Classes
Memorial Family Care Birthing Center offers classes and events throughout the year to help prepare for the birth of your new family member.
Understanding Birth
Our Understanding Birth class is designed to assist our parents-to-be in the journey through pregnancy and birth. Information on pregnancy changes, both physical and emotional; options for labor and delivery; and aftercare for mom, coach, and baby are included. Participation of both partners is encouraged and helps make this class beneficial and meaningful. Family-centered care is the focus throughout the class.
Participants are encouraged to register before the fifth month of pregnancy. There is a $30 per couple fee. Visit Memorial’s Events Calendar, or call (618) 767-3627 or Toll Free at (833) 607-3627 for class dates and registration.
Memorial Hospital Shiloh
2nd floor community conference room
- Feb. 9th and 16th 6:30pm-9:00pm
- March 25th 10am-3:30pm
- April 20th and 27th 6:30pm-9:00pm
- May 6th 10am-3:30pm
- June 15th and 22nd 6:30pm-9:00pm
- July 20th and 27th 6:30pm-9:00pm
- August 3rd and 10th 6:30pm-9:00pm
- September 16th 10am-3:30pm
- October 7th 10am-3:30pm
- November 2nd and 9th 6:30pm-9:00pm
- December 2nd 10am-3:30pm
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding provides your baby with a strong nutritional start and helps with emotional development. Breast milk is an easily digested, perfectly matched nutrition source filled with antibodies that protect against infection. Breastfeeding also promotes bonding and contributes to a special, loving relationship with your newborn. Call (618) 607-3309 at Memorial Hospital Shiloh to talk with a certified lactation consultant. An appointment is necessary.
Memorial Family Care Birthing Center offers monthly breastfeeding classes for expectant mothers, which is taught by certified lactation consultants. The class reviews breastfeeding techniques and is ideal for new mothers or as a refresher course. If you are considering breastfeeding or have chosen to breastfeed your baby, this class will provide information, encouragement, and support for a successful breastfeeding experience. There is a $10 fee per couple. Both parents are encouraged to attend. Visit Memorial’s Events Calendar, or call (618) 767-3627 or Toll Free at (833) 607-3627 for class dates.
Memorial Hospital Shiloh
2nd floor community conference room
- March 1st 6:30pm-9pm
- April 5th 6:30pm-9pm
- May 3rd 6:30pm-9pm
- June 7th 6:30pm-9pm
- July 5th 6:30pm-9pm
- August 2nd 6:30pm-9pm
- September 6th 6:30pm-9pm
- October 4th 6:30pm-9pm
- November 1st 6:30pm-9pm
- December 6th 6:30pm-9pm
Refresher Education
This education is provided upon request. You may schedule this appointment by calling (618) 607-3338.
