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| Classes for 2008 Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling 415-1069. No children at classes, please. Class size is limited. Advanced payment required to secure your reservation. |
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| Preparing for Childbirth The expectant mother and her support person (coach) can choose to attend class on Monday nights for four weeks or the all-day Saturday class. Topics include: pregnancy changes, labor, role of the support coach, relaxation and breathing techniques, vaginal and cesarean births, newborn and after delivery care, and a tour of the maternity areas. Please bring 2-3 pillows and a blanket to class. Fee: $35.00. You should plan on beginning the 4-week series when you are approximately 28 weeks pregnant. Class will meet in the Jubilee Room. 4-Week Series 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Monday
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| All-Day Saturday Class 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Continental Breakfast and Lunch served.
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| Childbirth In a Nutshell This class includes a brief overview of labor and a tour of the maternity areas. Class meets from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Class will meet in the Jubilee Room.
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| Breastfeeding This one-night class is for expectant and newly delivered mothers and their support persons who want to learn about breastfeeding. Topics include: advantages, myths and facts, getting started, correct positioning, latching on, engorgement, returning to work, and problem-solving. No fee. Class meets from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thursday. Class will meet in the 2nd floor classroom.
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Infant Parenting Class This class is designed to help both the new and expectant parents learn about the milestones their infant will achieve in the first year of life. There will be information regarding appropriate care of the infant as they grow, along with the potential health safety issues a parent could face. Information will also be given regarding the importance of play, age appropriate interaction and their effects on infants during this incredible first year. Class meets 6:30 pm-9:00 pm in the Jubilee room.
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| Girl Talk This class is for preteen and teenage girls. Topics include: Your changing body, becoming a woman, self-esteem builders, and dealing with peer pressure! Moms and daughters welcome. Fee: $5.00 per person. Class will meet in the Atlantis Room, CWEB 2. Saturday, April 26 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Marvelous Multiples Are you expecting twins, triplets, or more? If so, this 3-part series of classes is for you and your support coach. Topics include: the joys and pleasures of parenting multiples, risks and complications of a multiple pregnancy, and coping with the physical and emotional stress. This is also a time for expectant parents to develop friendships with other families of multiples. A tour of Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will be included. Participants should plan on attending during the early part of their pregnancy. Class meets on Tuesday nights from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Fee: $25. Class will meet in the Jubilee Room.
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| Infant Safety/CPR This one-night class is designed for both expectant and new parents. Topics include: preparing your house for the new baby, car seat safety and infant CPR instruction. Fee: $5.00 per person. Class meets from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Class will meet in the Jubilee Room.
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| Registration Information Pre-registration is required for all classes as class space is limited. To register, please call the Education Department at 251-415-1069. Make checks or money orders payable to: USAC&W-Education Department To make your payment for classes, please send to: University of South Alabama Children’s and Women’s Hospital Education Department 1700 Center Street Mobile, Alabama 36604 Location: Classes will be held at USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital, 1700 Center Street. Classrooms are listed for each individual offering. |
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University of South Alabama - Mobile Alabama 36688-0002 / (251) 415-1000
Date last changed: February 8, 2008 3:19 PM
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