Medicaid Maternity Care Classes

CANCELLATION

To protect patients, staff and our community, all in-person classes and tours are canceled until further notice. However, some classes are being offered online. For any questions regarding your upcoming stay, please call our Labor & Delivery unit at (256) 265-7299.

These classes are provided for Medicaid maternity care clients.

This FREE six-week class is designed to help parents prepare for the baby's arrival and includes a tour of the Maternity Department at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. Each class lasts approximately two hours.

Learn about

Breathing and relaxation exercises
Routine birthing practices, such as electronic fetal monitoring
When to call the doctor
Infant CPR
How to feed, diaper and bathe your baby
Growth and development stages
How to create a safe sleep environment to help prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS)
Child safety including home safety and car seat safety

We recommend this class be completed at least one month before your due date.

Cost: Free
Expectant moms are encouraged to bring one support person to class.
Location: Dowdle Center
Call ((256) 265-7296 for more information.