The childbirth education class from South Texas Health System explores body changes in the mother during pregnancy, the stages of labor, delivery and postpartum care.

Topics include the basics of breastfeeding, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, vaginal and C-section birth videos and newborn care.

Parents are given a tour of the delivery suites.

Price

$50 for non-registered patients. Free for parents preregistered at The Maternity Center at South Texas Health System Edinburg or The Maternity Center at South Texas Health System McAllen.

$50 para pacientes no registrados. Gratuito para padres registrados en The Maternity Center en South Texas Health System Edinburg o The Maternity Center en South Texas Health System McAllen.

Dates

Classes are held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a lunch break.

Location

The Women’s Corner at South Texas Health System Edinburg,
1102 W. Trenton Rd.
Edinburg, TX 78539

Virtual Classes in English:

  • February 21
  • April 18
  • June 20
  • August 15
  • October 17
  • December 12

Zoom: You will receive a Zoom link prior to the start of the class.

In-Person Classes:

  • January 17
  • March 21
  • May 16
  • July 11
  • September 12
  • November 7

Register Online

Event Dates:
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.