| A
different approach to your birthing experience.
A non-traditional
method of managing labor through relaxation and visualization.
5 week series - 6 to 8:30 p.m. |
5
Week Course Dates:
2008
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28,
Feb 4
March 3, 10, 17,
24, 31
Apr 21, 28, May
5, 12, 19
June 30, July 7,
14, 21, 28
Sep 8, 15, 22,
29, Oct 6
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24,
Dec 1
|
For expectant or new mothers and fathers; infants
welcomed. Preparation for and what to expect with breastfeeding.
Class includes:
· Anatomy and physiology of the
breast
· Tips on making nursing easier
·
Solving common breastfeeding problems
· Working and
breastfeeding
One-day class - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. |
One-day
Course Dates:
2008
January 8
February 12
March 11
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12
September 9
October 14
November 11
December 9
|
| This
class is for fathers only. Veteran dads will be
on hand to offer advice about baby care and helping with the
needs of new mothers. Topics will include:
· Changing role of father
· Realities of parenting
Held at Advocates
of Children
5:30 - 7:30 pm
|
One-day
Course Dates:
2008
March 18
Contact
Advocates for
Children at 783-3990 for other scheduled dates and to
register |
| Becoming
a big brother or sister is a special event.
This class is for children age 2 and older, to help them prepare
for the transition. Children's topics include:
· Infant behavior
· Basic care and handling of baby
· Safety and feelings about baby
· Orientation to the Women's Health Pavilion Unit
Saturday class -
1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
|
Saturday
Course Dates:
2008
January 26
March 8
April 19
May 31
July 19
September 6
October 18
November 22
|
| What
does your baby need and want?
Come about the awareness
and consciousness of your newborn and their amazing ability
to communicate! We will discuss general parenting issues:
· Managing crying
· Sleep issues
· Tips on bonding and attachment parenting
· Co-sleeping
· Feeding
· Skin care
Parents will view
the videos:
"The
First Years Last Forever"
"What
Babies Want"
One-day class - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
|
One-Day
Course Dates:
2008
February 7
April 10
May 31
June 5
July 31
September 25
November 6
|
| These
classes are for expectant parents any time
after the fourth month of pregnancy. They are
designed to prepare you for one of the most
important events of your life. The course will
include:
Introduction to Labor
- timing
of contractions
- labor
process
- when
to come to hospital
- breathing
/ relaxation
Labor Preparation
- signs of labor vs false labor
- labor positions
- birthing methods / practices
- birth environment
Support
Person Night
- birth plans
- comfort measures
- breathing / relaxation
Alternate
Ways to Labor
- fear - tension - pain cycle
- aromatherapy
- reiki
- water birth / water for relaxation
- accupressure
- relaxation / breathing
- tour
Special
Considerations
- tests at end of pregnancy
- inductions
- caesarean sections
- epidurals / medication
- relaxation / breathing
Postpartum
- postpartum care
- healthy families
- newborn care
- relaxation / breathing
5 week series - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
|
5
Week Course Dates:
2008
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24,
31
Feb 21, 28, March
6, 13, 20
Apr 17, 24, May
1, 8, 15
June 12, 19, 26,
July 3, 10
Aug 7, 14, 21,
28, Sept 4
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23,
30
Nov 13, 20, Dec
4, 11, 18
|
| This
one day class is a condensed, intense program based on our
6-week series for expectant parents in
the seventh month of pregnancy. It is designed to prepare
you for one of the most important events
of your life. The course will include:
· Breathing and relaxation techniques
· Labor and delivery process
· Role of the support person
· Expectations and birth plan
· Caesarean birth
· Tour of the Women's Health Pavilion Birthing Unit
Fridays 6-8:30 pm
and Saturdays 8:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Two-Day
Session Dates:
2008
January 4 &
5
January 25 &
26
February 15 &
16
March 7 & 8
March 28 & 29
April 18 & 19
May 9 & 10
May 30 & 31
June 20 & 21
July 18 & 19
August 15 &
16
September 5 &
6
September 26 &
27
October 17 &
18
November 7 &
8
December 12 &
13
|
| A course for new
or expectant parents.
Learn how to:
· Prevent accidents
· Aid a choking infant
One-day class - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. |
One-day
Course Dates:
2008
January 9
March 12
May 14
July 9
September 10
November 12
|
|
A course for new or expectant parents. Learn how
to perform infant
CPR.
This course does
not provide certification.
One-day class -
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. |
One-day
Course Dates:
2008
January 16
February 20
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
|
| "Better
sitters today are better parents for tomorrow,"
is the theme of this 1-day class for ages 11 to 13.
Course covers:
· Caring for children
· Basic first aid and accident prevention
· The business of babysitting
One-day class:
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
|
One-day
Course Dates:
2008
February 19
April 22
June 24
August 19
December 30
|
