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Wake Forest Baptist Health offers programs, classes, and support groups to enhance the lives of parents and children. Our Prenatal, Infant, and Child classes are designed to guide and support you through pregnancy, childbirth, and the first few moments of your growing family.
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Birth Center Tours
Join us for a tour of The Birth Center at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Currently offered virtually due to COVID-19.
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Preparing for Labor and Delivery
This class taken in the last trimester of pregnancy and will focus on the birth of your baby and the postpartum time period. Offered both virtually with a live instructor and face-to-face.
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Breastfeeding Basics
This class includes orientation to successful breastfeeding, tips on dealing with the challenges of the early weeks and more. Offered both virtually with a live instructor and face-to-face.
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Newborn Care
This class covers the specifics of newborn care and uses doll models to allow for hands-on experience. Offered both virtually with a live instructor and face-to-face.
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Childbirth and Parenting Online Classes
Wake Forest Baptist Health is happy to provide online childbirth and parenting preparation classes that you can take conveniently from home at your own pace.
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Preparing for Cesarean Birth
This class is designed for families who will be having a scheduled cesarean birth. Offered both virtually with a live instructor and face-to-face.
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Natural Childbirth
This class is designed to supplement Preparing for Labor and Delivery and provide additional tools and coping mechanisms for those families that desire natural childbirth. Offered both virtually with a live instructor and face-to-face.
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Infant CPR and Choking
This class provides families with the knowledge and skills of the lifesaving techniques of infant CPR.
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Support Group
Our support groups meet weekly and are intended to provide support and resources for moms and their babies.
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Child Passenger Safety Classes
Learn best practice recommendations related to child passenger safety.
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Labor and Delivery Full Calendar
View all upcoming classes, events and tours.