Healthy Mothers,
Healthy Babies Coalition
of North Florida, Inc.

Promoting the best... from the beginning.

Programs & Services

Prenatal Classes

- Childbirth Preparation
Learn about labor, hospital procedures, medications, cesarean birth, breathing and relaxation techniques, care of the newborn, breastfeeding and much more in our 4-5 week class series. Classes are 2 to 3 hours each week, $65 per couple and offered at the following locations:

• Arlington Oaks Family Medicine and Pediatric Center - Mandarin

• Memorial Healthcare Center - Beaches (San Pablo & Beach Blvd)

• Shands Jacksonville

• Healthy Families Jacksonville - (Arlington Site)

• Flagler Hospital - (St. Augustine)

(EVENING AND SATURDAY CLASSES ALSO AVAILABLE)

Breastfeeding Classes: This topic is covered in the last class of all childbirth class series and covers breastfeeding initiation and success.

Pregnancy Wellness: Held weekdays at Shands Jacksonville.

Newborn Care: This topic is covered in the last class of all of our childbirth class series and covers all the baby basics from feeding, diapering, bathing and safety.

Baby Sign Language:  Classes promote early communication, strengthen parent-child bond, reduce frustration and tantrums, encourage larger vocabularies and higher IQ's. Classes are held in 6 week sessions, 45 minutes each class.  Classes are designed for children from 6 months to 2 years of age.

Bed Rest Basket: Self-study materials and videos for those experiencing bed rest and are unable to attend a childbirth preparation class.

Video Rentals on various topics: Topics include a complete Childbirth Preparation Class, Breastfeeding, and Care of the Newborn.

We also offer referral information, contact our educational programs for nurses and childbirth educators and a local Childbirth Educator Certification Program.

For More Information on class schedules, fees and registration,
call 854-7100.