CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION / B.A.B.I.E.SMH

(Birthing, Breastfeeding Information and Education at SMH)

We'll help get your baby's birth day off to a healthy start long before your delivery date. You'll find knowledgeable support at Sarasota Memorial to help you get ready for this big event and your new role as a parent. While you're waiting for your child's birth day, take advantage of the helpful classes and informational resources that Sarasota Memorial offers. You'll be an expert by the time your newborn arrives.

Our education courses are the next best thing to an instruction manual for newborns. They cover everything from prenatal care to birthing and parenting. We do encourage you to register for classes early in your pregnancy (2nd trimester) to ensure class availability.

Lactation Consultants
Our nursing staff is highly trained and experienced in assisting new mothers with breastfeeding. Our Lactation Consultants are available as needed for consultations. If you have problems after you leave the hospital, you can phone our WARM line at 941-917-7413.

General Information
This website may be used to discover the courses SMH offeres, as well as, the dates and times of individual classes. Class fees may be paid by credit card (American Express, Visa, Discover and Master Card). If you need to pay by check, money order, or are in Healthy Start, please call (941) 917-1700 to register for classes over the phone. Please have your free B.A.B.I.E.Smh account created prior to calling.

Childbirth Education/B.A.B.I.E.S. Phone: (941) 917-1700 child-birth@smh.com