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:

  • November 2, 2024
  • February 8, 2025
  • April 5, 2025
  • June 7, 2025
  • August 2, 2025
  • October 11, 2025
  • December 6, 2025

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

In-Person Classes:

  • December 7, 2024
  • January 11, 2025
  • March 8, 2025
  • May 10, 2025
  • July 12, 2025
  • September 6, 2025
  • November 8, 2025

Register Online

Event Dates:
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.