Pregnancy and Parenting at Baptist

Baptist is your trusted source for questions about pregnancy, prenatal care, breastfeeding, and labor and delivery.

There's a lot you need to know when you’re having a baby. That's why Baptist has put a host of information about pregnancy and childbirth together in one place. From prenatal care to breastfeeding classes to our Beautiful Beginnings booklet that takes you through pregnancy week by week, Baptist is your maternity resource.

Classes & Support Groups

Click on a headline to learn more about a class or support group.

  • Beautiful Bundles (new mom support group)
  • Breastfeeding Class
  • Back-to-Work Breastfeeding Class
  • Expectant Parents Class
  • Early Pregnancy Class
  • Grandparents Class
  • Lamaze Refresher Class
  • Mommy and Me Exercise
  • No Frills/Just the Facts
  • One-Day Childbirth Class (Saturday)
  • Prenatal Yoga
  • Prepared Childbirth Class
  • Relaxation Class
  • Sibling Class
  • SuperSitters Class

 

Pregnancy & Childbirth Articles from the Baptistonline.org Health Topic Library

Baptistonline.org’s Health Topic Library is your family's personal encyclopedia of general information on a variety of health topics. Below are links to some of the articles related to childbirth and pregnancy.

  • Caesarean Section
  • Choosing a Healthcare Provider for Your Pregnancy
  • D&C (Dilation and Curettage)
  • Danger Signs in Pregnancy
  • Diabetes in Pregnancy
  • Diet During Pregnancy
  • Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use During Pregnancy
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Episiotomy
  • Estimating Gestational Age
  • Exercise After Delivery
  • Exercise During Pregnancy
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Genetic Screening Before or During Pregnancy
  • Getting Ready for Pregnancy
  • Group B Streptococcus (Beta Strep) Infection and Pregnancy
  • Induction of Labor
  • Infertility
  • Labor and Delivery
  • Morning Sickness
  • Natural Family Planning
  • Nonreassuring Fetal Status (Fetal Distress)
  • Normal Growth of a Baby During Pregnancy
  • Pain Relief in Labor and Delivery
  • Postpartum Care
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Preeclampsia
  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prenatal Tests
  • Preterm Labor
  • Sex During Pregnancy
  • Skin Changes During Pregnancy
  • Smoking During Pregnancy
  • Sore Nipples
  • Travel When You Are Pregnant
  • Triple or Quad Test for Birth Defects
  • Working During Pregnancy
  • X-Rays During Pregnancy

NICU

The 40-bed Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women is where we treat babies who are born premature or have complications, such as heart defects or underdeveloped lungs. Click here to learn more.

Pediatric ER

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis has a separate pediatric/adolescent emergency department exclusively for pediatric medical emergency cases 24 hours a day. Click here to learn more.

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