Breastfeeding and Prenatal
Our childbirth and parenting classes at Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican help parents and parents-to-be prepare for a new baby and the many aspects of parenting. By attending our classes, you can receive valuable information and support, and gain confidence in your parenting skills.
We offer a variety of childbirth preparation and parenting classes on many topics. From a general overview of parenting basics to detailed information about your childbirth, our classes can help you gain confidence for this new stage of life.
Let us help you feel as comfortable and ready as possible when it comes to labor, delivery, and life with your new baby by attending one of our parenting classes in Las Vegas or Henderson, NV. Register online for one of our pregnancy, childbirth or parenting classes or call (877) 648-9328 for more information.
Location Key
BLUE – Wellness Center – Blue Diamond – 4855 Blue Diamond Rd., Suite 220 – 702.620.7025
GV – Community Wellness Center – Green Valley – 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 180 – 702.616.4901
HEND – Community Wellness Center – Henderson – Rose de Lima Campus – 102 E. Lake Mead Parkway – 702.616.4378
NLV – Wellness Center – North Las Vegas – 1550 W. Craig Rd., Suite 250 – 702.620.7862
SAN – San Martín Campus – 8280 W. Warm Springs Road – 702.492.8000
SAHA – Sahara Campus – Last Vegas – 4980 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 220 – 725.307.8901
SIENA – Siena Campus – Las Vegas – 3001 St. Rose Parkway – 702.616.5000
WEST – Community Wellness Center – Las Vegas – 7220 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 195 – 702.616.4910
FLAM – Wellness Center – West Flamingo – 9880 W. Flamingo Rd., Suite 220 – 702.620.7800
ZOOM – Virtual/online classes
Breastfeeding Classes
Breastfeeding
Our lactation staff provides information and support to begin a successful nursing experience to prepare you for any challenges.
October 4
November 1
December 6
9 to 11 a.m.
Location: GV
Breast Pump Rentals
Rent the Medela Symphony, a hospital grade, double-electric pump.
Location: GV, WEST
Breastfeeding Helpline and Consultations
Call 702.616.4908 for help or a private appointment with a certified lactation counselor.
Location: GV, WEST
Cost: $50
Prenatal Classes
Baby Basics
Learn the basics of caring for your newborn.
October 17
November 21
December 19
6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: GV
Cost: $30
Baby Weigh Stations
Baby weight checks. No appointment necessary.
Location: GV, WEST, HEND
Cost: FREE
Car Seat Safety Checks
Call 702.616.4902 for an appointment.
Locations: BLUE, GV, WEST, HEND
Cost: FREE
$30 Daddy Boot Camp
This father-to-father workshop inspires and helps dads become confidently engaged with their infants.
Saturday, October 12 & December 14
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: GV
Cost: $20
Infant CPR
Learn the basics of Infant CPR and choking. No exam and no card issued.
October 9
November 13
December 11
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $20 per couple
New Mommy Mixer
Mix and mingle with other new moms and their babies in this fun atmosphere.
Fridays
11 a.m. to Noon
Location: GV
Cost: FREE
Perinatal Mental Health Disorders – (PMHD) Training
In this 60-minute virtual training, you will gain a better understanding of what PMADs are, who is impacted, learn the risk factors associated with PMADs, stigmas and their effects, and how to identify local resources and referral systems. Please call 775.553.8024 or visit nvmch.org to learn more and to register.
October 9, 10 to 11 a.m.
November 8, 10 to 11 a.m.
December 11, 10 to 11 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Prepared Childbirth
This two-week session, held on Tuesday evenings, helps build confidence in your body’s ability to give birth while you interact with other couples who may have the same concerns.
October 1 & 8
November 12 & 19
December 10 & 17
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: GV
Cost: $35
Prepared Childbirth Express
This one-day, six-hour class helps build confidence in your body’s ability to give birth while you interact with other couples who may have the same concerns.
October 26
November 23
December 7
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: GV
Cost: $35
Safe Sleep Training for Parents and Caregivers
Learn the ABCs of safe sleep to ensure the well-being of your infant. Please call 775.553.8024 or visit nvmch.org to learn more.
Smoking Cessation for Pregnancy
Call the Nevada Tobacco Quitline: 800.784.8669.
Support for Moms-to-Be and New Moms
Did you know that 1 in 5 pregnant women and new moms experience some form of anxiety or mood disorder? Anxiety and mood disorders are treatable! To find helpful family resources, visit nvmch.org or call 775.553.8024.
Breastfeeding classes and consultations and Prenatal classes, such as Baby Basics and Daddy Boot Camps are available to help "almost" moms and dads and new moms feel more comfortable in their new roles.
For classes requiring registration (noted below), please click on the appropriate "New User" or "Returning User" link to register online.
Volunteer Opportunities
Medicare Assistance Program (MAP)
We need enthusiastic volunteers to make a difference in the community with our free MAP training. Learn at your own pace, attend monthly meetings to stay informed and help spread the word to protect, detect and report Medicare fraud, errors and abuse. Help yourself and others get the most out of Medicare. Call 702.616.4926 to register.
New Mama Care Kits Assembly Day
Help Southern NV MCH Coalition assemble postpartum aftercare kits. Please email [email protected] to sign up.
Wednesday, October 23
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: FLAM
Helping Hands
Our organization needs dependable and compassionate volunteers to provide transportation or deliver food to seniors who live in Henderson. Can you spare one morning or afternoon a few days each month? Please call 702.616.6554 to become a volunteer with Helping Hands of Henderson!