The Source for Family Information
Women's Health- Prenatal
Birthing Centers:

Breastfeeding/Lactation Consultants

Doulas: What is a Doula?

Midwifery Care

Postpartum Counseling
  • Dr. Debra Carter, 6016 26th St W, St 2, Bradenton, 941-753-
    0064
  • Dr. Susan McSwain, 941-751-9395

Prenatal Classes
Manatee Memorial Hospital
MOMM's Place/Perinatal Education
Classes:
Perinatal Education classes are held at
MOMM's Place, Suite 3F, located on the third
floor of the Outpatient Services Building at
Manatee Memorial.
Call 745-6925 for a
complete class schedule or for more
information
.
Classes:
  • Prepared Childbirth - 6 classes
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
  • Keeping Baby Safe
  • Your Amazing Newborn
  • Mom & Baby Groups
  • Breastfeeding Classes are offered
    at MOMMs Place at Manatee
    Memorial the first Tuesday of every month
    from 7 to 9 pm. This is a class designed o
help you understand what you need to do for
your baby in the first few weeks to get off to a
great start with breastfeeding.
A lactation specialist is available to answer
questions about breastfeeding.
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Women's Center Classes & Support
Groups:
Childbirth Education Department offers a
variety of programs for the expectant family. Topics
include baby care basics, breastfeeding, infant
CPR.
For more info and upcoming classes call
(941) 782-2229

Preview Night
: an informal evening for families to
tour the Women's Center birthing area, meet the
staff, register for classes and make arrangements
with business office reps.

Gestational Diabetes Classes- reservations
required call 941-782-2222

Mom & Baby Group: Wednesdays, 11:30-1pm,
$3.50 for lunch (optional)
A lactation specialist is available to answer
questions about breastfeeding
Mama's milk-  does a baby good