TUPELO, Miss.—The North Mississippi Medical Center Women’s Hospital is offering several educational opportunities for expectant parents. Class size is limited, and safety precautions will be followed.

The Early Pregnancy Class, which is recommended during the first five months of pregnancy, will be taught Mondays, April 19 and 26. Classes meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and topics include physical and emotional changes, discomforts of pregnancy, nutrition, fetal growth and development, tests of fetal well-being and concerns about the newborn. 

The Preparation for Birth Class meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 13-May 4. Topics include labor and delivery, pain relief measures, Cesarean birth, care after delivery and caring for a newborn.

The Preparation for Birth Online/Live Hybrid Class includes only two live classes with three to four weeks between to allow prospective parents time to view the online content. The sessions are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, April 12 and May 10. The live sessions include a brief review and the opportunity to ask questions. This class requires computer/internet access.

The free Preparation for Cesarean Birth class is designed to prepare parents for a planned or repeat Cesarean delivery. The class will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1.

The Breastfeeding Class is designed for women who have chosen to breast-feed as well as for women who have not yet decided upon a feeding method. The class meets from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 15.

To register or for more information on these “Wonderful Beginnings” classes, call the NMMC Women’s Hospital at (662) 377-4956 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375), or visit www.nmhs.net/childbirth-classes.