Expecting a baby is a very exciting time in your life! You probably have many questions related to the
birth experience and have many decisions to make as you prepare for your baby. Our Childbirth
Education classes are designed to help you answer those questions and make some of your decisions easier.
To register by phone, please call 1-800-822-3627. A representative is available to take
your call 24-hours a day. Enrollment is limited to those who will be delivering their baby at Tampa General Hospital. We recommend taking classes around the 28th week of pregnancy.
All weekday classes (Except Car Seat Safety) are held at:
Tampa General Hospital
1 Tampa General Circle
Fifth Floor, East Pavilion, Room G521
Tampa, FL 33606
All weekend classes are held at:
Tampa General Hospital
1 Tampa General Circle
Fourth Floor, Bayshore Pavilion, Room K 4008
Tampa, FL 33606
This free 60-minute English language tour is held the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, at 6:00 p.m., except holidays.
The tour is designed for women and their partner who are planning to deliver at TGH. Tours meet at the 4th Floor, Bayshore Pavilion Security Desk, and registration is required.
This free 60-minute tour is held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, except holidays, at 2:30 p.m. The tour is designed for women and their partner who are planning to deliver at TGH. Registration is required to ensure small groups that allow individual attention during the tour. Tour meets on the 4th Floor, Bayshore Pavilion at the Security Desk, and registration is required.
SAVE MONEY! Enroll in the following 3 classes for $70 -that’s a $10 savings!
Labor & Birth Preparation, Breastfeeding: The First Experience and Basic Newborn Care.
Labor & Birth Preparation-Four-Week Series
Becoming a parent is a life-changing event. This comprehensive four-week series of classes prepares expectant mothers and their partner for all aspects of labor, birth and the postpartum experience. A certified instructor will discuss signs of labor, when to go to the hospital, comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, massage, visualization, analgesic and anesthesia. Medical options such as induction of labor and cesarean birth are also discussed. It is recommended to be taken near 28th week of pregnancy if possible.
Cost: $55 per couple Location: Room G521, 5th Floor, East Pavillion Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 p.m. Tuesdays: November 29 – December 20 Thursdays: January 5 – January 26, February 2 – February 23, March 1 - March 22, April 5 - April 26, May 3 - May 24, June 7 - June 28
Labor & Birth Preparation-One-Day Session
This abbreviated version of the four-week series offers an overview of all aspects of labor, birth and the post partum experience. An instructor will discuss signs of labor, when to go to the hospital, comfort measures, and analgesic medication and anesthesia. Medical options such as induction of labor and Cesarean birth are also discussed.
Cost: $55 per couple Location: Room K4008, 4th Floor, Bayshore Pavillion Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 p.m. Saturdays: January 7, January 21, February 4, February 25, march 3, March 24, April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19, June 2, June 23
Breastfeeding may be natural, but it often does not come naturally. This one-session class will provide you with information on the many aspects of breastfeeding your baby and will include a video presentation and demonstration. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first 12 months of life. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to be informed and empowered. Partners are encouraged to attend.
Cost: $15 per couple Location: Room G521, 5th Floor, East Pavillion Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday: December 1 Tuesdays: January 10, January 24, February 28, March 13, March 27, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 5, June 29
New parents need to make many decisions as they care for their newborn. This one-session class will provide the guidance and support needed as parents go through “on-the-job training” during an infant’s first three months of life. Topics covered include infant bathing and dressing, various ways the infant communicates through crying, sleep patterns, signs of illness, when to call a care provider and the needs and adjustments of becoming a family.
Cost: $15 per couple Location: Room G521, 5th Floor, East Pavillion Mondays: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. December 19, January 9, January 23, February 6, February 20, March 5, March 19, April 2, April 16, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18 Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., February 29, March 14, April 25, May 30, June 27
Choosing to breastfeed your baby is an excellent decision. This class assists new mothers with information to support breastfeeding and working outside of the home. Topics covered include communicating with your supervisor, finding places to pump at work, proper handling and storage of breast milk, establishing a routine prior to returning to work and time-saving strategies to aid in your success.
Cost: $15per couple Location: Room G521, 5th Floor, East Pavillion Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays: December 14, February 8, April 11, June 13
Get ready to hit the ground crawling! Boot Camp for New Dads is a workshop for all new and expectant dads. This program is offered through the Fathers Resource and Networking Center (FRANC) and Tampa General Hospital. Veteran Dads bring their 1-to-6 month-old infants to teach the ‘Rookie Dads’ (soon-to-be-dads) how to hold, diaper and care for their newborns. The challenges and joys of fatherhood are among the topics discussed during this one-session class for men only.
Cost: $20 (no father is turned away for inability to pay) Location: Room K4008, 4th Floor, Bayshore Pavilion Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturdays: March 10, June 9
The one-session class will provide an overview of car seat safety for rear facing and convertible car seats.
Class will teach you how to avoid the most common mistakes of car seat usage, provide an explanation of
LATCH and how it is used, and review laws about car seat usage in Florida. This class is taught by
certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
Attendees need to have their car seat in their car for the check. Attendees do NOT need to bring the seat to the classroom. If they will be using the free infant car seat that TGH mom's receive at discharge, instructors will have one of those available for the demonstration.
Cost: FREE Location:TGH Community Health Education Center, 740 S. Village Circle, Tampa, 33606 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays: January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 12
Designed for new parents, grandparents or caregivers of an infant or child, this class covers safety and
rescue breathing, choking emergencies and CPR. All instructors are certified through the American Heart
Association. This class does NOT provide a CPR certification for care providers.
Cost: $35 per couple, $20 individual Locaton: Room G521, 5th Floor, East Pavilion Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mondays: August 5, September 9, October 14, November 4, December 9
This one-session class prepares parents for the special challenges and joys of having twins, triplets or higher order multiples. Topics include: advice for growing moms, nutritional needs, precautions, special considerations for multiple birth, possible complications and breastfeeding. The class should be taken early in pregnancy at 18 to 22 weeks if possible.
Cost: $25 per couple Location: Room G521, 5th Floor, East Pavilion Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tuesdays: March 6, May 29 Wednesday: January 25
This class is for children ages two to eight. Children are given a brief tour of the Women's Center that includes seeing a new baby in the nursery and the postpartum rooms where their mothers will be staying. Children are asked to bring a doll or stuffed animal from home to use to practice safe holding, diapering and feeding techniques. An age-appropriate story or video about becoming a big brother or sister will be utilized and each child will receive a graduation certificate. Parent must remain with child during this class.
Cost: $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional child Location: Room K4008, 4th Floor, Bayshore Pavilion Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Sundays: January 8, March 11, May 6
Preparing a Sibling to Attend the Birth
This 45-minute class is designed for children who will be present at the birth of a sibling. Children will watch a video of a birth and read a story about the birth process written from a child's perspective. The instructor and class participants will discuss the birth process and how they can participate. Class participants MUST attend the Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister class prior to attending this class.
Cost: $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional child Location: Room K4008, 4th Floor, Bayshore Pavilion Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sundays: January 8, March 11, May 6
