Obstetrics Education Classes

Brookings Health System offers a variety of classes for healthy pregnancy, safe birth, parenting skills, and assistance with breastfeeding. Registration can be completed either online or by calling (605) 696-9000, ext. 8052.

Childbirth Preparation Class

These classes are held for two hours during a six-week session and include information about childbirth preparation (stages of labor, pain management techniques, and information on what to expect during delivery), baby care basics and a tour of the New Beginings Birth Center. Cost: FREE

Breastfeeding Class

This class is taught by a certified lactation consultant.

Class objectives include:  

• Steps for successful breastfeeding
• Feeding cues of baby
• Benefits and physiology of breastfeeding
• Nipple assessment
• Importance of diet, nutrition, exercise, and sleep
• Tips for working mothers
• When to use a breast pump
• Possible hurdles to breastfeeding, such as engorgement, plugged ducts, sore nipples and mastitis. 

Cost: FREE