Maternity & Women’s Programs
Contact Us
Labor & Delivery
(803) 791-BABY (2229)
Patient Education
(803) 791-2869
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To register for any of our community classes; please visit our registration site for information and scheduling.
Pregnancy & Delivery
Preparing for your special delivery
Tours for the Expectant Family
Tours of the labor and delivery, nursery and post-partum areas can be arranged. Tours are included in “Your Special Delivery” class.
- Cost: None
- Where: Birth Center - 2nd Floor / South Tower (378 Entrance)
- Tours are:
2nd Monday of each month, 6:00pm & 7:00pm
3rd Thursday each month, 6:00pm & 7:00pm
4th Saturday of each month, 10:00am & 11:00am - Contact: (803) 791-BABY (2229)
Your Special Delivery (Four Sessions)
A four-session class designed to prepare you for the childbirth experience. Meets once a week for four weeks. Space is limited.
- Cost: $50
- Contact: (803) 791-2869
Your Special Delivery (One session)
A one-session class designed to prepare you for the childbirth experience. Space is limited.
- Cost: $50
- Where: Birth Center
- When: Meets one Saturday per month from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Contact: (803) 791-2869
Birth Partner: Labor Doula
Guiding the birthing mother and her family through the birth process.
- Contact: (803) 791-BABY (2229)
Pre-Natal Yoga
Pre-natal yoga helps strengthen the back, legs and pelvic muscles. It improves circulation, aids in digestion, exercises the spine and increase overall comfort. Yoga can also alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy: nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, back pain and sciatica.
- Contact: (803) 791-2049
Postpartum
Beyond Birth: Postpartum Doula Service
Assisting with care for the new mother and her baby.
- Contact: (803) 791-BABY (2229)
Caring for You and Your Baby
Learn how to care for you and your baby after delivery.
- Cost: None
- When: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Contact: (803) 791-2869
Your Special Touch: Infant Massage
This is a certified 3-week class that meets for 1-hour each week. Massage helps promote nurturing between you and your baby. Parents often find that their baby sleeps better, fusses less, and gains more weight when massaged regularly. Infant massage can help improve colic, excessive gas, and constipation. To participate, infants should be at least 4 weeks old and not yet crawling.
- Cost: $30 (Discounts of $15 offered for families participating in Your Special Delivery class)
Breast-feeding
Covers the advantages of breast-feeding. Learn tips and techniques as well as weaning and returning to work.
- Cost: None
- When: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Contact: (803) 791-2869
Super Sibling
Designed to help children between the ages of 3-10 prepare for the arrival of your new baby.
- Cost: None
- When: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Contact: (803) 791-2869
Infant/Child CPR Class
Learn how to perform CPR, respond to choking and discuss related safety issues for infants or children. No written test required. Space is limited.
- Cost: $5 per person
- When: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Contact: (803) 791-2869
Other Classes
Women’s classes include:
Preparing for Hysterectomy
Prepares you for upcoming surgery and teaches you how to take care of yourself afterwards.
- Cost: None
- When: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Contact: (803) 791-2869
Further Resources
Ob/Gyn Physicians
View a list of our affiliated Ob/Gyn physicians.
Health Directions Wellness Center
Health Directions is the Wellness Division of Lexington Medical Center that promotes healthy lifestyles through its wellness programs and exercise.
Women’s Services
Our nationally recognized center provides women with comprehensive services and thoughtful care.
