Pregnancy & Parenting Classes
Choose from a range of supportive classes designed to help you, your partner, and your family feel more prepared— before birth and beyond. From childbirth prep to newborn care, our trusted courses make learning approachable and practical.
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Pregnancy & Parenting Topics We Cover
UNC Rex is here to help you feel informed and supported every step of the way. We offer both in-person classes at the Rex Women’s Center and self-paced online courses from Nurtured Nest—so you can learn what you need, how and when it works best for you.
In-Person Classes
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Online Self-Paced Topics
- Childbirth + Postpartum
- Breastfeeding
- Infant Safety
- Newborn Sleep
- Dogs + Baby
- Grandparents
- Pelvic Floor Health
- Baby's Care in the First Year
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Why Take a Childbirth Class Near You?
Preparing for a baby isn’t just about buying swaddles and installing a car seat— it’s about feeling ready when everything is about to change.
Our expert-led classes go beyond the basics to help you:
- Understand what’s actually happening during labor (and what’s normal)
- Practice real comfort techniques that work—whether you’re aiming for an epidural, unmedicated birth, or something in between
- Build a birth plan you actually feel good about
- Prepare for postpartum—the physical recovery and the emotional shifts no one warns you about
- Learn the need-to-know newborn care, from feeding to diapering to safety
- Help your partner or support person know how to be truly helpful (not just holding the bag of snacks)
Whether it’s your first baby or not your first rodeo, these classes help you feel less overwhelmed, more confident, and better supported—for birth and beyond.
Serving Raleigh, Holly Springs, Cary, Apex, and beyond — trusted by Triangle-area families for decades.
In-Person & Online Class Summaries
Childbirth Education
Understand the stages of labor, options for pain management, when to come to the hospital, and how to create a birth plan.
Breastfeeding Preparation
Learn how milk supply works, how to latch baby correctly, and what to expect in the early days. Great for partners too.
Baby Basics
From diapering and swaddling to calming techniques and when to call the doctor, this class helps you feel ready from day one.
Infant Safety & CPR
Learn essential safety strategies, safe sleep practices, and hands-on CPR techniques.
Prenatal Yoga
Stretch, strengthen, and connect with your changing body. No prior yoga experience needed.
Grandparent Classes
Help your support team feel confident and included in this new stage of life.
Virtual Class Options
Can’t make it in person? Access self-paced online classes anytime—ideal for busy families or those in Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, or Wake Forest.
Let’s get you ready with real education, trusted instructors, and a plan you can feel good about.
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