See below for the classes we offer, along with links to sign-up online.
The group will not meet 11/28, 12/26, and 1/2/2025.
Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location:
1750 E Northrop Blvd, Suite 250
Chandler, AZ 85286
The group is offered every Thursday, except the weeks of July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Please note: Effective May 1, 2024, the Breastfeeding Support Group will no longer offer the option to join virtually. All sessions will be conducted in person at the address listed above.
The group will not meet on 10/15, 11/26, 12/24 and 12/31.
For pregnant and new mothers who are experiencing depression and adjustment challenges, the number one complication of childbirth. Learn coping mechanisms and how to ask for help in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.
Support group does not meet the week of July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.
Online only. Meeting Details: Tuesdays, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Please note: Effective October 1, 2024, the Pregnancy & Postpartun Support Group will no longer meet in person. All sessions will be conducted virtually.
As part of the tour you will see a Labor and Delivery room, a Postpartum room, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and what doors to use when you come in for the "big day". Please note: Tours of our Birth Center are not currently being offered in person, but will resume shortly. However we invite you to take our virtual tour by clicking on the Watch Now button below.
Chandler Fire Department offers free child safety seat inspections.
To schedule an appointment, please call the number below.
You do not need to be a Chandler resident.
Our childbirth classes are for expectant mothers and their coaches. Class topics include the late stages of pregnancy, when to go to the hospital, stages of labor, birth and what to expect the first few days after birth. Pain management options, breathing and relaxation techniques will also be covered. Birthing classes and designed to fit your needs, whether this is your first or third pregnancy.
Childbirth Preparation
A three-week series that meets once per week.
Prenatal Seminar
A series that meets over two consecutive Saturday mornings or weekday evenings.
Express Childbirth Preparation
Meets on a Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Art of Breastfeeding
Expectant mothers and their coaches will learn about the advantages of breastfeeding in this three-hour course. Topics include how breastfeeding works, baby’s feeding cues, initiating breastfeeding, milk production and some common breastfeeding challenges.
Baby Your Baby
In this interactive newborn care class, parents will learn tips and techniques for feeding, burping, bathing, swaddling and caring for their newborn. Important topics such as baby care basics, SIDS, and when to call the pediatrician are also covered in this three-hour course.
Keep kids safe. Infant & Child CPR
During this interactive three-hour class, expectant or new parents and caregivers will learn hands-on CPR and choking skills for infants and children. Participants will also discover tips on how to keep teir child safe at home. (Participants do not receive a CPR certiication.)
"Their song will be sung, but we must do the singing"
Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers invite you to be part of a perinatal bereavement support group.
Meetings are held the third Monday of each month for any individual/couples who are in need of support following the loss of a baby of any gestational age.
Please Join Us!
Medical Office Building on the campus of Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
3420 South Mercy Road, Gilbert
3rd floor, McAuley Room A and B
6:00-7:30pm
Yoga of the Heart is an artful blend of light movement and stillness, strength and flexibility, breath and awareness. Each class inspires students to unite body, mind and heart in the present moment, enhancing well-being on and off the mat.
Yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for women of all ages. If you are pregnant or postpartum, going through an illness, recovering from a procedure, or living with a chronic condition, or just want to reduce stress - yoga can support the healing process and empower healthier living. Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress, inflammation in the body, lower heart rate, and blood pressure, contributing to healthier hearts.
Free virtual practice
Join other moms for our fun, prenatal or postpartum exercise classes taught by a nationally certified*, Pregnancy Fitness Educator.
Classes are designed to:
Classes meet as a hybrid option: via Zoom or in person.
In person location: 1750 N. Northrop Blvd. Ste 250, Chandler AZ 85286
Zoom sessions: Thursday’s, 10 – 10:45 a.m.
* Generally postpartum moms return to exercise 6 weeks after delivery, once they have been cleared by a healthcare provider.
