Oh, Baby! Get ready for baby with prenatal classes and more

Chris Worthy
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Nourish Integrative Lactation and Wellness offers programs in Greenville and Spartanburg. A free infant feeding and postpartum support group meets 10 a.m. – noon on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For details, visit nourishgreenville.com.

A Prenatal Group Lactation Class is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (with a one hour lunch break) Dec. 9 at Nourish Integrative Lactation and Wellness. The cost is $75, which may be covered by insurance. For details, visit nourishgreenville.com.

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Be Prepared – Spartanburg Regional offers Prepared Grandparents and Prepared Fathers classes online. For details, visit spartanburgregional.com/events for details.

Safe Kids 101 for New and Expecting Parents is online from 4 – 5 p.m. Dec. 21 from Safe Kids of the Piedmont and Spartanburg Medical Center. To register, visit spartanburgregional.com/events/safe-kids-101-new-and-expecting-parents.

Free Ultrasounds – The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Greenville Technical College offers free OB ultrasounds at its OB Ultrasound Clinic on the Barton Campus. Ultrasounds are performed by students under direct supervision. Live 4D scanning will be performed and 3D pictures will be provided to all patients. Scanning labs are for expectant mothers between 22 and 30 weeks gestational age at time of the appointment. For registration, details, and COVID protocols, call 864-250-8290. For more information, visit gvltec.edu/obultrasound-clinic.

The Doula Group offers a variety of classes, including an Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class), VBAC and Cesarean Support Circle, and a Group Spinning Babies Parent Class (class to help parents learn Spinning Babies techniques that will help their baby get into an optimal position for labor and birth). For details, visit thedoulagroup.com.

Table for Two is Dec. 6, 13 and 20 at Spartanburg Medical Center. A certified lactation specialist facilitates an open, supportive forum to talk about the challenges and joys of breastfeeding. This is a casual gathering for breastfeeding moms and breastfeeding babies from birth – 6 months. For details, visit spartanburgregional.com/events/table-two.

Prepared Breastfeeding Eclass is offered by Spartanburg Medical Center. Upcoming classes include 6 p.m. Dec. 21, 5 p.m. Dec. 31, 6 p.m. Jan. 18, and 6 p.m. Feb. 15. For details and registration, visit eventbrite.com/e/713763775667?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Prepared Fathers: Understanding Fatherhood Eclass is offered by Spartanburg Medical Center. Upcoming classes include 6 p.m. Dec. 21, 6 p.m. Jan. 18, 6 p.m. Feb. 15, and 6 p.m. March 21. For details and registration, visit eventbrite.com/e/713865891097?aff=oddtdtcreator

Prepared Grandparents: Understanding Grandparenting Eclass is offered by Spartanburg Medical Center. Upcoming classes include 6 p.m. Dec. 21, 6 p.m. Jan. 18, and 6 p.m. Feb.15. For details and registration, visit eventbrite.com/e/713917786317?aff=oddtdtcreator

Prepared Parents: Understanding Your Multiples Eclass is offered by Spartanburg Medical Center. Upcoming classes include 6 p.m. Dec. 21, 6 p.m. Jan. 18, 6 p.m. Feb. 15, and 6 p.m. March 21. For details and registration, visit eventbrite.com/e/714055799117?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Getting Ready for Baby is offered Dec. 14 at Prisma Health Patewood. For details and registration, visit prismahealth.org/patients-and-guests/events.

Prepared Childbirth Classes are offered online and in person from Prisma Health. For details and registration, visit prismahealth.org/patients-and-guests/events.

A Breastfeeding Class is offered and Dec. 7 at Prisma Health – Patewood. For details and registration, visit prismahealth.org/patients-and-guests/events.

Caring for Your Newborn is offered at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside. Register online at bonsecours.com/about-us/classes-events or call 864-675-4400.

Childbirth Preparation is offered at Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside. A half-day class is 6 – 9 p.m. Dec. 4 and Feb. 12. Register online at  bonsecours.com/about-us/classes-events or call 864-675-4400.

A Breastfeeding Class is offered at 6 p.m. Dec. 21 and Jan. 29 at Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside. Register online at bonsecours.com/about-us/classes-events or call 864-675-4400.

Prepared Breastfeeding is offered online Dec. 4 and in person Dec. 12 from Spartanburg Medical Center. Visit SpartanburgRegional.com/Prenatal or call 864-560-BABY to register.

Prepared Parents: Infant Care is offered Dec. 14 from Spartanburg Medical Center. Visit SpartanburgRegional.com/Prenatal or call 864-560-BABY to register.

A virtual tour of Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital is available. Call 864-455-BABY (2229) or visit prismahealth.org for more information.

Virtual OB hospital tours are offered at Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside. Register online at bonsecours.com/about-us/classes-events or call 864-675-4400 to receive a confirmation email with the tour links and booklet..

Infant Safety is offered Dec. 6 and Jan. 25 at Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside. Register online at bonsecours.com/about-us/classes-events or call 864-675-4400.

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