Baby Boomers Events in South Carolina: A Roundup of Informative Events and Support Services for Families
Embarking on the journey of parenthood in South Carolina just got a whole lot easier with an abundance of free educational offerings and support services for expectant and new parents and their families. Here’s a roundup of some of the fantastic opportunities available in the coming months.
Support for New Moms
The Navigating Motherhood events hosted by Reproductive Journey Counseling and Support provide a remarkable opportunity for women with young children, especially those in the infancy through preschool age. This free support group is designed to encourage the sharing of experiences and foster connections between moms. It’s definitely an event worth checking out!
Parenting Classes and Programs
The Prepared Parents: Infant Care initiative by Spartanburg Medical Center offers helpful information for all first-time parents. The Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside is also hosting Infant Safety and Childbirth Preparation classes, ensuring parents are well-equipped and confident in welcoming their newborn. A Breastfeeding Class offered at the same location would be a healthy add-on for moms eager to learn more about infant nutrition.
Add to these, the exciting parental support programs by Nourish Integrative Lactation and Wellness certainly for new and expecting moms, an amazing gesture. Also, don’t miss the Getting Ready for Baby class hosted by Prisma Health Patewood particularly if you’re expecting.
Virtual Assistance
Staying home due to the ongoing pandemic? No worries. A free virtual tour of the Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and OB hospital walking tours at Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside have got you covered. You can get yourself familiarized with the venue well before your big day.
Enhance your parenting skills virtually with the Prepared Grandparents and Prepared Fathers classes by Spartanburg Regional and stay ahead in your parenting journey!
Additional Resourceful Events
Greenville Technical College offers Free OB ultrasounds at their OB Ultrasound Clinic. The scans performed by students, are under direct supervision which attests to the quality of examinations.
Parents-to-be, don’t miss sharing your thoughts and feelings at the Table for Two event offered at Spartanburg Medical Center. It’s a wonderful opportunity for breastfeeding moms to discuss the thrills and trials of the breastfeeding journey.
If you’re an expectant mom between 22 and 30 weeks gestational age, consider enrolling for this. Hey, that’s not all. There’s also Infant and Child CPR class hosted by Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside and Spartanburg Medical Center.
Events for Older Kids
Your preteens and teenagers aren’t left out. The Rollercoaster group at Compass of Carolina: and the Second Chance group at the same venue explore age-specific issues that teens may face, such as changes in family dynamics due to divorce, and behavioral challenges, respectively.
In the end, regardless of the stage of your parenthood journey, there’s an activity or event in South Carolina that’s designed with you in mind. The state’s rich offering of educational and support opportunities aids in promoting a thriving community of informed, empowered, and confident parents.
