BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO BE, a class for children ages 3–9 expecting a sibling, is at 6 p.m. July 20 at Trident Community Center. The class is free. To register, call 797-3463.

A FREE CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK is 4–6 p.m. July 6 at Babies R Us. Safe Kids Trident Area and Trident Health System are partnering to help keep your child safe.  Car seat safety checks and information on proper usage of booster seats will be taught.  Safety information and activities will also be available for parents and children.  Stop by Babies R Us to check that your child’s car seat is properly installed. For more information, call Trident HealthFinders at 797-FIND.

INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED, a baby care class for expectant parents, is at 6 p.m. July 26 at Trident Medical Center, Café A. The class is free. To register, call 797-3463.

INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED, a baby care class for expectant parents, is at 6 p.m. July 8 at Summerville Medical Center. The class is free. To register, call 797-3463.

THE BEST FED BABY PARENTING GROUP is 1–3 p.m. Tuesdays in the Summerville Medical Center first floor classroom. The drop-in session is free and includes weight checks for baby and breast-feeding guidance from a board certified lactation consultant. For more information, call 797-3463.

THE BEST FED BABY PARENTING GROUP is 1–3 p.m. Wednesdays in the Trident Medical Center Café A. The drop-in session is free and includes weight checks for baby and breast-feeding guidance from a board certified lactation consultant. For more information, call 797-3463.

CHILDBIRTH AWARENESS CLASSES are Wednesdays 6–8 p.m. starting July 7 at Trident Medical Center, Café B. Learn about the birth process, procedures, and breathing and relaxation techniques to use during labor and delivery. This class also includes a hospital tour. Cost is $45 for a four-week class. For more information, call 797-3463.

CHILDBIRTH AWARENESS ONE DAY SESSION is 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. July 24 at Trident Medical Center, Café B. Learn about the birth process, procedures, and breathing and relaxation techniques to use during labor and delivery in this one-day class. Cost is $45. For more information, call 797-3463.

A WELCOME TOUR AND HOSPITAL ORIENTATION is from 6 to 8 p.m. July 1 at both Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center. Tour the facilities and meet the Women’s and Children’s Health Services staff. This tour is designed to acquaint expectant parents with the services and philosophy of our Family Centered Care Program in preparation for their labor experience. Free. For more information, call 797-3463.

A PRENATAL WELCOME TOUR is 6–7 p.m. July 7 at Trident Medical Center, Café A. Free. For more information, call 797-3463.

BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY, designed especially for new moms is 6–8 p.m. July 19 at Trident Medical Center, Café A. Learn proper breastfeeding techniques to get you started. Partners are encouraged to attend. Free. For more information, call 797-3463.

BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY, designed especially for new moms is 6–8 p.m. July 22 at Summerville Medical Center. Learn proper breastfeeding techniques to get you started. Partners are encouraged to attend. Free. For more information, call 797-3463.

NIA DANCE is Tuesdays July 6–27 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in the Trident H2U Lobby. This high-energy class offers a variety of movement routines designed to energize and invigorate the body while stimulating mind, emotions and spiritual connections. Cost is $36 for the four-week session or $9 per class. Call Trident HealthFinders at 797-3463.

MEET & EAT, sponsored by H2U Trident HealthFinders, is at 11:30 a.m. July 16 at Iacofano’s at 626 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Call 847-5068 for details and to RSVP.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES are the first Monday and Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at MUSC. Classes are held once a week for four weeks. Enroll between your 25th and 36th weeks of pregnancy. The cost is $50. To register, call 792-5300.

THE TRIDENT HEALTHFINDERS BREAST-FEEDING HOTLINE is available at 847-4554.

A SIBLING PREPARATION CLASS a free class is designed to help children 3 years of age or older adjust to the new baby in the home is at East Cooper Medical Center. A tour of the nursery is included. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

LA LECHE LEAGUE meets for breast-feeding information and support at 10:15 a.m. the first Friday of each month at the Mount Pleasant Library; at 10:15 a.m. the second Friday of each month (toddler meeting for babies 6 months old and older) at Seacoast Church; at 10:15 a.m. the third Friday of each month at John Wesley United Methodist Church; at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Summerville Church of Christ; and at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Daniel Island. All meetings are free. Call to confirm. All pregnant and breast-feeding women are welcome. Call 971-6632.

INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES are at the Pediatric Rehab Center at East Cooper Clinic. For details, call 375-5293.

A BREASTFEEDING CLASS is the last Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 336 North Tower at MUSC. Free. To register, call 792-5300.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION TOURS are offered at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. The class teaches childbirth techniques, what to expect and how to manage labor and emergencies. Each attendee should supply her obstetrician’s name and due date. Bring a pillow. The cost is $50 per couple. Call 402-2273 or visit www.ropersaintfrancis.com.

SPECIAL DELIVERY LAMAZE weekly sessions are at East Cooper Regional Medical Center. This three-session class covers stages of labor, medication options, the birth process, breathing and relaxation, post-partum and infant care. The cost is $55. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

BREAST-FEEDING CLASSES for expectant mothers are at East Cooper Regional Medical Center. The class is free. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

BABY BOOT CAMP childbirth preparation classes are at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. The class, for expectant and new parents, grandparents and grandparents-to-be, includes baby care techniques, including safety, bathing and diapering tips. Each attendee should supply her obstetrician’s name and due date. The cost is $15 per couple. Call 402-2273 or visit www.ropersaintfrancis.com.

SPECIAL REFRESHER DELIVERY SATURDAY weekly sessions are at East Cooper Regional Medical Center. This class is designed for second- and third-time parents. It moves quickly over stages of labor, medication options, the birth process, relaxation and breathing. A maternity tour is also included. The cost is $50. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER a free class that prepares siblings for a new baby is offered at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. A parent must attend with the child. Each attendee should supply her obstetrician’s name and due date. Call 402-2273 or visit www.ropersaintfrancis.com.

BREAST-FEEDING CLASSES for moms-to-be and interested fathers and family members are at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. Each attendee should supply her obstetrician’s name and due date. The class is free. Call 402-2273 or visit www.ropersaintfrancis.com.

EXPECTANT PARENTS TOURS are at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. The class answers questions about what to pack, admission procedures and more. Each attendee should supply her obstetrician’s name and due date. Registration is required for each person attending. The class is free. Call 402-2273 or visit www.ropersaintfrancis.com.

A NEWBORN CLASS is at East Cooper Regional Medical Center. The class is free. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

123 FOR PARENTS TO BE, a class covering newborn basics, is 6:30–8:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in MUSC’s 2 West classroom. The class is free. To register, call 792-5300.

GETTING TO KNOW ME, a class for parents of premature and sick newborns, is at 10 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month and at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Room 841 of MUSC’s Children’s Hospital. Call 792-1982 or 792-8806.

PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES are at the MUSC Wellness Center. For details, call 792-0767 or e-mail kids@musc.edu.

GETTING TO KNOW ME, a developmental class for parents of premature and sick newborns helps parents better understand and care for their special newborn, are at MUSC. Classes are held the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10 a.m. and the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Room 841 of the Children's Hospital. For more information, contact Kathie Chase at 792-1982 or Deborah West at 792-8806.

INFANT MASSAGE CLASS meets weekly at MUSC. Classes are designed for you and your baby (from birth to pre-crawling). Massaging your baby is a tactile translation of love, security and physical comfort. For a fee schedule and to register, contact Grace Smith, RN at 792-0590 and enter pager ID 18559.

1-2-3 FOR PARENTS TO BE, a basic newborn class, is held the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are held in 2 West Classroom in Main Hospital. To register, call 792-5300.