Childbirth Education Classes

Mothers- and fathers-to-be can ease those first time jitters, or get a refresher course about the ways your little one may come into the world! This class explores how the body changes during pregnancy and the stages of labor and delivery, as well as postpartum care. The basics of breastfeeding will also be discussed, and parents-to-be will be able to take a tour of the Birthing Center of South Texas, located on the third floor of McAllen Medical Center.

Classes are held quarterly in both English and Spanish. childbirth education

Dates: Saturdays:

August 13 – Spanish
August 20 – English
November 12 – Spanish
November 19 – English

Time:
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location:
McAllen Medical Center
Third floor east NBN classroom

Registration:
This class is free for expectant parents pre-registered at McAllen Medical Center. For more information and to register, please contact Yvonne Garza at the Birthing Center of South Texas at 956-632-4372, or call Direct Doctors Plus 1-800-879-1033.

Diabetes Education Classes

For more information:
956-971-5850

McAllen Medical Center
(3rd Floor – East Classroom)
Every Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Classes are provided in English and Spanish every other week.

Weight Loss Surgery Post Op Nutrition Class

The Weight Loss Surgery Center offers a Post Op Nutrition Class for patients who have just had weight loss surgery. The class offers information on your new diet, vitamin intake, and general information about life after weight loss surgery, including support group attendance and long term follow up with your surgeon.

Date: Thursday, June 9
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: WLS Center, 416 Lindberg Ave., Suite. B, McAllen

For more information, please call 956-664-1616.

Saferiders Car Seat Classes

Parents and caregivers can learn how to properly install a car seat for a baby, toddler or infant during this FREE class that is available in English and Spanish. The class will also cover laws and regulations regarding child safety in vehicles. Qualifying families will each receive a car seat (limit one per family).

For more information and to register, contact Julie Foster, Trauma Program Coordinator, at 956-388-6519.

English Classes:
Dates:

June 6
July 11
August 1
September 12

Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Edinburg Regional Medical Center Cactus Room

Spanish Classes:
Dates

June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19

Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location: Edinburg Regional Medical Center Cactus Room

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