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Classes
| Breastfeeding Support Group, 2012 Schedule |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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A one-session postpartum breastfeeding class, held monthly on Tuesdays.
Need some mommy time? Breastfeeding your baby is a big job. After the baby arrives, you may need to go out with your baby and get the added benefit of breastfeeding support. Mothers and their babies are encouraged to attend one of our sessions with a certified lactation consultant. These groups encourage sharing experiences and questions which naturally come up as the baby grows.
You may also have a private session with one of our credentialed nurse lactation specialists.
Dress comfortably!
Schedule for 2012:
January 3
February 7
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 17
August 7
September 18
October 16
November 6
December 4
Location: Family Birthing Center, New Milford Hospital.
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Registration is required; no fee. Please call toll-free 1-800-350-1595 to register. For mothers who have delivered at New Milford Hospital.
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| Infant Care Class, 2012 Schedule |
| 6:30 - 9:00 pm |
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A 2-1/2-hour, one-session class, offered monthly on Tuesdays.
This class covers a variety of topics relevant to caring for your new baby, including bathing, cord care, circumcision care, feeding, swaddling, temperature-taking, and when to call the pediatrician. The class also focuses on safety. You will learn about preparing your home for your new baby. Car seat safety is also covered.
It is recommended that you attend this class about 4 to 8 weeks before your due date.
This class is open to patients delivering at New Milford Hospital.
Schedule for 2012:
January 3
February 7
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 3
August 7
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4
Location: New Milford Hospital, 2 East Conference Room (2nd Floor, next to Family Birthing Center)
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Fee: $25. Registration is required. Limited to patients delivering at New Milford Hospital.
Please call toll-free 1-800-350-1595 to register.
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| Breastfeeding Group for Pregnant Women, 2012 Schedule |
| Jan - May: 4 p.m.; Jun - Dec: noon |
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A one-session, 2-1/2 hour class offered monthly on Saturdays.
This is a class typically recommended for those in their third trimester of pregnancy. It is a one-time offering taught by a certified lactation consultant. The program runs 2-1/2 hours in a comfortable setting near the Family Birthing Center. Partners are encouraged to attend. All learn about the "best of breastfeeding arts." Research-based information is shared and techniques to support a positive breastfeeding experience are explained. Content is focused on the first week of breastfeeding your new baby.
This session is useful to women who may already know they will breastfeed, as well as for those who have not made up their minds on a feeding choice.
Schedule for 2012:
January 7, 4 p.m.
February 18, 4 p.m.
March 3, 4 p.m.
April 28, 4 p.m.
May 11, 4 p.m.
June 9, noon
July 7, noon
August: Open House for Breastfeeding Week, date TBA)
September 1, noon
October 6, noon
November 10, noon
December 8, noon
Location: 2 East Conference Room (second floor, next to Birthing Center), New Milford Hospital
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Fee: $35. Registration required. Please call toll-free 1-800-350-1595 to register.
The lactation consultant will call prior to the class to confirm class information and to answer any questions you may have.
No children, please!
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| Prepared Childbirth Education, 2012 Schedule |
| 7 - 9 p.m.; series of 3 classes on Tuesdays |
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Childbirth preparation that offers "freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives."
These classes are designed to fit your needs and to make your birthing experience more enjoyable. Classes include: anatomy review, discomforts of pregnancy, breathing techniques for labor, how labor starts and what happens along the way, non-medicated pain relief other than breathing, medication available, role of the birth partner and reasons for a cesarean birth.
Fee: $150 for series. Registration limited to women scheduled to deliver at New Milford Hospital.
Schedule for 2012
January 10, 17, 24
February 14, 21, 28
March 13, 20, 27
April 10, 17, 24
May 8, 15, 22
June 12, 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24
August 14, 21, 28
September 11, 18, 25
October 9, 16, 23
November 13, 20, 27
December 11, 18, TBD
Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room (next to Family Birthing Center), New Milford Hospital
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Fee: $150 for series. Please call toll-free 1-800-350-1595 to register. Registration limited to women scheduled to deliver at New Milford Hospital.
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