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The Importance of Play

Free

with Sarah Davis

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 28, 2025 at 12 pm
11 additional sessions through Dec 16, 2025

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.This class educates parents on the importance of play in children’s learning. Parent’s will learn how play and interaction helps children through the different developmental stages. Participants will leave class with activities and tools for playing and interacting with their children from infancy through the toddler years. Each participant who attends this class will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card.

Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.

Car Seat Safety Class

Free

with Tracey Luger

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 28, 2025 at 1 pm
10 additional sessions through Nov 25, 2025

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.This class covers an overview of infant and child car seat safety. We look at 5 types of car seats, how to properly install, and basic techniques to keep every passenger safe. Car seats will not be installed during this class, however, there will be an opportunity to practice installing your car seat after class or you may schedule an individual appointment with one of our car seat technicians for assistance.  Each participant may be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card.

Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.

Newborn Care Class #2 Practical Application

Free

with Sarah Davis

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 28, 2025 at 6 pm
11 additional sessions through Dec 16, 2025

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.The class covers and discusses feeding, diapering, bathing, newborn health, and newborn safety. During this class you will have a chance to practice diapering, swaddling, and other elements of baby care. Those who attend may be entered in a raffle for a door prize, receive a pack of diapers and have a chance to shop for free in our baby boutique. Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.

Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.

Services Orientation and Enrollment Class for New Participants

Free

with Morgan Thurmond

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 31, 2025 at 11:30 am
9 additional sessions through Nov 21, 2025

This class is for anyone who is pregnant or a parent of a child under 3 and would like to start services with San Antonio Birth Doulas. Once you attend this class you will be able to take advantage of all of the services that San Antonio Birth Doulas has to offer. Those who attend this class will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Food vouchers will also be available and participants can shop in our baby boutique for free. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP at least 24 hours prior to the class date. Please also register your support person if they will be attending.  This class is for new participants only.

Basic Life Support-American Heart Association

Free

with Jenica Adams

Calendar Next session starts Feb 4, 2025 at 11 am
10 additional sessions through Dec 2, 2025

This course will teach Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED skills. ***This class is free to all eligible participants and does not include a certification card from the American Heart Association. Due to safety reasons, anyone who is 36 weeks pregnant and beyond will not be eligable for certification due to the risk associated with the practice movements required to certify. If the participant would like to purchase the certification card, the cost will be $7.00. Participants must arrive on time for class to be eligible for certification***No children will be allowed to attend due to the nature of the class and the need for participants to practice their skills. Participants may be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card and will be able to shop our baby boutique for free. (Seats for this class are based on single registrations. If partners will be attending together then they will both need to register)

Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.

Breastfeeding Basics

Free
Calendar Next session starts Feb 4, 2025 at 6 pm
10 additional sessions through Dec 2, 2025

This class will cover the basics of breastfeeding. Topics will include:

  • the benefits of breastfeeding
  • how breastfeeding works
  • getting a good latch
  • positions for breastfeeding
  • when to feed baby
  • making sure baby is getting enough milk
  • pumping and storing milk
  • troubleshooting

Participants who attend this class will receive a Haakaa manual breast pump, limited to one per family, and may be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card and can shop in the Baby Boutique.

Please arrive to class on time. Participants will not be allowed into class if more than 30 minutes late. 

**(Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.)If class is cancelled for any reason, participants will be notified as soon as possible.**

*Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.*

Welcome Workshop (Hybrid)

Free

with SABD Doulas

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 4, 2025 at 6 pm
22 additional sessions through Dec 9, 2025

Please arrive to class on time, doors will close 15 minutes after start time.The Welcome Workshop is a class for all program participants who have already completed their in person intake. Please call and schedule your intake prior to taking this class. This is a hybrid class and can be taken in person or virtually. If this class is attended in person you will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card, you can shop the boutique, and you will receive a door prize. During this workshop we will introduce you to our diverse program services, guide you through the sign-up process, and clarify expectations for your participation.  We will also connect you with invaluable community resources to support your family's well-being. You and your family will leave this session understanding the tools we offer to help meet your goals and feel educated and empowered during pregnancy and/or parenting! 

Learning Through Play- Infants

Free

with Sarah Davis

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 5, 2025 at 9:30 am
22 additional sessions through Dec 10, 2025

(Do Not Register Children)

This class is taught by our Child Life Specialist and is designed to be an interactive class that engages parents and infants in play while teaching parents about the different developmental milestones as they move through the available activities.

  • Parents will leave with ideas on how to facilitate play at home with their babies.
  • This class is designed for infants and babies that are not mobile.

Please arrive to class on time. Participants will not be allowed into class if more than 30 minutes late. 

**(Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.) If class is cancelled for any reason, participants will be notified as soon as possible.**

Please bring your own water bottle for use with our water dispensers. Snacks will be provided when they are available. Please feel free to bring your own food to class.





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