Obstetric Services
Memorial Health Care Systems is committed to providing a great start for you and your family. We know the birth of your baby is a new beginning. We want to share in your experience.
OB Services
Prenatal Care
Continuing Care
Online Childbirth Class
MHCS offers you a choice of birthing classes that includes an online option. It is a perfect alternative for busy expectant parents to learn at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. With the e-Class, parents have access to:
- Self-paced education for all types of learners
- Engaging videos and animation
- Interactive quizzes, activities and worksheets
- Learn about your changing body
- Recognize signs of labor
- Discover helpful comfort techniques
- Understand different medical procedures
- View birth stories
- Review cesarean birth
- Newborn education
- Postpartum care
You will receive an access code after you register. Your access code is valid for up to 30 days. During this period, you can access the online program as often as you want.
To register, contact the OB Supervisor at 402-643-2971.
Once registered for the eClass, you will receive an email which will include your log in and password information to the online course.
(e-Class includes Infant Care class held at the hospital.)
Prenatal Education Offered by the Memorial Hospital and Clinic Staff
The birth of a child is one of life's most cherished and amazing events. We are here for you, close to home.
To register for any of the following classes ask your doctor's nurse for a registration card or contact OB Supervisor at 402-643-2971.
- Prepared Childbirth
a four to five-week class to prepare for labor, delivery and postpartum. Designed for moms and their coaches expecting a first child or who have not taken classes with their previous pregnancies. - Refresher Childbirth Preparedness Class
a three-week class for those who want to brush up on breathing techniques, relaxation and pushing techniques. - New Baby and Me Sibling Class
this class is a fun way for siblings to understand what a new baby will mean in their life and help ease their fears by showing them where mom will be during her hospital stay. The class is geared toward 3-7 year olds. Each child receives a Big Brother/Big Sister tee shirt. - Newborn Care Class
a one-evening class packed with great information to prepare you for the arrival of your new baby. This class will cover many topics from newborn appearance to soothing your newborn. Included in this class is a tour of the Birthing suites.
Lactation Information
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Car Seat Safety
At Seward Memorial Hospital, all newborn babies are required to have their car seats checked before going home. We have certified child passenger safety technicians on staff that check your car seat for recalls, help you install the seat correctly in your vehicle and answer any questions that you may have about child restraints.
We have a car seat education class once a month. The class is held at Seward Memorial Hospital. During the one-hour class, you will watch a short video about the proper use of a child restraint, practice using your seat and install the seat in your vehicle. Please bring the car seat you will be using for your newborn with you to class. See the box below for tips about choosing a car seat. For more information please call (402) 643-2971.
- When buying a seat, there isn't one brand that is better than another. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Is it easy to use?
- Does it fit in in my vehicle?
- Will it fit my baby?
- Car seats can only be used for 5-10 years from their manufacture date. This date is printed either on the seat or on a label on the seat and depends of the brand or manufacturer. The seat shouldn't be used after they expire.
- Only use a previously used car seat if you know the history of the seat (has it been in a car crash or has it had any recalls/repair). Seats purchased from a garage sale or second hand store may have problems that you are unaware of, so be sure to inquire about the history of the car seat.