San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Childbirth Center will host a four-week childbirth preparation class from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays on Zoom, from July 8 to July 29.

The class will help new parents prepare for the birth of their baby. Topics covered include comfort measures, breathing, relaxation, the stages and phases of labor, support person skills, medical interventions in labor, the first few weeks at home and postpartum care.

Emphasis is placed on having a healthy pregnancy, understanding the physical and emotional challenges of labor and delivery, and getting to know other pregnant women and families.

The classes are free but registration is required. To register, call (505) 609-2134 or visit www.sanjuanregional.com/classes/childbirth-july-2021. Only one person per family should register.

A second round of classes will be held from Aug. 5 to Aug. 26. To register for August’s classes, visit www.sanjuanregional.com/classes/childbirth-august-2021.

The Childbirth Center is also available for tours for expecting mothers and one support person over the age of 18. Tours must be scheduled ahead of time. To register for a tour, call (505) 609-6153 or (505) 609-6484.