Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s greatest joys, but also one of its biggest challenges. Between sleepless nights, new routines and the emotional highs and lows that come with motherhood, many moms look for guidance and support. Southern Hills Hospital offers that support with compassion, and it’s completely free.
Prenatal support
The journey begins before the baby even arrives. Expectant mothers and their support team are invited on a free maternity tour, where they can see the hospital’s amenities, meet the care team and ask questions that ease worries and calm nerves.
Southern Hills also offers a free childbirth class that goes beyond medical facts to focus on the real experience. From understanding the changes of the third trimester to learning comfort techniques for labor, the class prepares mothers with both knowledge and confidence. It’s a place where questions are met with empathy and reassurance, something an online search can’t replicate.
Every Tuesday, moms-to-be can gather for free prenatal yoga. Through stretching, breathing and mindful focus, the class nurtures strength and calm in preparation for labor. It also gives expectant mothers a space to connect with others and build community.
Support for new dads, too
Soon-to-be dads are not left out. The hospital’s free Daddy Boot Camp is designed just for expectant fathers, giving them a space to ask questions and prepare for the big changes ahead. Topics range from supporting the mother through pregnancy to introducing the baby to pets, adjusting to new relationship dynamics and learning the hands-on basics of feeding and diaper changes. The class offers practical, real-world advice that helps dads feel prepared from the start.
Bereavement support
When parenthood takes an unexpected turn, Southern Hills extends its embrace to families walking through grief. The Infant Bereavement Support Group welcomes parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss, providing a space for connection and understanding. Meetings include a welcome, a brief reading and conversation, and a remembrance activity such as painting rocks, making butterfly suncatchers or creating beaded key chains. Guided by women’s services caregivers and behavioral health professionals, the group offers comfort, creativity and the reassurance that families don’t have to face loss alone.
Postnatal support
Postnatal support at Southern Hills goes beyond medical care. After delivery, mothers are welcomed back for Baby and Me Yoga. This gentle practice encourages bonding, supports the baby’s motor development and helps moms recover physically and emotionally. Many describe it as one of their first cherished activities to share with their little one.
Of the many challenges new parents may face, breastfeeding can be among the most difficult. To help, Southern Hills offers a breastfeeding support group staffed by two certified lactation consultants, available at no cost. They assist with everything from latching difficulties to transitioning between bottle and breast. “Breastfeeding is natural, but it isn’t always easy,” says lactation consultant Agnes Schaffer. “We’re here to make sure moms never feel like they have to figure it out alone.”
The hospital is also launching a New Infant Care class that will offer parents practical advice on feeding and positioning their baby, diaper changes and even the basics of infant CPR. The class helps parents navigate common worries with clear, practical guidance. Parents will also have 24/7 access to Consult-A-Nurse, a free phone line for questions and guidance anytime.
When families leave, they go home not only with their baby, but also with knowledge, confidence and a community ready to support them. From the first hospital tour to those first yoga stretches with their baby, Southern Hills provides not just a place to give birth, but a circle of care for life’s most tender moments.
For more information, registration and class times, visit southernhillshospital.com.
Heather Mills is the director of communications and community engagement at Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center.