Education and Support
Education and Support for Your Birth Journey
Preparing for labor, delivery and life with your newborn can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We provide education and resources designed to help you feel confident, informed and supported.
Why does childbirth education matter?
Every birth experience is unique, and understanding your options can make a big difference. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your family, we provide classes and tools that cover everything from birth planning and pain management to newborn care and postpartum recovery.
What classes and resources are offered at Harris Regional Hospital?
We offer a variety of educational opportunities to meet your needs, including:
- Preparation for Childbirth - Having a baby is an exciting event. Preparation for childbirth helps you to be fully involved in the birth of your baby. Taught by certified childbirth educators, this class will prepare you, the expectant mother, and your loved ones with the facts about labor and delivery including both information and techniques to handle the labor process. This series should be started by the 7th month of pregnancy.
- Newborn Care - Having a baby can be a new and exciting experience but can also be a little scary and overwhelming! Our newborn care class covers newborn appearance, behaviors, comfort techniques, safety, diapering, bathing and more.
- Super Siblings - This class is designed to help older children prepare for the arrival of their new sibling and is suitable for children from ages 2-10. Class will include interactive hands-on activities, a tour of our Mother/Baby unit and training on what to expect when the new baby arrives. Certificates will be awarded to all participants.
- The Mother’s Connection - Mothers and their new babies, from birth through the crawling stage, are invited to join this popular class. Mothers share their joys, frustrations, questions and concerns as they make new friendships and receive positive support for their role as a mother.
Additional resources include:
For more information visit Classes & Events.
Our Classroom
Wednesdays from 9-11 am
Drop-ins Welcome
51 Eastgate Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(marked by x on map below)
Bereavement Support
While we hope for joyful beginnings, we understand that some families face unimaginable loss. Your care team is here to provide compassionate care and emotional support during these difficult times.
We offer:
- Bereavement counseling and grief support resources
- Memory-making services for families who wish to honor their baby
- Referrals to local and national support groups
Our goal is to ensure no family faces this journey alone. Please speak with your nurse or care provider for confidential support.