Teddy Bear University
Fort Sanders Regional Teddy Bear University Schedule
Congratulations!
The anticipation of a baby can be an exciting and challenging time in your life.
Teddy Bear University wants to assist you in obtaining the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to meet these challenges. Attending any or all of the following classes will help you prepare for your child’s birth.
Class Schedules
Pregnancy & Childbirth Class
Begin this series during your 6th or 7th month. This five-week series covers topics including variations of labor and birth, breathing and relaxation, tips for your support person, pain relief, and care for the new mom and baby. Recommended for first-time parents.
Each class is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Classroom 2
2025
- November 11, 18, December 2, 9 & 16
2026
- January 7, 14, 21, 28, & Feb 4
- February 11, 18, 25, Mar 4 & 18
- March 25, Apr 1, 8, 15 & 29
- May 6, 13, 20, 27 & Jun 3
- June 10, 17, 24, Jul 1 & 8
- July 15, 22, 29, Aug 5 & 12
- August 19, Sept 2, 9, 16 & 23
- September 30, Oct 14, 21, 28 & Nov 4
- November 11, 18, Dec 2, 9 & 16
Super Saturday
Take this in your 7th or early 8th month. This class combines the information from the Pregnancy and Childbirth series into an all-day Saturday class – Breathing and Relaxation is not included. This class is a good option as a refresher course or for those who would have difficulty attending five weekly sessions. (Not recommended for first-time parents.)
(Each class is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Classroom 2 – Lunch on your own)
2025
- December 13
2026
- January 17
- February 21
- March 21
- April 18
- May 23
- June 27
- July 25
- August 22
- September 26
- October 24
- November 21
- December 19
Breastfeeding
Take this class in your 7th or early 8th month. Learn breastfeeding basics such as how to get started, correct positioning and technique, tips for returning to work, and an overview of breast pumps. A support person is encouraged to attend.
2025
(Each class is 5 to 8 p.m.)
- December 14
2026
(Each class is Sunday 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Classroom 1)
- January 25
- February 22
- March 22
- April 19
- May 24
- June 7
- July 19
- August 23
- September 29
- October 18
- November 15
- December 13
Registration
You may phone the Covenant Health Call Center 865-673-FORT (3678) to reserve a class.
Class subject to cancellation if insufficient number of registered participants.
Inclement Weather Policy
Weekday classes will follow the Knox County schools inclement weather schedule.
Super Saturday classes will be held as determined by local weather/travel advisories. All registered participants will be notified by 6 a.m. on Saturday if class will be cancelled.
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