Childbirth education classes in December at Porter Regional Hospital
11/22/2016
VALPARAISO, IN (November 23, 2016) – Porter Regional Hospital will present the following childbirth education classes in November:
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 will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 13 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 to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 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.
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., Dec. 3 or 17 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., Dec. 3 and 10, and at 6 p.m., Dec. 20 and 27. 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 to participate in the online learning during your sixth or seventh month by calling 219-983-8692. The cost is $75.
CPR for Family & Friends
This American Heart Association program is for those who want to gain knowledge of CPR but do not need to be certified. Topics include the basics of CPR and choking for infants, children and adults. The class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Dec. 8 in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. The cost is $20 per person. Pre-registration is required by calling 1-800-541-1861.
Porter Health Care System has two hospital campuses and seven outpatient facilities serving Porter, Lake, La Porte, Starke and Jasper counties. With more than 350 physicians representing 50 medical specialties, Porter Health Care System is committed to medical excellence and personalized, patient-centered care. Porter is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital’s medical staff.
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