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Family Life Education offers an all inclusive series that covers:
- Labor and Delivery
- Postpartum Care
- Tour of OB Unit and Discussion of Unit Policies
- Pain Relief Options/Epidural Anesthesia
- Overview of Relaxation Techniques and Breathing
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION SERIES (3 week class)
These classes are recommended for all women giving birth at Major Hospital. Classes are designed for first time mothers-to-be and their labor support persons. However, if it has been more than five years since your last pregnancy, we recommend taking this series. Classes are 6:30 - 9 p.m. and may let out early depending on content and class participants.
- CLASS OFFERINGS FOR 2010
- Wednesdays January 6, 13, 20
- Tuesdays February 2, 9, 16
- Wednesdays March 3, 10, 17
- Wednesdays April 7, 14, 21
- Tuesdays May 4, 11, 18
- Tuesdays June 1, 8, 15
- Wednesdays July 7, 14, 21
- Thursdays August 4, 11, 18
- Wednesdays September 8, 15, 22
- Tuesdays October 6, 13, 17
- Wednesdays November 3, 10, 17
- Thursdays December 1, 8, 15
BREASTFEEDING BASICS CLASS
Breastfeeding is the best way to provide nourishment to your child. This class covers breastfeeding basics to help make breastfeeding a success for you and your child. Your spouse and/or support person is encouraged to attend with you. A certified breastfeeding educator teaches the class. If you are not planning to breastfeed, this class is optional. It is recommended to those who want to breastfeed or for those wanting more information regarding breastfeeding. Class is 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- January 18, 2010
- March 16, 2010
- May 13, 2010
- July 29, 2010
- September 21, 2010
- November 15, 2010
EXPECTANT PARENT INFANT CPR
This class is recommended to all parents and their infant care givers and focus is on the steps of CPR and airway obstruction (choking). All participants will receive an American Heart Association Course Booklet. This is not a certification course. Two people are eligible to come with the expectant mother. Please notify Education Services of participants during enrollment. Class is 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- January 26, 2010
- February 23, 2010
- March 30, 2010
- April 27, 2010
- May 25, 2010
- June 22, 2010
- July 27, 2010
- August 24, 2010
- September 28, 2010
- October 26, 2010
- November 23, 2010
- December 21, 2010
CHILDBIRTH REFRESHER
This class is designed for expectant parents who have had a previous childbirth experience. The format is an overview of labor and delivery. The majority of the class time is spent with open discussion, allowing questions to be answered. A tour of the OB unit will also be offered. Please call (317) 421-3209 for more information.
STORK'S NEST
This one-hour appointment allows expectant mothers to pre-register, sign consent form(s) and receive discharge information. This appointment is offered after the mother reaches 35 weeks of pregnancy. Please call (317) 421-3209 for more information or to schedule your appointment.
To Learn more about the Birth Place at Major Hospital click here.
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