 | Expectant Parents Classes
For Childbirth Classes contact: Elizabeth Christensen, LCCE, CD(DONA) Perinatal Education Coordinator echristensen@portermedical.org
(802) 382-3413 | For Prenatal Exercise Classes contact: Heidi Sulis, MPH, CCCE Director of Community Health Outreach Prenatal Exercise Instructor hsulis@portermedical.org
(802) 388-4739 |
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Expectant Parents Class: 6+1
This six-week series covers pregnancy, labor, birth, breathing/relaxation skills, care of the newborn, and family changes. New this year is a 7th class, after babies are born, for parents and new babies together.
Meets weekday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required.
2010 Schedule and Registration Form (to print out and mail in) or call 382-3413
Condensed Weekend Expectant Parents' ClassA weekend version of our 6 week course which meets two mornings in one weekend.. Highlights pregnancy, labor, birth, breathing/relaxation skills. Meets
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday of one weekend. Call for dates. Pre-registration required.
2010 Schedule and Registration Form (to print out and mail in) or call 382-3413
Refresher Class for Expectant ParentsThree-hour evening class for parents expecting another baby. Review breathing/relaxation skills and learn what's new. Pre-registration required.
2010 Schedule and Registration Form (to print out and mail in) or call 382-3413
Prenatal Exercise ClassJoin other pregnant women for a series of safe and appropriate exercise and
relaxation techniques to improve muscle tone, strength, flexibility, and endurance during pregnancy and labor. Meets Monday evenings from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Registration Form (to print out and mail in) or call 388-4739 Sibling ClassThis one-hour class helps older brothers and sisters prepare for a new baby in the family. Day, evening and Saturday classes available by appointment. Pre-registration required. Registration Form (to print out and mail in) or call 382-3413
Breastfeeding Class
A two-hour evening class for new or expectant mothers to discuss the benefits of breastfeeding to mother and baby, deciding whether or not to breastfeed,
returning to work, and more. Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call for dates. Pre-registration required.
2010 Schedule and Registration Form (to print out and mail in) or call 382-3413 |