Porter Regional Hospital offers childbirth classes in October
10/3/2017
Porter Regional Hospital will present the following childbirth education classes in October:
Breastfeeding Class
This free class, coordinated by an internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, is designed to help expectant and new parents learn skills to promote successful breastfeeding. The class is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 5 or 10, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. The class is free and pre-registration is required at 1-800-541-1861.
Childbirth Education
Expectant parents can feel better prepared for the journey ahead by attending this comprehensive class to learn about pregnancy, labor, and birth, postpartum and newborn care. Natural coping methods will be discussed, such as relaxation and breathing, as well as the use of pain medication and epidural anesthesia. Your partner or support person is encouraged to attend. Register in your fourth or fifth month of pregnancy and take the classes in your seventh or eighth month. Classes will meet for four consecutive weeks from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. The cost is $65 per couple. Pre-registration is required at 1-800-541-1861.
Fast-Track Childbirth Education
Spend one full Saturday in this expedited version of the Childbirth Education class to learn all of the aspects of pregnancy and birth. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 14 or 28, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. The cost is $65 per couple. Pre-registration is required at 1-800-541-1861.
New Beginnings Tours
Learn more about what your birthing experience will be like during a 30-minute tour of the labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery areas at Porter Regional Hospital. Tours will be held at 2 p.m., Oct. 7 and 14, and at 6 p.m., Oct. 24 and 31. The tours are free and space is limited. To register, call (219) 983-8343.
eLearning Online Childbirth Education
This online version of the Childbirth Education class offers an alternative for women and their support person who cannot attend a conventional prepared childbirth class due to bed rest, scheduling conflicts or time constraints. It can also be a helpful refresher for repeat parents. The interactive Web-based program includes animated illustrations, videos and games. Your partner or support person is encouraged to participate with you online. Register during your sixth or seventh month by calling (219) 983-8692. The cost is $75.
Baby Basics
This new class helps parents build confidence around how to nurture baby’s development and ensure newborn’s safety. This free class includes topics like getting ready for baby, bathing, diapering, signs of illness, safety, and newborn behaviors. Great for parents, grandparents and child care providers. Babies and toddlers are welcome. The class is from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 E. US Highway 6, Valparaiso. It is free. To register, call 1-800-541-1861.
Childbirth Refresher
For parents who have already had a baby, this course is a review of the labor and birth process and provides a refresher on breathing and relaxation techniques. The class is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 18, The cost is $25 per couple. Pre-registration is required at 1-800-541-1861.
Super Siblings
One-session class helps children ages 3 to 7 prepare for the new baby and learn positive sibling skills. A parent must attend. The class is from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Oct. 22, in the Women and Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 E. US Highway 6, Valparaiso. The cost is $15 per child. Pre-registration required at 800-541-1861.
For more information about classes offered through Porter Regional Hospital, visit our Events page.
Porter Regional Hospital, owned in part by physicians, is a regional referral center serving Northwest Indiana, committed to medical excellence and patient-centered care.
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