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Get ready for baby at Methodist Richardson
All classes are at Methodist Richardson Medical Center, 2831 E. President
George Bush Turnpike in Richardson. Registration is required and can be
done at Questions can be emailed to
childbirthrichardson@mhd.com or left at - - .
Baby Care Class*
Saturdays March April May
a m to p m
includes registration for both
mom and partner and course materials
Come join us for a fun and interactive
class about taking care of baby! With
lots of hands-on activities, we cover
care in the hospital and at home,
safety and babyproofing your home,
diapering, feeding, and bathing.
Breastfeeding
Tuesday April
to p m
includes registration for both
mom and partner
Breastfeeding class is for parents who
plan to offer nature’s best nutrition
to their newborn or have questions
about the art of breastfeeding. This
class is taught by an International
Board Certified Lactation Consultant®
or a registered nurse with specialized
breastfeeding training. Topics include
skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding
positions, latch-on techniques,
prevention and solution of common
problems, pumping and storage of
milk, and returning to work.
Childbirth Preparation Class*
Saturdays March April May
a m to p m
Classroom B (second floor)
includes registration for both
mom and partner and course materials
This class helps prepare moms and
their birth partners for labor and birth.
Our class includes what to expect
in the hospital, stages of
labor, labor and birth
rehearsal, breathing
and relaxation,
medication and
anesthesia options, and
Cesarean birth. We
also tour the labor
and delivery unit and
the postpartum unit.
* We recommend registering during the third month of pregnancy and taking these classes during the seventh month of pregnancy but they can be taken at any time
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Registration is required for all events. Please call - DR LINE
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Food for Life
(four-class nutrition
and cooking class series)
Mondays March
to p m
Methodist Richardson Cancer Center E
President George Bush Highway Richardson
(covers four classes and food samples)
Did you know that good dietary choices can help
prevent cancer? Learn more in this interactive series,
where you’ll sample new recipes and learn how to
put good dietary practices into action. For more
information, call - - .