Todd Stewart, MD, is no stranger to critically ill patients and life-saving procedures. As a spinal neurosurgeon and chief of neurosurgery at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, it’s all in a day’s work. But it came as a shock when he suffered a life-threatening heart attack last year.

Sarah and Andrew Sapperstein were looking forward to being parents and were overjoyed and shocked to discover that they were having twins. As the months passed, Sarah's pregnancy was going smoothly, and they planned to welcome their babies by cesarean section (C-section) at 38 weeks.

At the top of Kristina Skinner’s to-do list when she was pregnant with her first baby was to learn about breastfeeding. In preparation for her new arrival, Kristina attended Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s breastfeeding class, where she learned the basics of breastfeeding and received information about pumping.Then as her due date approached, Kristina and her husband, Nathan, finished the nursery and eagerly awaited the arrival of their first child. “I felt prepared for delivery, breastfeeding and becoming a mom.”

This class will cover a variety of topics that are essential to know prior to babysitting children. Topics include the business of babysitting, child development, and behavior, as well as basic childcare. Participants learn how to change a diaper, bottle feeding techniques, safety, and first aid, and how to choose fun games that are age-appropriate for kids. This class is offered virtually and in person.

Using the American Heart Association’s curriculum, you’ll learn the lifesaving skills of CPR for adults, children, and infants. Participants will also have an introduction to AED use and learn how to relieve choking in an adult, child, or infant. This class is offered virtually and in person.