Event Title: Sibling Preparation Class

Where: Women & Infants Center classroom

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

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Our sibling class, best taken during the last 2 months of your pregnancy, is designed to help prepare your children for the new arrival. To be enrolled, children must be between 3 and 8 years old, be accompanied by at least one parent, and bring a doll or stuffed animal to the class to practice holding, wrapping, and diapering the baby. This class includes a discussion about babies, a short story and movie, and a tour of the unit. Children receive a "Prepared Sibling" award for completing this class. Minimum class size is 3 children.


For more information, click here or please call the Saint Mary's Hospital Women and Infants' Center at (203) 709-3105.

Event Title: Healthy Start Class

Where: Saint Mary's Hospital Medical Dental Conference Center

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST

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An early pregnancy class that offers information to guide expectant moms through a healthy pregnancy. Typically this class is taken between 14 and 25 weeks of pregnancy - the earlier the better for mom and baby. Get the latest information from certified OB nurses concerning bodily changes, nutritional tips and physical exercises that safely prepare you for labor and delivery. Other topics include sexuality during pregnancy, warning signs to be aware of, things to avoid, and common discomforts with remedies that can help you feel your best during this exciting time.

TUESDAY CLASSES
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in WIC classroom

For more information, click here or please call the Saint Mary's Hospital Women and Infants' Center at (203) 709-3105.

Event Title: Breast Feeding Class

Where: Saint Mary's Hospital Medical Dental Conference

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Time: 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM EST

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This is a special two-hour and 15 minute class taught by a certified lactation consultant to prepare you for breastfeeding. Topics include getting breastfeeding off to a good start, maintaining a good milk supply, and how to know if breastfeeding is going well. Dads are encouraged to attend too!

For more information, click here or please call the Saint Mary's Hospital Women and Infants' Center at (203) 709-3105. Thank you.

Event Title: Infant Car Seat Safety Program

Where: Saint Mary's Hospital Medical Dental Conference Center

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

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Did you know that highway safety statistics show that 4 out of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly? This special two-hour class taught by certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians will review basic car seat safety. Topics include a review of the car seat law in Connecticut, how to correctly secure your infant in his/her car seat, how to install your infant's car seat and where to go in the community to have your car seat installation inspected. If you have already received or purchased a car seat, please bring your seat to class with you so that you can learn how to use your seat correctly. Also, if you have one, please bring a doll or stuffed animal to class with you so that you can practice how to secure your infant in the car seat.

For more information, click here or please call the Saint Mary's Hospital Women and Infants' Center at (203) 709-3105.