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Childbirth 2008


Prepared Childbirth Class

Parents-to-be learn about the labor and delivery process during this comprehensive course. Discussions include changes of pregnancy, breathing and relaxation techniques, basic newborn care, the important role of the "Support Person" and more.

Videos, slides, and class materials help prepare you for your ?Labor Day?. Tour our Labor and Delivery area, Post Partum rooms, Newborn and Intensive Care Nursery areas. This class is structured as a 6 week package, with class # 6 being dedicated to breastfeeding education. If breastfeeding education is not desired, you can select our 5 week option. We recommend that this class be taken during your last trimester.

Register early as class size is limited Call 936-2939
6 Week Package = $70 per couple

Monday Night Series

(6:30 - 9:00 p.m.)

Thusrday Night Series

(6:30 - 9:00 p.m.)
1. January 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11 1. January 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
2. April 14, 21, 28, Mar 5, 12, 19 2. March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24
3. June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 3. May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12
4. August 4, 11, 18, 26 (T), Sept. 2 (T), 8 4. June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
5. Sept 22, 29, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 5. August 14, 21, 28, Sept 4, 11, 18
6. November 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15 6. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
(T) = Class held on a Tuesday 7. November 13, 20, 21 (F), Dec 4, 11, 18
  (F) = Class held on a Friday

Weekend Prepared Childbirth Class

Prepared Childbirth series is a week-end option. A Friday evning and all day Saturday class. Class does not include breastfeeding class. Registration for the Breastfeeding Class may be done seperately

$60 per couple. Call 936 - 2939 to Register.
Class runs Friday Evening (6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) & Saturday (8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
January 4th & 5th   March 7th & 8th   June 6th & 7th
July 11th & 12th Sept 5th & 6th November 7th & 8th

Labor & Delivery Tours

Group tour offered the first Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m., No pre-registration required. Check-in at the L&D Nurses Station by 2:00 p.m. Families welcome. Tour may be canceled at the last minute if staff is unable to accommodate tour at this designated time. No fee

Bilingual (Spanish) Prepared Childbirth Class

A bilingual version of our Prepared Childbirth Class sponsored by Poplar House of Mercy Health System ? NWA. Best taken during the last trimester of pregnancy. A 2-class series for couples. Call Poplar House 936 - 2884 for class dates, cost & registration information.

Childbirth Refresher Course

A 3-Night class program for women or couples who have already had a child. By attending nights 2, 3 & 4 of any Childbirth Preparation Course. Couples will review labor, breathing, relaxation, and coping skills. Get up to date information on all the changes including hospital policies, medications, role of "Support Person" and Cesarean Birth.

$35 per couple. Call 936-2939 to register.

Breastfeeding Your Baby

"Breast is Best" for you and your newborn and can be a wonderful experience, if you have good information and support. Learn the "ins and outs", advantages, common challenges, and options for working moms. Designed for Dads too. Our Breastfeeding Specialists will help you get off to a great start. This class is part of our 6 - week Prepared Childbirth package but can be attended spearately. $15 per couple. Call 936-2936 to Register.

Mondays   Wednesdays   Thursdays
February 11 March 31 January 23   February 28 April 24
May 19 July 28 March 12   June 12 July 31
September 8 October 27 November 12   September 18 November 6
December 15   January 23   December 18  

Cesarean Delivery Preparation

Part of our Prepared Childbirth Series, Class #4. $10 per couple.

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Sisters of Mercy Health System