Classes and resources for expecting parents
Free hospital classes and tours, our own guides, and trusted resources to help you feel ready for birth and the newborn weeks.
Free classes and tours at HCA Florida University Hospital
The hospital where Dr. Malik delivers offers free programs for expectant parents. Recent offerings have included:
Maternity tour
Walk through Labor & Delivery and the postpartum unit, and learn what to expect when you arrive.
See tour datesBaby care and breastfeeding class
Newborn care basics and getting started with breastfeeding, taught at the hospital.
See class datesClasses, dates, and costs are set by the hospital and change often. Register through the hospital’s Classes and Events calendar. Classes fill up, so sign up during your second trimester.
Our guides for getting ready
Going into labor?
When to go to the hospital, which entrance, and what to bring.
Where we deliver
HCA Florida University Hospital, its NICU, and tours.
Hospital bag checklist
What to pack for you, your baby, and your support person.
Signs of labor
Contractions, water breaking, and when not to wait.
Pain relief in labor
Epidurals and other options.
Choosing a pediatrician
Questions to ask before your baby arrives.
Newborn car seat
Choosing and installing a rear-facing seat.
Breastfeeding
Benefits, common challenges, and support.
Postpartum instructions
Recovery and warning signs after birth.
Trusted outside resources
- ACOG patient information on pregnancy — from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- CDC Hear Her — urgent maternal warning signs during and after pregnancy
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline — call or text 1-833-852-6262, 24/7, English and Spanish
- Postpartum Support International — support groups and help for postpartum depression and anxiety
- La Leche League International — breastfeeding information and local support
- Florida WIC — nutrition help for eligible pregnant and postpartum families
Outside websites are not controlled by Davie ObGyn. Bring questions about anything you read to your next visit.