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Seton Center for Women and Children

To get you and your baby off to a healthy and happy start, you'll want to see your doctor regularly throughout your pregnancy. You'll also want to learn all you can about childbirth and caring for your newborn. St. Vincent's Seton Center for Women and Infant's Health is a wonderful resource to help you do this, no matter where you are choosing to deliver your baby.

The goal of our Seton Center is to offer new moms and families consistent information and support. Our programs will help you stay healthy during pregnancy and prepare you for the birthing experience. We also offer information and classes for siblings, infant healthcare, and skills to manage your new life.

More about our Seton Center for Women and Infant's Health

St. Vincent's created Seton Center for Women and Infant's Health just for you. This comprehensive education and support program will meet your special needs during pregnancy, childbirth, and your baby's first year.

One or two days after you leave the hospital, you and your baby may return to the Seton Center for a check-up and any necessary follow-up care.

Our registered nurses can answer your questions and help you with breastfeeding, umbilical cord care, sleeping issues, and other concerns you might have.

The center provides:

Prenatal, postnatal, and childbirth education classes
One-on-one, telephone, and classroom education about caring for your new baby and other parenting issues
Tours of our Maternity Suites, postpartum unit, and newborn nursery
Books, DVDs, and other educational materials on prenatal care, childbirth, breast feeding, parenting, and women's health
Registered nurses who offer telephone advice on everything from your recovery and care to breastfeeding and newborn care
Registered nurses who perform free postpartum newborn assessments and health screenings as well as a referral to a pediatrician for any specific problems your baby may have
Breast feeding pump rentals and sales
Help contacting community and civic agencies that offer additional support for moms and their children

Seton Center Riverside

Seton Center is located at 3 Shircliff Way, Suite 320, on the third floor of the Dillon Building at St. Vincent's Medical Center.

Please contact us at 904-308-6359 or email us with your questions.

Seton Center Southside

Located inside the Family Birth Place at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Southside.

4201 Belfort Road Jacksonville, FL 32216

Jun

22

Saturday

Safe Sitter Class at St. Vincent's Riverside

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Girls and boys ages 11 and up have the opportunity to acquire competencies in rescue skills, basic first aid, and safe and nurturing childcare.
Jun

22

Saturday

Saturday Childbirth Class at St. Vincent's Riverside

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Classes cover the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, changes during pregnancy, warning signs of pre-term labor, potential complications of pregnancy, what to expect during labor and birth, labor support and more.
Jun

22

Saturday

Infant CPR and Safety at St. Vincent's Southside

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This 2 hour class covers basic safety concerns as well as infant and child CPR. You may attend this class before or after your baby is born. Please call 296-5212 to register for this class.
Jun

25

Tuesday

Breastfeeding Class at St. Vincent's Riverside

7:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Attend this one session before the 9th month of pregnancy. Learn the benefits of breastfeeding, how to prepare for breastfeeding, how to get started, how fathers can help and tips on continuing after you go home.
Jun

25

Tuesday

Infant Safety Class at St. Vincent's Riverside

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

You may attend this class before your baby is born or after. The class covers basic safety concerns, how to prepare your home for a baby and the basics of infant CPR, along with demonstrations.