Prenatal and breastfeeding Classes

Birthing classes are an essential part of a good pregnancy experience. The classes will not only teach you techniques on how to deal with the pain associated with labor and delivery, but also about proper diet and exercise during your pregnancy. It is a great opportunity for bonding with your partner as well as meeting other people that are experiencing many of the same physical and emotional changes that are related to pregnancy and a new baby.

It is not unusual to feel apprehensive about the actual birthing process and to wonder what is really going to happen the day of your delivery. Getting education during your pregnancy can serve as a tool to help you prepare for that day. Some women are concerned that they will have no control over their labor and delivery, but with education you will feel much more confident and in control when the actual time arrives!

There are three common childbirth education techniques that are taught. These include: Lamaze, Bradley, and Read. The techniques are all slightly different, but the basic theories revolve around how to manage pain by using special breathing techniques, along with exercise and diet during pregnancy. While some of them are more focused on dealing with the pain of labor without any supplemental medication, others support medication as well. It is important, before you take a class, to decide if you are planning on medications or an epidural so that you take the appropriate class for you and your focus on childbirth.

Many classes will help you in developing a birth plan. It’s probably better to think about your birth preferences, because there are too many surprises in the birth process to make a firm plan. If you do outline preferences while in the class, just be sure that they will work hand in hand with the hospital where you are planning to deliver.

Prepared Childbirth
Partner Massage
Breastfeeding Preparation
Sibling Preparation
Labor & Delivery Tours
Infant Massage
Infant Care
Infant Safety & CPR
Boot Camp for New Dads

Prepared Childbirth
This 4-week weekday class prepares you and your support person for the final stages of pregnancy; labor and birth; and the early days of parenthood. Anesthesia options as well as breathing and relaxation techniques are covered. A tour of labor and delivery is included.
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Cost: Only $60

Private childbirth preparation also is available - please call for pricing.

For more information or to register please call 865.305.9300.
This program is open to the community.  All 4 sessions are required.
*This class is not intended for court mandated programs.

Saturday Prepared Childbirth class.
This is a 2-day course. You must attend BOTH Saturday classes.
This Saturday class prepares you and your support person for the final stages of pregnancy; labor and birth; and the early days of parenthood. Anesthesia options as well as breathing and relaxation techniques are covered. A tour of labor and delivery is included.

Cost: Only $60

Private childbirth preparation also is available. For more information or to register please call 865.305.9300. Classes fill quickly, so register early! This program is open to the community. *This class is not intended for court mandated programs.


Partner Massage
For couples who want to learn massage techniques to use during pregnancy, labor and beyond. Taught by a licensed massage therapist who is certified in pregnancy and infant massage. Enrollment is limited.
Please call for cost and dates.
Class is located at UT Medical Center.
For more information or to register please call 865.305.9300.
This program is open to the community.


Breastfeeding Preparation
Promotes successful breastfeeding by helping you and your partner understand normal behavior of breastfeeding infants. Includes helpful hints about caring for yourself, positioning your baby for breastfeeding, returning to work and breast pump rental information.

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Cost: Only $20

For more information or to register please call 865.305.9300. This program is open to the community.


Sibling Preparation
Prepares children for the arrival of a new baby. May include preparing children to be present for birth if requested by parents.
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Cost: $20

For more information or to register please call 865.305.9300. This program is open to the community.


Labor & Delivery Tours
Prepare for your big day by touring our labor and delivery unit with a registered nurse. Also available for couples who are “just thinking” about having a baby and not yet pregnant.

Dates: Every Tuesday and Sunday

Cost: FREE

For more information or to register please call 865.305.9300. This program is open to the community.


Infant Massage
For parents who want to introduce their babies to massage. Learn infant massage from a licensed massage therapist who is certified in pregnancy and infant massage.

Enrollment is limited. Please call for cost and dates.

For more information or to register please call 865.305.9300. This program is open to the community.


Infant Care
This class provides you with the practical information you need to confidently care for your newborn.

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Cost: $20
For more information or to register, call 865.305.9300. This program is open to the community.


Infant Safety & CPR
This class prepares you and your family members to safely care for your baby. Includes infant CPR, safe sleep and car seat safety.

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Cost: $20

For more information or to register, call 865.305.9300. This program is open to the community.


Boot Camp for New Dads
A 3-hour workshop taught by veteran dads and their newborns that prepares first-time fathers for the challenges of parenthood.
Call for cost and dates.

For more information or to register please call 865.305.9300. This program is open to the community.