Our hospital tour offers parents and siblings an opportunity to prepare for the big day. We will take a tour and answer any questions that might help ease any anxiety and make the process more enjoyable! This tour is offered at no cost. Please note: Tours are also offered as a part of the childbirth class. Labor and Delivery | Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station

Childbirth Basics helps moms prepare for delivery during this most exciting time in your life. To assist those first-time parents, we offer comprehensive childbirth classes monthly, covering such topics as stages of labor and delivery, epidurals, postpartum care, breathing, relaxation and massage techniques, pain control strategies, interventions in labor, C sections and many more. Each class concludes with a tour of the OB Unit. Register expectant mother only.

This course is an important planning tool for preparing for breast pump use and maximizing milk expression and storage. We will discuss and provide must- have resources for balancing and maintaining supply, preparing mom and baby and partner and returning to work. The knowledge a mom gains from this class will help with confidence and help establish pumping goals.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! You have a lot to look forward to, and probably more than a few questions and concerns about what to expect over the coming months. Consider the Understanding Pregnancy eClass your go-to guide for answers you can trust.  This interactive online class covers essential information on your baby's development, helpful tips for a healthy pregnancy, and includes partner tips throughout. You'll see how your baby develops with 3D animation and have access to helpful trackers and checklists that help you stay organized and healthy. Allow 2-3 hours to complete.

This interactive online course covers essential information for the first two weeks after birth, including taking care of yourself, caring for your newborn, and feeding your baby. It also highlights important warning signs, so you know when to call for help. Allow about 2 hours to complete.

Planning a birth with few to no medical interventions? Learn how at your own time and pace! This interactive online course builds on what you have already learned in a standard childbirth preparation class. You will learn more about natural childbirth, comfort techniques, and how to write a natural birth plan. By watching several birth stories, you will also get a sense of what natural birth is like. Allow 3-4 hours to complete.

This class focuses on preparation for childbirth, emphasizing the experience of labor and birth and the important role of the support person . A variety of comfort measures are taught and practiced in class, including relaxation and breathing techniques. Special Procedures and epidurals are discussed, as well as an overview of cesarean birth, postpartum, and the newborn.

Esta clase se enfoca en la preparación de el parto, enfatizando la experiencia del parto y el nacimiento y la importancia de la persona de apoyo. En la clase se enseñan y practican varias medidas de confort, incluyendo técnicas de relajación y respiración. Se discuten procedimientos especiales, epidurales, y una descripción general de el parto por cesárea, el posparto y el recién nacido. La tarifa de inscripción incluye una pareja. Hay tapetes de yoga disponibles en la clase.

Sometimes a planned cesarean is a necessary surgical birth option for a healthy mom and a healthy baby. Becoming informed and prepared will help you gain understanding and help you make good choices. Learn about what to expect during your hospital stay and how to have a good recovery process when you return home. This online class is well worth watching as you get ready for your baby's arrival.