Video: Dr. Michelle Hocking talks about the many St. Luke's resources for parents-to-be.
Preparing For Baby
St. Luke's expert team of nurses, doctors and health educators offer the information, classes and services you need to become well-prepared for your new family member.
Classes
St. Luke's classes cover every stage and age group, from health before conception to baby basics, refresher courses for grandparents, information for siblings, prenatal classes and how to perform infant massage.
- Classes for parents trying to conceive
- Support group for couples having difficulty conceiving
- Classes for the entire family
Pregnancy and parenting e-newsletter
St. Luke's free e-Newsletter tracks your baby's development week by week during your pregnancy and baby's first year. Sign up today!
Tour the hospital
On the big day, you want to know exactly where you're going.
- Sign up for a tour of our birth center.
- Use our maps and directions to plan out your arrival.
Preregister online
Don’t worry about completing forms on the big day – you can save time and energy when you arrive at the hospital by preregistering for your hospital stay.
Your hospital stay
When the time arrives for you to come to the hospital, you'll go directly to the Birth Care Center. We make it easy to let your loved ones share in this experience through online resources.
- Families can send flowers and greetings.
- Set up Web cam visits from your suite.
- Share photos of your baby through our online nursery.
Going home
Going home is exciting, but for a new parent it can also seem daunting. St. Luke's offers classes for new parents and extensive resources for parents including breastfeeding support and My Nurse, a free 24/7 call service staffed by registered nurses for those middle-of-the-night questions.
Whether you're just starting to plan or getting ready to meet your new baby, St. Luke's is here with the classes, resources and support you need to feel prepared. If you have questions, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions. For more information, e-mail us or call 319/369-7264.
