks will be provided. This class is held from 6 – 8 p.m. the third Thursday of every month.

There is no charge for the classes; however, registration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register, call 1-855-269-4777.

About South Florida Baptist Hospital

Since 1953, South Florida Baptist Hospital has served Plant City and surrounding areas as a not-for-profit community hospital. The progressive, 147-bed acute care facility offers a full range of diagnostic, rehabilitative, surgical, therapeutic and women’s services, including obstetrics. South Florida Baptist Hospital is part of the BayCare Health System, a family of health care providers consisting of the 15 leading not-for-profit hospitals in the Tampa Bay region.

About BayCare Health System

BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 15 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness. Our mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned, health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care.

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