Women's Health Center Educational Programs
2008 Childbirth Preparation Course Schedule

Registration and pre-payment is required for all courses.

To register for any of the courses below, please complete the registration form.

Childbirth preparation Refresher Course	SIBLING PREPARATION AND TOUR
CARING FOR YOUR NEWBORN	ALL ABOUT BREAST FEEDING
DAD'S BOOTIE CAMP	INFANT AND CHILD CPR

The following classes are offered by appointment only:

PREPARATION CLASS FOR SIBLINGS ATTENDING CHILDBIRTH. $15.00 per family
TEEN PREGNANCY. No fee.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASSES

A Westerly Hospital certified childbirth educator, who is a registered nurse, provides information on labor and birth options and interprets The Women's Health Center's policies and methods of care and teaches breathing/relaxation techniques which are helpful during labor. Preparation for the unexpected Cesarean section is also included. For women in the sixth and seventh month of pregnancy, and their spouse or companion.

FEE: $75.00 per couple 

Classes held on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays run for five weeks and are 2 hour classes from

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday classes are held for 2 weeks, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please note the dates for each session below.

Classes are held in The Westerly Hospital's Nardone Conference Center, Room B, unless otherwise noted.

Please bring a pillow and blanket to Childbirth Preparation classes.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
June 9 thru July 14 (no class July 7) Sept 15 thru Oct 20 (no class Oct 6)	no classes offered on tuesdays	Apr 30 thru May 28 Aug 13 thru Sept 10 Nov 12 thru Dec 17 (no class Dec 10)	There are no Thursday classes scheduled at this time.	no classes offered on fridays	(Classes held every other week for 2 sessions) April 26 and May 10

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION REFRESHER COURSE Refresher classes are suggested for couples who have completed a prepared childbirth class for a previous pregnancy. The course is taught by a registered nurse, who is a certified childbirth educator.	Monday
	May 19 August 4 October 27 December 15 All refresher classes are held on Mondays: One (1) three-hour class from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
REFRESHER COURSE FEE: $40.00 per couple For the class location, please refer to your confirmation sheet which will be mailed to you. Please bring a pillow and a blanket.

	SIBLING PREPARATION AND TOUR Include "big" sisters and brothers in plans for the arrival of the new baby. Children are invited to tour the Women's Health Center and attend a special class. Visual aids are used to help children develop an understanding of being a big brother or sister. FEE: $10.00 per child and additional $5.00 each additional child per family.  Classes are for 3 years old and up.	TUESDAY
		4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
		Jan. 8	July 15
		March 18	Sept. 16
		May 20	Nov. 18
	CARING FOR YOUR NEWBORN Many moms and dads have questions and concerns about caring for their new baby once they return home from the hospital. Knowing what to expect during the early weeks and months of parenthood will help you care for your newborn with confidence. This program is aimed at addressing your concerns and questions about newborn behavior. Newborn classes should be taken in the eighth month of pregnancy or the first few weeks after delivery.                                FEE: $15.00 per couple.	TUESDAY
		6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
		Jan. 8	July 15
		March 18	Sept. 16
		May 20	Nov. 18
	BREASTFEEDING PRENATALLY (Dads and Partners asked to attend) This prenatal class, designed to prepare moms for the breastfeeding experience, is recommended for those in the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy. Content includes anatomy and physiology of milk production and the needs of infants and parents. New moms will also learn tips for returning to work while continuing to breastfeed.    No fee for patients delivering at The Westerly Hospital.	TUESDAY
		6:30 - 8:30 PM
		January 15 February 12	July 8 August 12
		March 11 April 8	September 9 October 21
		May 13 June 10	November 11 December 9
	DAD'S BOOTie CAMP (Just for Dad's) Enlist in a night of Basic Training at Dad's Bootie Camp. Come conquer your fears about fatherhood and learn to be a pro at handling and caring for your new baby. This popular and informative three hour hands on class done with a touch of humor is for expecting dads whose partner is in her eighth or ninth month of pregnancy.         FEE: $20.00.	TUESDAY
		6:00 - 9:00 PM
		Feb. 19	Aug. 26
		April 22	Oct. 28
		June 24	Dec. 16
	INFANT AND CHILD CPR Taught by a Certified Basic Life Support Instructor, this program teaches caregivers basic rescue techniques including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Hazards leading to foreign body airway obstruction in infants and children will be addressed as well as reminders on how to make an environment safe for small children. This program is for anyone who wants to learn Infant and Child CPR, but does not need a course completion card. FEE: $20.00 per person. Class minimum of 4 people - maximum of 8 people.	TUESDAY
		6:00 - 8:30 PM
		Feb. 5	Aug. 19
		March 4	Oct. 14
		April 15	Dec. 2
		June 17
The following classes are offered by appointment only: PREPARATION CLASS FOR SIBLINGS ATTENDING CHILDBIRTH. $15.00 per family TEEN PREGNANCY. No fee.

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