LA LECHE LEAGUE OF COLUMBIA, a breast-feeding information and support group, meets the first Tuesday of each month at Sandhills Community Church. Call 803-738-0909.  

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF LEXINGTON, a breast-feeding information and support group, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at Zion Lutheran Church. Call 800-617-0639.  

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT BREAST-FEEDING, a class for new mothers and those inexperienced with breast-feeding, is at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. Fathers are encouraged to attend. The cost is $20 per couple. Call 803-296-2273 or visit www.palmettohealth.org.  

BREAST-FEEDING BASICS, a class for new mothers and those inexperienced with breast-feeding, is at Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital. Fathers are encouraged to attend. The cost is $20 per couple. Registration is required. Call 803-296-2273 or visit www.palmettohealth.org.  

SNUGGLERS, a free breast-feeding support group for all breast-feeding moms and their babies, is at 10 a.m. the second Friday of each month at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. The group is facilitated by a board-certified lactation consultant. Call 803-296-2273 or visit www.palmettohealth.org.  

GREAT EXPERIENCE, an early pregnancy class recommended for all women, is at Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital. Expectant couples learn about normal physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, nutritional needs and fetal growth and development. The cost is $15 per couple. Registration is required. Call 803-296-2273 or visit www.palmettohealth.org.  

MATERNITY UNIT TOURS are given at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital and are part of all classes. Call 803-296-2273 or visit www.palmettohealth.org.  

BIRTHPLACE TOURS are given at Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital and are part of all classes. Call 803-296-2273 or visit www.palmettohealth.org.  

FAMILY AFFAIR, a class to prepare children for the arrival of new siblings, is at Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital. This class, for ages 3 – 10 and their parents, includes lessons on how to hold and diaper a baby and a tour of the nursery. The cost is $10. Registration is required. Call 803-296-5437 or visit www.palmettohealth.org.  

PRENATAL AND CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES are offered at Martin Primary Health Care center in Winnsboro. Discussions include promoting a healthy pregnancy, childbirth preparation, breast-feeding, caring for a newborn and car seat safety. Classes are free. Call 803-635-6099.  

BABY BASICS, a class for expectant parents, is 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. The cost is $20 per couple. Call 803-296-2273 or visit www.palmettohealth.org.  

CHILDBIRTH SATURDAY WORKSHOPS are offered several times each month at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. Call 803-296-2273 or visit www.palmettohealth.org.  

BABY 101, a class about caring for a newborn, family adjustments and early newborn development, is at Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital. Topics include car seat safety and the mother’s physical recovery following birth. The cost is $20 per couple. Registration is required. Call 803-296-5437 or visit www.palmettohealth.org.  

YOUR SPECIAL DELIVERY, a four-week series of classes designed to prepare you for the birth experience, is offered 6:30 – 9 p.m. May 1, 8, 15 and 22 at Lexington Medical Center. The next session begins June 5. One-day sessions are offered May 5 and 19. To register, call 803-791-2318 or visit www.lexmed.com.  

A BREAST-FEEDING CLASS is offered at 6:30 p.m. May 10 at Lexington Medical Center. The class is free. To register, call 803-791-2318 or visit www.lexmed.com.  

CARING FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY, a class that provides information on how to care for mother and baby after birth, is offered at 6 p.m. May 1 and 17 at Lexington Medical Center. To register, call 803-791-2318 or visit www.lexmed.com.  

SUPER SIBLING, a class for ages 3 – 10 who are expecting a sibling, is offered at 6 p.m. May 3 and 15 at Lexington Medical Center. The class includes a tour of a labor and delivery room. The class is free. To register, call 803-791-2318 or visit www.lexmed.com.  

TOURS FOR THE EXPECTANT FAMILY are offered at Lexington Medical Center. To arrange a tour, call 803-791-2229.  

LABOR AND POSTPARTUM DOULA services are offered at Lexington Medical Center. For details, call 803-791-2229.  

KID’S KLASS, a class to prepare children for the arrival of new siblings, is at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month and the third Tuesday of each month at 7 Medical Park, in the first-floor conference room. This class, for children ages 3 and older and their parents, includes lessons on how to hold and diaper a baby. Registration is required. This class is free. Call 803-296-2273 or visit www.palmettohealth.com.