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OUR MISSION: To improve the quality of life of our patients and community by providing quality health care services. |
Early Pregnancy Basics
Learn all about prenatal exercise, nutrition, the discomforts of pregnancy, and the growth and development of your baby. A tour of the unit is included. The class is conducted by a registered nurse from labor and delivery.
September 15, October 20, November 17 (no class June, July, August, December)
7:00–9:00 pm
Free class meets in LDRP Room I, Labor & Delivery
Epidural Anesthesia
Expectant mothers will learn many pain-relieving techniques for labor, delivery and c-section. Focus of the class will be on epidural, spinal and general anesthesia.
July 15, August 19, September 16,
October 21, November 18, December 16
7:15 pm
Free class meets the third Wednesday of each month in classroom 331
Infant/Child CPR
Designed for teens and adults. Class members will learn how to child-proof the home; how to handle an emergency; how to help a child that is choking; and receive hands-on CPR training. All instructors are nurses certified in CPR by the American Heart Association.
October 7, November 4, December 2
6:00–9:00 pm
Fee: $35.00
Class meets the first Wednesday of each month in classroom 331
Cesarean Birth
Topics for this class include pain relief options, types of anesthesia, pre- and post-operative care. A video and tour of the Center are included.
October 15, December 17
7:00–9:00 pm
Free class meets third Thursdays in classroom 331
Newborn Care
This class will answer your questions concerning baby’s feeding patterns, behavior, appearance and skin care, and provide you with information that will help you recognize illness. The class is designed for expectant mothers, fathers, couples planning to adopt, and grandparents.
July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3
7:00–8:30 pm
Free class meets Thursdays in the Private Dining Room (Cafeteria)
Prenatal Breastfeeding
Topics include lactation physiology, milk composition, the advantages of breast milk and working and breastfeeding.
July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12,
December 10
7:00–9:00 pm
Fee: $10.00
Class meets Thursdays in room 331
The Stork Club
The Stork Club has been designed for parents and their children three years of age and older. Meet the staff and learn all about the Family Maternity Center. While parents meet with the staff, children will be busy with a sibling class designed especially for them. Class sizes are limited, so please register early.
July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21
7:00–8:30 pm
Free class meets on third Mondays in the Private Dining Room (Cafeteria)
Through Lamaze, you will learn all about labor and delivery, relaxation and special conditioning exercises. You and your childbirth coach will learn about the total childbirth experience and ease any fears you may have.
Be sure to wear comfortable clothing such as pants or shorts, sweats and tennis shoes, and please bring two pillows and a blanket. Payment is due at the time of your first class. Classes are taught by ASPO-certified Lamaze instructors.
Mondays, 6:00–9:00 pm
August 3, 10, 17, 24
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 23, 20, December 7, 14
Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00 pm
July 1, 8, 15, 23
September 2, 9, 16, 23
November 4, 11, 18, December 2
Fee: $60.00 per couple
Class meets in classroom I or II of the Proctor Professional Building
To register for classes at the Family Maternity Center, call 309/691-1053. For information about classes or services, please call 309/691-1099.