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Childbirth Classes?
Childbirth Classes are a great place for you to ask questions, gather information, and see videos
that will bring the information to life. You will also take a tour of the Kettering Medical Center
Labor and Delivery area as well as our unique Mother/Baby Unit, and socialize with other pregnant
women and their families. Call (937) 395-8600 or Register Online today.
Class Descriptions
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 Childbirth Preparation
Prepare for childbirth through comprehensive classes that include basic prenatal education such as anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy, nutrition, stages of labor, and signs and symptoms of labor. Psychological/Emotional preparation includes relaxation and breathing techniques to assist you during labor and delivery. A tour of the maternity area is also a part of the class. Call to schedule your classes in the second trimester; you will attend classes in your third trimester. There are two ways to take classes: as a five week series in the evenings from 7pm to 9pm or as a weekend class in which you will attend both Saturday and Sunday of one weekend from 9am to 3pm each day.
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Refresher Childbirth Class
The Refresher Childbirth Preparation Class is for experienced expectant parents who wish to review relaxation and breathing techniques by attending a three-week course within the regular Childbirth Preparation class. This includes the tour of the maternity area. The Refresher classes are offered as part of the regular Childbirth Preparation Classes or the second day of the weekend class. Due to the subject matter, we encourage you not to bring children to childbirth class. Big brothers/sisters are invited to sibling class.
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Teen Prenatal Program
The Teen Prenatal Class includes Childbirth Preparation, childcare and breastfeeding information for the teen mother and her support person. The class is offered in a weekend format on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Class size is small to maximize individual attention and peer support.
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Breastfeeding Class
A certified lactation consultant will speak on prenatal preparation, prevention, and/or relief of common problems, and how to successfully breastfeed while returning to work. One time, 2 1/2 hours for expectant mothers and support person.
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Child Care Class
This class focuses on basic care of the newborn. Topics include: bath demonstration, normal newborn characteristics, well baby/sick baby, feeding and diapering tips. A one-time, three-hour class.
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Infant/child CPR & Choking Prevention Class
Taught by CPR certified registered nurses. This class provides expectant parents and grandparents with vital basic CPR skills. Certification is available. This class offers low instructor/student ratio for a great learning experience. One-time, 3-hour class is held frequently.
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Baby and Me Sibling Class
This one-time, 2-hour class is for children 2 1/2 to 10 years old, and is designed to help prepare to
welcome the new baby into the family. Activities include: a video on the role of the big brother/sister,
diapering and feeding dolls, and making a gift for the new baby!
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Grandparents-to-be Class
This class focuses on current maternity/infant care, technological changes in obstetrics and fosters communication between expectant parents and grandparents. Class includes a tour of the maternity areas. One time, 2 hour class available every other month.
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Adoptive Parenting Classes
Couples exploring the process of adopting a baby/child will explore the decision-making process, logistics of local, national and international issues, emotional aspects for adoptee and adoptive parents, & discuss ways to communicate with adopted child from infancy through teen years. Class series of six weeks held twice a year (spring and fall).
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Moms in Motion Exercise Class
We help moms to stay active in this six-week exercise program designed for moms during pregnancy and after birth.. This class is taught by specially trained staff and involves a series of stretching, toning, aerobic and relaxation exercises. Physician approval required.
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Mommy Network
A group meeting of mothers and their babies to discuss concerns and issues of parenting and infant care. Topics to be discussed include: immunizations, time management, stress management, infant massage, postpartum blues and much more. This is a perfect time to network with other new mothers and discuss your questions or concerns in a relaxing and fun environment.
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Multiple Blessings
This class is for those expecting twins or more. It is best to take this class early in your pregnancy as it will provide important information on nutritional needs while carrying multiples, pre-term labor, delivery options, time and stress management and must-have items for your home nursery. Experienced parents of multiples will be our guest speakers and will give tips in managing more than one baby at a time. This class meets one evening per week for two weeks.
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