Throughout their lives, women have special health care needs. Our commitment is to provide women with quality health care in an environment designed with their unique needs in mind.

Childbirth Education classes provide information, tools and techniques to prepare you and your family for your baby's birth. All classes include printed literature, films, and speakers as well as time for discussion and questions.

Childbirth Preparation

• Includes information on pregnancy, labor and delivery, characteristics of the newborn, caring for your new family, a CPR class, as well as a hospital tour.
• Classes meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for 4 consecutive weeks. These classes are designed for mothers in their third trimester of pregnancy. The cost is $20.00 for the series.

Sibling Class

• Special class created to help the big brother or sister understand the importance of their role in their expanding family. It is designed for siblings ages 3-8.
• This special class is offered on Saturday afternoons once each month from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The cost is $1.00 per child.

Breastfeeding Class

• Offers information and techniques for those mothers who are considering breastfeeding their babies. These classes can be taken anytime during pregnancy or after birth.
• These classes are offered on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 per class.

All class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. To register or confirm the class schedule, please call The Birthplace at 903-655-3896.

Security

We want you to feel safe and secure during your stay with us at The BirthPlace. That’s why we use the state-of-the-art Hugs and Kisses infant security system.

Each infant in The BirthPlace wears a Hugs tag on the ankle or wrist. Every exit point of The BirthPlace is monitored to detect the tags.

Staff and family can move infants freely within The BirthPlace, but no one can remove an infant without Hugs alerting the staff.

The Kisses system ensures that each infant is with the correct mother. If the baby is taken into another mother’s room, an alarm is set off.

The BirthPlace also boasts a state-of-the-art fetal monitoring system. This system provides the most accurate monitoring of both mother and baby throughout the labor process.

A new life brings with it a whole new world of possibilities and a multitude of choices. Deciding to breastfeed is one of the best choices you can make, for both your baby and yourself. Not only is it the most natural and nutritious way to feed your baby, it also gives your baby greater protection from illness, allergies and infections. Breastfeeding also helps protect you against some cancers and helps your body return to its pre-pregnancy state faster.

When issues arise, such as a medical necessity or going back to work, or when it’s just a matter of convenience, it is often necessary to use a breast pump to collect your breast milk for later feedings. Breast pumping is not meant to replace breastfeeding, but should complement and enhance your breastfeeding experience. Pumping can also help relieve engorgement after short-term use. And, with longer-term use, pumping can ensure that your breasts receive the stimulation they need to maintain or increase your milk supply.

With so many decisions to make, finding the breast pump that is best for you can be confusing, but knowing which features to look for makes your choice easier.