• Fit Zone
• Methodist Charlton Medical Center

This beginners class is offered every Saturday at 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Basic yoga. Beginner to intermediate level.

• Fit Zone
• Methodist Charlton Medical Center

This beginners class is offered every Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30am. Basic yoga. Beginner to intermediate level.

• Childbirth
• Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Please don't miss this very special class taught by one of our IBCLCs! Dads and other support persons are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Whether you are a first time mom or maybe it has been a few years since you breastfed a newborn, this will be an informative class on how to provide the very best for your baby! Come and let us help you get off to a GREAT start!

Topics include:

• Benefits of Breastfeeding
• Anatomy and Physiology of the breast
• Milk production
• Safe skin-to-skin contact
• Breastfeeding positions
• Effective latch techniques
• Importance of exclusive breastfeeding
• Prevention and solution of common problems
• Pumping and storage of breast milk
• Returning to work

This class is being offered FREE to moms and their partners who are delivering at Methodist Charlton but we do need you to register online so we will know how many plan to attend. Dress comfortably and bring snacks and/or drinks to class if desired.

• Childbirth
• Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

Due to popular demand, our Childbirth Preparation Class has been condensed into 8 hours!

Giving birth deserves thoughtful and careful preparation. Childbirth instructors here at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center will guide new parents through this joyful experience. Our ultimate goal is for the woman (as well as her partner) to gain confidence in her body’s ability to give birth and knowledge to make informed choices regarding their birth experience.
Topics covered include:

• Anatomy and physiology of the birth process
• Relaxation techniques
• Role of labor support person
• Pain control theories and options
• Medications used in labor
• Epidural
• Birth options/interventions
• Labor rehearsal and delivery
• Cesarean section delivery and recovery
• Postpartum recovery
• Detailed hospital tour

Note: This express class includes shortened versions of most of the topics included in our 4-week childbirth series, for a convenient one-day class.

Classes are held in spacious conference room A&B with large plasma screens for educational films and power point presentation. Please bring your own exercise/yoga mat for floor exercises as well as pillow(s) and a blanket. Dress comfortably. You are welcome to bring drinks or snacks with you to class.

*Registration fee covers 2 people (1 couple or mother and birth partner)

• Health Education - CommunitySenior Access / Methodist Generation

• Childbirth

Registration includes mom and birth partner. Please register every two additional tour guests (siblings, grandparents, etc) separately. This helps us know how many guests to expect in order to provide the best tour possible!

This is a basic tour of our Women’s Health Services specific to Labor and Delivery & Family Centered Care. We welcome your family as well as siblings-to-be!

Information that will be provided:

• Hospital hours
• Birthing options
• Hospital entrances to come through
• Waiting areas for your guests
• Our philosophy regarding Family Centered Care
• What to expect regarding your care in Women's Health Services
• Question & Answer session will be available at the end of the tour

Please wear comfortable clothing & shoes. This tour will take less than 1 hour. Enter through the Women's Center entrance and take the elevators to the 2nd floor. The tour will begin at the reception desk.

*NOTE: This is the same Hospital Maternity Tour as other dates listed at this facility, but provides a weekend option for those who are unable to attend other dates. Registrants are joining a childbirth class tour, so space is very limited. If you are able to attend a tour on another date, please allow these spots to be reserved for those who are not. We appreciate your cooperation!

• Childbirth
• Methodist Richardson Medical Center

Registration required: Please use one name to register your family for the tour. Please attend the tour on the date you registered for. It is recommended that you attend the tour by 36 weeks and reserve your tour at least 2 months before that date. If you need help registering for the tour, please e-mail ChildbirthRichardson@mhd.com

The Maternity Hospital Tour is a basic tour of our Women’s Health Services specific to Labor and Delivery & Family Centered Care. 

Information that will be provided:

• Hospital hours
• Hospital entrances to come through
• Waiting areas for your guests
• What to expect regarding your care in Women's Health Services
• Question & Answer session will be available at the end of the tour

Please wear comfortable clothing & shoes. This tour will take less than 1 hour. Please enter through the Women's Services Entrance. Please wait in the lobby near the fireplace. To prevent overcrowding, please limit your visitors to one main support person. Baby's siblings are welcome.

**Do not sign up for the Maternity Tour separately if you are taking the Childbirth Preparation Express Class as it is included.**

• Fit Zone
• Methodist Charlton Medical Center

This class is offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 7:30 am to 8:15 am. This low impact class can be done from your chair. It contains fun music incorporated with strength exercises that promote strong bones and flexibility.