Free Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding Classes
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Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center offers free childbirth education and breastfeeding classes for expecting mothers at 28 weeks of pregnancy or later. Classes are held in the LDRP classroom on the 4th Floor of SMRMC.
Class Topics
Childbirth Education
- Tour of the LDRP suites
- Preparing for your hospital stay
- What to expect during labor and delivery, including the possibility of a cesarean birth
- Recovery care
Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding benefits for mother, baby, and community
- Proper, comfortable latching
- Positioning techniques
- Safe skin-to-skin care
- 24-hour rooming-in
Class schedule
Each date has a morning and an afternoon session. Choose the time that works best for you.
| Date | Morning session | Afternoon session |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | 2–4 p.m. |
| Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | 2–4 p.m. |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | 2–4 p.m. |
| Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | 2–4 p.m. |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | 2–4 p.m. |
| Thursday, January 21, 2027 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | 2–4 p.m. |
Reserve your seat
Seating is limited. To schedule a class, contact:
Angela Parker, CLC
601-695-1972
Brigitte Rice, BSN, RN
601-757-5483
Support people are welcome. Contact Angela or Brigitte to ask about private classes.
