Maternity & Women’s Programs

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Labor & Delivery

(803) 791-BABY (2229)

Patient Education

803) 791-2318

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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” and “Super Sibling” courses.

  • 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) 791-2318

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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) 791-2318

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Birth Partner: Labor Doula

Guiding the birthing mother and her family through the birth process.

  • Contact: (803) 791-BABY (2229)

Learn about our Doula Program


Pre-Natal Yoga

Pre-natal yoga will help stengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid in digestion, exercise the spine and increase overall comfort. Yoga can also alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, back pain and sciatica.

Where: Health Directions – West Columbia
Instructor: Randa
Cost: $80 per session for members and LMC employees, $100 per session for non-members
To Register: Call (803) 791-2113
Instructor Contact: Call (803) 781-4644
When: Mondays 5:30 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.

February Sessions: Feb 1-22, 2010
March Sessions: March 1-22, 2010
April Sessions: April 5-26, 2010
May Sessions: May 3-24, 2010

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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. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Contact: (803) 791-2318

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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: $60 (Discounts of $30 offered for families participating in Your Special Delivery class)

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Breast-feeding

Covers the advantages of breast-feeding. Learn tips and techniques as well as weaning and returning to work.

  • Cost: None
  • When: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Contact: (803) 791-2318

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Super Sibling

Designed to help children between the ages of 3-10 prepare for the arrival of your new baby.

  • Cost: None
  • When: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Contact: (803) 791-2318

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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: $10 per family
  • When: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Contact: (803) 791-2318

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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) 791-2318

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Further Resources

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Women’s Services

Our nationally recognized center provides women with comprehensive services and thoughtful care.