March 27, 2023 – HCA Florida Brandon Hospital will offer the following free education programs in April for expectant mothers. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling 813-653-1065.
Childbirth Preparation
This informative in-person class will cover the third trimester, labor and delivery, comfort measures, medical interventions, postpartum and infant care. Have questions about your upcoming delivery? One of our highly skilled and experienced registered nurses will be available to provide answers to any questions you may have. Our goal is to help you feel at ease and comfortable with what to expect when your baby arrives. Please bring your labor “coach” and, if possible, a blanket and a pillow. Lunch and snacks will be provided. A tour of our Baby Suites will be offered as well.
Dates: Saturday, April 1 and Saturday, April 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital’s Brandon Medical Center
Address: 220 S. Moon Ave., Suite 262, Brandon, FL 33511
Baby Matters
This interactive class will help you understand what to expect developmentally before and after your baby is born. You will be given ideas for activities to do, which will enhance development and build “attachment” with your baby. A wide range of topics will be discussed, including how much sleep your baby needs, as well as newborn infant care.
Date: Saturday, April 15
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital’s Brandon Medical Center
Address: 220 S. Moon Ave., Suite 262, Brandon, FL 33511
A Baby Matters – Spanish Version class will also be offered.
Date: Monday, April 17
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital’s Brandon Medical Center
Address: 220 S. Moon Ave., Suite 262, Brandon, FL 33511
Breastfeeding 101
Do you plan on breastfeeding your baby or want to find out more about it? This class is just for you. Instructed by our International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants, participants will learn why their milk is the best for their baby and how this natural process works. Challenges and solutions will also be discussed. You will leave this class more confident and prepared for a successful breastfeeding journey.
Date: Thursday, April 20
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital’s Brandon Medical Center
Address: 220 S. Moon Ave., Suite 262, Brandon, FL 33511
About HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Accredited by The Joint Commission, HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a 455-bed acute care facility that is nationally ranked as a Top 100 Hospital by IBM Watson. The hospital offers a number of specialty services including a Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence, Children’s Emergency Center, Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, Burn and Plastic Surgery Center, Weight Loss Surgery Center of Excellence, Comprehensive Stroke Center and The Women’s Center, which includes the baby suites and Level III neonatal intensive care units. Additional services include an orthopedic program, comprehensive hand program and lymphedema surgery. The hospital’s ER is one of the busiest in the state, with adult and children’s centers on its main campus and five additional emergency locations in Lakeland, New Tampa, Plant City, Riverview and Temple Terrace. The hospital is located at 119 Oakfield Drive in Brandon, FL. For more information, visit HCAFloridaBrandonHospital.com.