Car Seat Safety Checks:
Jefferson Regional’s Certified Child Safety Technicians will inspect your infant carrier, car seat or booster seat to make sure it’s installed properly and will educate you on how to keep it that way. The service is FREE and is offered Monday through Friday by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call the Corporate Education Department at (870) 541-7333.
Maternal/Child Classes
Jefferson Regional offers a variety of maternal/child classes to the community at no charge. A list is provided below with a description of topics discussed during these courses. Registration for these classes is required. For complete details, call Jefferson Regional Corporate Education Department at (870) 541-7333.
- Preparing for Baby – (4 hours) Course is targeted to first-time parents and provides an overview of most maternal/child topics including: comfort measures during late pregnancy, labor and delivery basics, newborn care, infant feeding, postpartum care, car seat basics and a tour of the maternal/child unit.
- Baby Center Tour – (1 hour) Tour of maternal/child unit including labor and delivery, nursery and postpartum unit. Group discussion is encouraged throughout tour, and there is time for questions related to each area.
- Breastfeeding – (1 hour) Course on the basics of breastfeeding, including key techniques for success and solutions to common problems.
