Childbirth Preparation Classes
- Class 1: Pregnancy, Stages of Labor, Pushing and Low Intervention Birth and Comfort Techniques
- Class 2: Pain Medication Management, Inductions, 2nd Stage Interventions, Cesarean Sections
- Class 3: Postpartum, Newborn Care, Breastfeeding/Bottle Feeding, Infant CPR
- Breastfeeding Support Groups
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Zoom Classes
Childbirth Education -- Class 1
Pregnancy, Stages of Labor, Pushing and Low Intervention Birth and Comfort Techniques
The first two classes cover the anatomy of pregnancy, stages of labor, vaginal delivery, hospital procedures and medications, cesarean sections, and comfort measures. They are taught by the OB Outreach Nurse and additional Labor and Delivery Nurses.
Location: UF Health Flagler Hospital, 400 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine, in the Osceola Conference Room on the first floor near the cafeteria
When: First Saturday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Childbirth Education -- Class 2
Pain Medication Management, Inductions, 2nd Stage Interventions, Cesarean Sections
The first two classes cover the anatomy of pregnancy, stages of labor, vaginal delivery, hospital procedures and medications, cesarean sections, and comfort measures. They are taught by the OB Outreach Nurse and additional Labor and Delivery Nurses.
Location: UF Health Flagler Hospital, 400 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine, in the Osceola Conference Room on the first floor near the cafeteria
When: Second Saturday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Childbirth Education -- Class 3
Postpartum, Newborn Care, Breastfeeding/Bottle Feeding, Infant CPR
The third class discusses postpartum care, tips and tricks, newborn care and medical interventions at the hospital, hands-on practice of changing a diaper, swaddling, holding a newborn, infant CPR, and how to give a bath. One of our IBCLCs attends the class and talks to parents about breastfeeding and bottle feeding.
Location: UF Health Flagler Hospital, 400 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine in Room 400
When: Third Saturday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Breastfeeding Support Groups
Note: Support group meetings will not be held if the dates fall on a holiday.
Location: UF Health Flagler Hospital, 400 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine, 32086, Suite 4001
When: Every Monday, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class via Zoom
This class is facilitated by one of our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. It covers anatomy, how breastfeeding works, the best way to start, and proven strategies to help you be successful with breastfeeding.
These classes are offered by request. Please email lactationservices@vaftizo.com and enter "Zoom Breastfeeding Class" in the subject line to schedule.
Anyone needing immediate assistance from one of our lactation specialists can call the lactation line at 904.819.4353. Monday - Friday between 9 am and 5 pm, call to request a call back from one of our lactation team. Weekends 9 am - 5 pm; please call 904.819.4351. One of our lactation specialists will return your call within 24 hours. Most weekends, phone support is available from 9 am - 4 pm by calling the main desk on the Maternal-Child Unit at 904.819.4351.
