Education, Support and Events
Click on the class titles below for more information regarding the specific class, or to register online.
| At Our Baby's Birth | |
| A one-session class designed to help parents and children make decisions about participating in the birth. Take anytime during pregnancy. Call for schedule. 360-738-6363 | |
| Baby Basics & Keeping Your Child Safe at RiverBend | |
| Build your confidence as a mother and/or father in caring for your baby. Learn about the fascinating abilities and behavior patterns of newborns, and ways to meet their physical and emotional needs. Focus on safety issues relating to your newborn. Topics will include car seat safety, childproofing your home, baby product safety, preventing shaken baby syndrome, water safety, seasonal topics and much more. | |
| Breastfeeding Basics and Beyond | |
| Take anytime during pregnancy. | |
| Cesarean Education | |
| A one-session class designed for those anticipating a cesarean delivery. The class explains hospital admitting, birth preparation, options, and expectations. Take anytime during pregnancy. Offered every other month in the evening. 360-738-6363 | |
| Childbirth Preparation: Pregnancy and Childbirth (& Refresher) | |
| 5 sessions, plan to start in your sixth month of pregnancy | |
| Esenciales sobre el parto, la lactancia y cuidado del recién nacido en Eugene | |
| Hechos, Técnicas y sugerencias para un parto mas placentero, cuidado del recién nacido y lactancia. (Traiga un par de almohadas y ropa cómoda para la clase) | |
| Expectant Sibling(s) Class/Tour | |
| Help prepare your child for the arrival of the new baby, by signing them up for this class/tour. Please bring a picture of your child(ren) to class for a fun craft activity. Please enter a registration for each child. | |
| Prenatal Yoga | |
| Pre-natal yoga class is designed to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and help to prepare your body and mind for childbirth. The practice of yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation increase flexibility, build strength, balance and a mind/body connection. Participants also find great benefit in connecting with other pregnant woman. No yoga experience is necessary. | |
| Preparing for Breastfeeding at RiverBend | |
| Designed to help you have a successful nursing experience, this class for moms and dads-to-be focuses on the key information you will need to start off breastfeeding and get you through the first few months. (Bring a couple pillows and comfortable clothing to class). Please contact us at (541) 222-7074 for more information. | |
| Preparing for Childbirth at RiverBend | |
| This five-week class is designed to help you and your partner prepare for the birth of your child. (Bring a pillow and wear comfortable clothing). Please contact us at (541) 222-7074 for more information. | |
| Preparing for Childbirth: Saturday Workshop at RiverBend | |
| This 7-1/2 hour Saturday class is designed to help you and your partner prepare for the birth of your child. (Bring a pillow and wear comfortable clothing to class). Please contact us at (541) 222-7074 for more information. | |
| Tour of Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby rooms | |
| A FREE guided tour of the Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby rooms at RiverBend. We briefly talk about parking, hospital registration, and finding your way around RiverBend. We tour a Labor & Delivery room and talk about birthing practices/options available to you. Next we tour a Mother/Baby room (where the remainder of your stay will be). We also provide you with information on our classes we offer, as well as community resources available to you. We gladly answer your questions and will help you to determine how we can best support you during your hospital stay. Please contact us at (541)222-7074 for more information. | |
| Understanding Birth eClass | |
| Hybrid Childbirth Prep class offers the flexibility of online curriculum as well as two classroom sessions. | |
| Visiting Specialists: Obstetrics - Melinda Milligan, CNM | |
Visiting specialists provide Islanders with a full range of medical services. Experts visit regularly to provide you with comprehensive care, close to home. Call (360) 376-4267 to schedule an appointment. | |
| Visiting Specialists: Obstetrics/Gynecology - Robert Prins, MD | |
Visiting specialists provide Islanders with a full range of medical services. Experts visit regularly to provide you with comprehensive care, close to home. Robert Prins, MD, is available the second Tuesday of each month. AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED Call (360) 299-5600 to schedule an appointment. | |
