Childbirth Support & Education

We believe every educational step taken, adds to your birthing experience. Because we want to help you understand the changes you will undergo, we offer three educational classes for expectant parents. These classes are designed for those delivering at Carson Tahoe Hospital.

We recommend that you be at least 28 weeks pregnant and please attend with a support person if possible, so that there will be two people retaining the information, rather than just one. To sign up, please click the buttons below and fill out the email which appears. Allow our OB department 7-10 business days to follow up with you. Please provide correct contact information and check your junk folder. For assistance with registration, please email [email protected]

Breastfeeding Class

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Research shows breastfeeding is important to the health of both the parent and the baby. At Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, we are a Baby-Friendly designated facility, and we encourage breastfeeding. This course will better help you and your partner understand the health benefits of breastfeeding, how breastfeeding is established, what to expect while nursing your baby from birth until weaning. It also addresses the most common concerns of parents who breastfeed.

Childbirth Education: Labor & Delivery

Childbirth Ed: Labor & Delivery offers a basic understanding for you and your support person(s) of what to expect during delivery at Carson Tahoe Hospital. To better prepare you for delivery we cover topics such as: danger signs in pregnancy, when to come to the hospital, what to bring with you, arriving in Labor & Delivery, and what to expect during delivery. There will be a tour at the conclusion of the class.

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Childbirth Education: Newborn Care

Childbirth Ed: Newborn Care offers a basic understanding for you and your support person(s) of what to expect once your newborn arrives. To better prepare you for your newborns arrival at Carson Tahoe Health, we cover topics such as care and warning signs for mom and baby when you go home. There will be a tour of the Labor and delivery unit at the conclusion of the class.

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Register for Classes

We recommend that you attend all three education classes on Breastfeeding, Labor & Delivery, and Newborn Care. Classes are designed for you to be in your Third Trimester (28 weeks or later) at time of attendance. Please attend with a support person if possible, so that there will be two people retaining the information, rather than just one. Please provide correct contact information for registration, and check your junk folder. For assistance with registration, please email [email protected].

Please note, our classes are designed for those delivering at Carson Tahoe Hospital. If you are delivering at another facility, you may still attend class, just keep in mind, the information may not apply to your delivery. We do not allow students to attend the class for credit hours toward education or training.

2025 Childbirth Education Series Schedule

Childbirth Education: Labor & Delivery

6:00-9:00 pm, tour offered after class

Valley View Conference Room 3^rd floor (unless noted otherwise)

January 8^th

February 5^th (This class will be held in Bristlecone, 1^st floor)

March 12^th

April 9^th

May 14th

June 4th

July 16th

August 6th