Childbirth & Pregnancy Resources

Baby & Family Suite Tours

Tour our Baby & Family Suites, Labor & Delivery and our William N. Pennington Nursery. You will also learn more about the pre-admission process, where to check-in and what to expect during your visit.

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Birth, Baby & Beyond

Classes and support from prenatal to childbirth to teething and toddlers.

There are two types of Childbirth Education Classes - a traditional five-week series or an all-in-a-day course. Our classes fill up quickly so early registration is recommended. This class will help prepare you for your birthing experience. Emphasis is on relaxation and breathing techniques, labor support, variations of labor and birth, and options for medication and anesthesia, cesarean sections and postpartum. This class includes a tour.

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The Joy of Parenthood (Baby Basics)

In this class you will learn how to care for your newborn. Diapering, swaddling, cord care, bathing, signs of illness and when to call the doctor, are just a few of topics covered in this class.

$20.00 per couple

Additional Classes:

Car Seat Safety Station

The Car Seat Safety Station offers child vehicle safety restraint education, inspection and installation, by appointment.

For appointments and information, call 775-982-2620.

Infant CPR & Choking Class

Learn the special skills needed to help an infant in distress.

$20.00 per couple.

Introduction to Feeding Baby Solids

A Renown dietitian discusses purees to baby-led weaning to help parents introduce solid foods.

$10.00 per couple.

Sibling Class

This fun class is a great way to introduce and prepare big brothers and sisters. Your child will learn how to change diapers, practice feeding and dressing a baby. A tour of the newborn nursery is also included. This class is for children ages two to 10 and must be accompanied by a parent.

For more information, call 775-982-RSVP.

Moveable Feast/Breastfeeding Basics

This class will help you get off to a good start by learning proper breastfeeding techniques and how to avoid common breastfeeding challenges.

Breastfeeding Forum (support group for moms) is a class led by a board-certified lactation consultant. You will discuss successes and challenges of breastfeeding. A scale is available for you to weigh your baby weekly.

Breastfeeding: The Next Phases is a complimentary class for moms who are breastfeeding, but moved beyond latch, growth and intake and are curious what’s next.