| 2008
Special Delivery Prenatal Classes -
Topics and Schedules |
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| What's
Going On With My Body?: Mom's
body will undergo many changes during
her pregnancy. In this class
you'll find out what changes to
expect. We'll also take a look
at fetal development so you can keep
track of the changes that are also
going on in your baby's body.
You'll find out that you're not going
through this alone!
Tuesday,
January 8, 2008, Tuesday,
April 8, 2008, Tuesday, July
8, 2008, Tuesday, October
7, 2008 |
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| Eating
For Two!: This
class will help mom understand the
basic nutritional requirements of
pregnancy. We'll also discuss
other topics such as the effects of
tobacco, over the counter medications,
alcohol, and street drugs on your
unborn child. The truth of
common myths and "Old Wives
Tales" of pregnancy will be
thrown into the mix.
Thursday,
January 10, 2008, Thursday, April 10, 2008, Thursday, July
10, 2008,
Thursday, October 9, 2008 |
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| Is
This Labor?: This
class will answer many questions you
may have on the signs, stages and
anesthetics used during labor.
Tuesday,
January 15, 2008, Tuesday, April 15, 2008, Tuesday, July
15, 2008, Tuesday,
October 14, 2008 |
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| Childbirth:
Bring
your pillow as we settle down to go
through a "trial labor" to
learn about breathing techniques and
different types of delivery.
We'll also meet with the Maternal
Infant Care Staff while we take a tour
of the Labor and Delivery
Suites. Thursday, January 17,
2008, Thursday, April 17, 2008,
Thursday, July 17, 2008, Thursday,
October 16, 2008 |
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| This
Tiny Person: Mom
will review basic infant care and
learn about the physical
characteristics to expect when your
baby arrives. We'll also discuss
the importance of contraceptive use
after delivery and review types and
use of contraception. Tuesday,
January 22, 2008, Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Tuesday, July 24, 2008, Tuesday,
October 21, 2008 |
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| Returning
To Normal: This
class will discuss the physiological
and emotional changes to expect after
delivery. Breastfeeding and
bottle feeding will also be
discussed. A special class with
the BWWMH Lactation Consultant can be
scheduled for interested
participants. Thursday,
January 24, 2008, Thursday, April 24, 2008, Thursday, July
24, 2008,
Thursday, October 23, 2008 |
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| Safety
First: Parents
will learn their roles as the primary
source of injury prevention for their
infants. A Certified Child
Safety Seat Technician will instruct
parents on the use of child safety
seats. Child proofing your home
will also be discussed. Tuesday,
January 29, 2008, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Tuesday, July
29, 2008,
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 |
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| Big
Sister! Big Brother!: Big
Brother and Big Sister will get one
last "spoiling" before
"their" wonderful new baby
arrives. There are many
responsibilities when it comes to
being a big brother or sister and
we'll help them adjust to the
idea. We'll "dress up"
as doctors to take a tour where Mom
and the baby will be and we'll also
have a birthday party for their new
arrival complete with cake and ice
cream! Tuesday, January 29, 2008, Tuesday, April
29, 2008, Tuesday,
July 29, 2008,
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 |
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| Each
class begins at 6 p.m. and will last approximately 1 and
1/2 hours per session and will include
a tour of the Labor, Delivery and
Recovery Rooms. |
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| For
more information please contact BWWMH
at 334-287-2673. |
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