Classes & Support Groups

GRMC’s breastfeeding class is a great way to learn and prepare to breastfeed your newborn. Breastfeeding classes give new or pregnant moms an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns regarding breastfeeding. Expectant mothers, new mommies and any other members of the support team are encouraged to attend since support is important with breastfeeding success. GRMC’s lactation consultant offers breastfeeding classes in both English and Spanish, see below for available class dates. All classes will be held in person, unless otherwise notified. Please note the times for the English and Spanish breastfeeding classes.

Information you will learn from our birthing class includes:

• Breastfeeding Basics: Benefits, making breast milk (transitions, production cycle) and special situations
• Latching on & positioning: What an effective and ineffective latch looks like and feeding in the first few weeks
• Feedings: When to feed, hunger signs and how much is enough, feeding guidelines, tummy size, satiety signs, feeding a sleepy baby, and when to call your doctor
• Breast care: Engorgement and nipple care
• Breastfeeding lifestyle: taking care of yourself, proper time to introduce bottles and pacifiers, returning to work, expressing milk, milk storage guidelines, and where to find support

2026  Breastfeeding Class Dates:
Saturday, February 7th: English – 10am to 12pm  |  Español – 1pm to 3pm
Monday, April 13th: English – 5pm to 7pm
Wednesday, April 15th: Español – 5pm to 7pm
Monday, June 1st: English – 5pm to 7pm
Wednesday, June 3rd: Español – 5pm to 7pm
Monday, August 3rd: English – 5pm to 7pm
Wednesday, August 5th: Español – 5pm to 7pm
Saturday, October 3rd: English – 10am to 12pm  |  Español – 1pm to 3pm
Saturday, December 5th: English – 10am to 12pm  |  Español – 1pm to 3pm

Register for a breastfeeding class

GRMC’s childbirth class is a great way to prepare for labor and birth. This class provides you with a forum to ask questions and learn about key issues surrounding your baby’s birth.

Information you will learn from our birthing class includes:

• Healthy pregnancy developments
• Making pregnancy, labor, and delivery more comfortable
• Breathing and relaxation techniques
• Signs you are in labor
• Pain coping techniques
• Expectations for labor and delivery
• The labor partner/coaching role

2026 Childbirth Class Dates:
Dates coming soon. For more information please call 830.401.7529.

Register for a Childbirth Class

GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and the Seguin Public Library have collaborated to bring you Community Tai Chi. Beginners through experts are invited to join us for a free Tai Chi class. Classes are led by licenses GRMC physical therapist and Tai Chi instructor, Barry Jackson. Tai Chi sessions will meet every Tuesday at 6pm and on the third Saturday of each month at 10:30am. All classes are free and open to the public. Please call 830.401.2422 for additional information. Registration is required. Please click HERE to sign up.

Diabetes 101

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center hosts a Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) Program. The DSMES program is accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES). The DSMES program consist of four 2-hour class series and is led by Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Ann Camacho, RN. We have a Registered Dietician who leads the Healthy Meal planning and Carbohydrate counting portion. For more information or to sign up, contact Ann Camacho, 830.484.4237 or acamacho@grmedcenter.com.

Class topics include:

• Introduction to Diabetes and review the 3 main types of diabetes
• Blood sugar Monitoring to guide day-to-day decision.
• Reducing Risk of Complications associated with diabetes
• Healthy Coping to help deal with the challenges of diabetes
• Physical Activity and importance of regular movement
• Healthy Eating & Carbohydrate Counting
• Medications to support diabetes management
• Problem Solving and knowing what to do in certain situations

Download and fill out the Diabetes Form to join the Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) Program Series.
Please Note: A Primary Care Provider (PCP) referral is highly encouraged & preferred.

Individual Sessions

One on one sessions or ZOOM visits can be scheduled for those unable to attend a diabetes class. Individual visits are scheduled for 60 minutes with 30–60-minute follow-up visit as per diabetes education plan. Topics discussed are dependent on each individual focus such as learning how to administer insulin safely, proper use of glucose monitoring device, etc. For more information, contact Ann Camacho, 830.484.4237 or acamacho@grmedcenter.com.

Please Note: A Primary Care Provider (PCP) referral is highly encouraged & preferred.

Gestational Diabetes

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center’s offers one on one in office or ZOOM visits for women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

Topics discussed include:

• What is gestational diabetes and the risk factors
• Treatment and Medications: healthy eating, physical activity, monitoring your blood sugar levels
• How to reduce the risk of complication to mother and baby

Download and fill out the  Gestational Diabetes Form
Please Note: A Primary Care Provider (PCP) referral is highly encouraged & preferred.

For more information or to sign up, contact Ann Camacho, 830.484.4237 or acamacho@grmedcenter.com.

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center’s Pastoral Care Department has created the GRMC Grief Support Group to offer members of our community a support network to help them through the grieving process. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, but grief support groups provide an outlet for coping with the pain of loss. Losing someone or something you love is very painful and after a significant loss, you can experience difficult and surprising emotions. GRMC’s Grief Support Group will hold monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Group members meet at the Teddy Buerger Center. For more information, call 830.379.2411.

2026 Support Group Dates:
January 13th
February 10th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th
June 9th
July 14th
August 11th
September 8th
October 13th
November 10th
December 8th

Individuals attending this support group will learn skills which will enable them to move toward resolution and reinvestment in life by:

• Providing information and education on the grief process.
• Creating a safe environment for grieving and healing.
• Providing a safe place and opportunity to express and explore thoughts and feelings.
• Placing value on individual uniqueness of the grief process.
• Facilitating the development of healthy coping and problem-solving behaviors.
• Stimulating personal growth, making friends and developing a support system.
• Encouraging acceptance of the reality and irreversibility of death.
• Encouraging the celebration and memory of the life of the loved one and the relationship shared.

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center offers a Stroke & Recovery Support Group as a support network to aid in successful recoveries and assists members within our community. Our stroke support group provides the opportunity to share concerns and solutions for the changes that occur after a stroke. Studies have shown that social interaction and the feeling of being connected to others helps ease the depression and isolation that often arises during recovery. Whether you’re in the early stages of recovery or have been recovering for years, we invite you to join us for a monthly Stroke & Recovery Support Group meeting. Stroke survivors, family members and loved ones, as well as caregivers are encouraged to join the group.

Meetings are held monthly in the Inpatient Rehab Unit dining area on the first Wednesday of each month at 3pm. For more information, call Inpatient Rehab at 830.401.7789.

2026 Support Group Dates:
January 7th
February 4th
March 4th
April 1st
May 6th
June 3rd
July 1st
August 5th
September 2nd
October 7th
November 4th
December 2nd

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center’s Rehab Services Department has created the GRMC Parkinson’s Support Group to help members of our community have the opportunity to gather together in order to meet people with common experiences or concerns who can provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice. Support groups are also a place to give and receive emotional and practical support to others who are in the same situation. Parkinson’s support group meetings provide you with a chance to:

• Share information about medical diagnosis, treatments, research, and strategies
• Talk about your feelings and listen to others dealing with the same challenges
• Compare common symptoms and the ways that each person has handled the symptoms
• Discuss issues that are unique to care partners/family members of people with Parkinson’s disease
• Learn from expert speaker presentations

Meetings are held monthly in the East Campus Selig Room on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30am. For more information, call Inpatient Rehab at 830.401.7789.

2026 Support Group Dates:
January 15th
February 19th
March 19th
April 16th
May 21st
June 18th
July 16th
August 20st
September 17th
October 15th
November 19th
December 17th