Women & Children’s 2012 Prenatal Schedule
(337) 475-4700 *You must pre-register to attend*
Baby Basic
Focuses on the essentials of baby care such as diapering, feeding, bathing, cord care, appropriate dressing and safety.
Monday 6-8 p.m.
$20.00 fee
| January 9 |
February 13 |
March 12 |
April 16 |
| May 14 |
June 11 |
July 9 |
August 13 |
| September 10 |
October 8 |
November 12 |
December 10 |
Breastfeeding
Covers techniques to help make breastfeeding a positive experience for mother and baby. This is offered to women and co-ed classes. Also included is help from our breastfeeding specialist before, during & after delivery.
Thursday 6-8:30 p.m.
$20.00 fee
| January 19 |
February 16 |
March 22 |
April 19 |
| May 24 |
June 21 |
July 19 |
August 23 |
| September 20 |
October 18 |
November 15 |
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Natural Childbirth Class
Comfort measures for labor--the Three R’s--relaxation, rhythmic breathing and ritual massage. Labor management techniques--comforting techniques such as breathing though contractions, relaxation, and visualization and massage positioning. Labor and birth--the labor process, stages of labor
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$25.00 fee
| January 21 |
March 10 |
April 28 |
June 9 |
| August 11 |
September 8 |
October 20 |
December 1 |
Pediatric CPR
Trains parents, grandparents and other care-givers in infant and child CPR.
Thursday 6-8 p.m.
$15.00 per person
| January 26 |
February 23 |
March 29 |
May 31 |
| June 28 |
July 26 |
August 30 |
September 27 |
| October 25 |
November 29 |
December 20 |
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Parents Preparing
Pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care as well as pain management and relaxation
Saturday 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$35.00 per person
| January 14 |
March 3 |
May 26 |
April 14 |
| July 21 |
August 25 |
September 29 |
November 10 |
Sibling Class
This is for future big brothers and sisters that are three to eight years of age.
This class will help with acceptance of the new baby and how important they are in the process.
Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
$10.00 per child
| January 16 |
March 5 |
May 7 |
July 2 |
| September 11 |
November 5 |
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Baby…You Mean Babies!
Class is designed for parents expecting multiples.
Your physician gives you the news...you are having twins, triplets or quadruplets! What are your first thoughts? Take a deep breathe and let Women & Children’s Hospital help you learn, prepare and plan. It’ll be okay!
TBA - no fee