Western Baptist Hospital introduces Smart Beginnings Childbirth Class, a free course specifically designed for pregnant teenagers and other nontraditional families. Participants are encouraged to bring their partner, mother or a friend, but also may attend alone. The class will cover these topics:

• Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
• Stages of labor and delivery
• Signs and symptoms of labor
• Preparing for parenting and bonding
• Newborn care
• Coping with a new baby
• Stressors of non-traditional pregnancy and child-rearing

The two-session course meets from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Atrium Classroom of Western Baptist Hospital’s Doctors Office Building 2 on the following Mondays:

• March 24 and 31
• June 23 and 30
• Aug. 18 and 25
• Sept. 22 and 29
• Nov. 17 and 24

To register or for more information about Smart Beginnings or other maternity classes at Western Baptist, visit westernbaptist.com and click on “Baby Steps” and then “Having a baby at Baptist.” You also may phone Baptist’s StorkLine at (270) 575-BABY (2229).