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January 2021
Real Talk: Life after childbirth
We will meet in person with social distancing in place and limited class registration. This class is for women only and masks are required. A class for WOMEN Only. You have read about birth and prepared all that you can. The baby has arrived. Now, what to expect? For many moms, this part is overlooked. Learn what to expect from physical to lifestyle changes and things to consider in recovery and healing after having your baby. Preregistration required.
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C-Section Class
This class will be held in person with low class registration to keep social distancing requirements. Please wear your mask to class. This class offers a video and discussion on what to expect if you are scheduled for a C-section, as well as how to prepare for returning home with your baby after cesarean surgery. For more information, call 270-796-2495. Preregistration required.
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Maternity Services Tour
In the event of limiting visitors on campus, this class will be offered online via Zoom. When you register for this Tour class, you will receive the Zoom link by email that you register with. Join our Zoom virtual tour of our Maternity unit online. Preregistration required. When you register online with your email, a link will be sent to you the day of class to join the Zoom class.
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Breastfeeding Basics
In the event of social distancing restrictions still in place, this class will be IN PERSON with limited registration to allow for a smaller class size and masks are required. Topics include benefits of breastfeeding, latching techniques, pumping and how to get the best start for you and your baby. Bring your breast pump should you have any questions so we can help answer them! Preregistration required.
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Newborn Care and Safety Class
This class will be held in person with social distancing in place. Please wear a mask. Limited registration to allow for small class size. Learn important baby care skills and discuss safety issues for newborns. An infant CPR demonstration will show parents what to do in an emergency. PLEASE BRING a doll or stuffed animal to class AND a BLANKET for practice. Preregistration required.
Find out more »Twins or More
This class will better prepare you for the unique challenges moms and dads of multiples face. Support networks will be discussed. Tracy Wheeler, R.N., a nursery nurse at The Medical Center and a mother of twins, leads this class. Preregistration required.
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Prepared Childbirth One-Day Express
For those whose schedules aren't conducive to the 3-Week series, we offer this condensed One Day class that covers the same material in the 3-week series - onset and stages of labor, medical interventions (epidural, inductions), C-Section info and relaxation and breathing but in a fast paced one day class. Class is from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Eat breakfast before you come because we will not dismiss for lunch. Tour is NOT included. Participants in this class will need…
Find out more »March 2021
Prepared Childbirth Three-Week Series
In the event of social distancing restrictions still in place, class size will be small and no tour at this time will be offered in this series. Masks are required. This is a 3-week series that covers information on preparing for labor & delivery. We will learn about the onset and stages of labor and delivery. We will watch videos, discuss medical interventions, medication options and C-Section, just in case. Positioning, relaxation, and breathing will be practiced. You will need to…
Find out more »Newborn Care and Safety Class
This class will be held in person with social distancing in place. Please wear a mask. Limited registration to allow for small class size. Learn important baby care skills and discuss safety issues for newborns. An infant CPR demonstration will show parents what to do in an emergency. PLEASE BRING a doll or stuffed animal to class AND a BLANKET for practice. Preregistration required.
Find out more »Prepared Childbirth One-Night Refresher
In the event of social distancing restrictions in place, this class will be limited in size. This one-night refresher childbirth class will review stages of labor, delivery, breathing, and relaxation. This class is for those who have taken a previous Prepared Childbirth Class. Bring 2 pillows, and a blanket to lay on to practice breathing and relaxing at the end of class. Class is approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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