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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.
May 20, September 16, October 21,
November 18
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.
May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20,
September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
7:00–8:30 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 1, November 5, December 3
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.
May 15, July 17, September 18, November 20
7:00–9:00 pm
Free class meets 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.
June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6,
December 4
7:00–8:30 pm
Free class meets Thursdays in the Private Dining Room
Prenatal Breastfeeding
Topics include lactation physiology, milk composition, the advantages of breast milk and working and breastfeeding.
May 15, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13,
December 11
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.
May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15
7:00–8:30 pm
Free class meets on Mondays in the Private Dining Room
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
June 2, 9, 16, 23
August 4, 11, 18, 25
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 24 and December 1, 8, 15
Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00 pm
May 7, 14, 21, 28
July 2, 9, 16, 23
September 3, 10, 17, 24
November 5, 12, 19, 26
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.