| Preparation for labor, delivery, newborn care, and beyond. Classes are provided free of charge. To register, call 563-927-7318. All classes are held in Veterans Education Center - Level 3 unless otherwise noted. |
Prepared Childbirth Class
Classes are held in Veterans Education Center - Level 3, unless otherwise noted.
You and your support person will learn:
- Support person's vital role
- Breathing, relaxation, and pain management techniques
- Medication options
- Labor variations, i.e. C-section, back labor, induction
- Coping with possible complications
- Infant safety
- Car seat safety
| 2019 |
| January 14, 21, 28 | 6:30-8:30PM | 3 Mondays |
| March 9* | 9AM-4PM | Saturday |
| May 6, 13, 20 | 6:30-8:30PM | 3 Mondays |
| July 27 | 9AM-4PM | Saturday |
| September 16, 23, 30 | 6:30-8:30PM | 3 Mondays |
| November 16 | 9AM-4PM | Saturday |
*Class will be held in Huber Board Room - Level 3. Park in Lot 1, enter through Door B, take elevator or stairs to Level 3. Take a left and go through the doors.
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Breastfeeding Class
Classes are held in Veterans Education Center - Level 3, unless otherwise noted.
You and your support person will learn:
- How to get started breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding advantages
- How to avoid breastfeeding problems
- How to find breastfeeding support
- Tips about returning to work
| 2019 |
| March 5* | 6:30-8:30PM | Tuesday |
| April 2 | 6:30-8:30PM | Tuesday |
| June 4 | 6:30-8:30PM | Tuesday |
| August 6 | 6:30-8:30PM | Tuesday |
| October 1 | 6:30-8:30PM | Tuesday |
| December 3 | 6:30-8:30PM | Tuesday |
*Rescheduled from 2/5/19; class will be held in Sheppard Room - Level 1
Sibling Class
Classes are held in Veterans Education Center - Level 3, unless otherwise noted.
Your children (ages 3-10), you, and your support person will learn:
- What to expect after the new baby arrives
- Where mom and baby will stay while in the hospital (you can tour the OB)
- What to expect when visiting the hospital
- Newborn safety tips
| 2019 |
| March 12 | 6:30-8PM | Tuesday |
| June 11 | 6:30-8PM | Tuesday |
| September 10 | 6:30-8PM | Tuesday |
| December 10 | 6:30-8PM | Tuesday |
Prepared Childbirth Refresher
If you have children and attended past prenatal education classes but have questions, take an hour or two to speak with a nurse. Class 563-927-7318 to set up a time that works for you.
Breastfeeding Support Group Meeting
2nd Thursday & 4th Saturday from 10-11am | Emergency Services Training Center (Level 1 - Regional Family Health)