~~ Free Child Birth Class - No sign up necessary~~
Back to class list| Description: | Open to anyone who is 24 weeks or more pregnant. You are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions, and you may bring one support person. For more information contact Susan Walsh 247-3828 |
| Prerequisite: | No sign up necessary, may bring a support person. Session 1 - Wednesday jan 16th, 6pm-8pm 3rd floor WSBR: Introductions, Goals of class, room orientation(where’s the bathroom) Rights and responsibilities of expectant parents, , 3R's video, Setting realistic goals and expectations... Instructor: Sharon Geldaker Session 2- Wednesday-January 23rd 6pm-8pm 3rd floor WSBR: DVD, labor stages, Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, How to time contractions, Preterm labor-benefits of a full term pregnancy; Induction of labor, and variations from the norm. Instructor: Teresa Ward Session 3- Wednesday- January 30th 6pm-8pm 3rd floor WSBR: Role of significant other, Relaxation techniques to include: progressive, touch, selective, and focal points/ practice, visualization, music and aroma therapy, Activity, diet, physical and emotional changes, tour of OB department. Instructor: Teresa Ward Session 4 – Wednesday- February 6th 6-8pm WSBR 3rd floor Feeding your newborn- presentation DVD Early reading, Car Seat Safety;Infant CPR, Community resources, Newborn characteristics, parenting skills- "Happiest Baby on the Block" DVD Instructor: Susan Walsh |
| Cost: | free |
| Location: | Walt Shuham Board Room 3100 Tongass Avenue 3rd Floor Ketchikan, AK 99901 Third Floor of Ketchikan General Hospital. |
| Contact: | Susan Walsh |
