Prepared Childbirth Classes
When you are having a baby, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by questions, fears, and not knowing what to expect. Many new parents find that birthing classes help calm worries and answer many questions.
The Changing Table, Inc.
The Changing Table, Inc. classes strive to get you ready for your upcoming childbirth experience and your new role as a parent! These childbirth classes will prepare you and your partner for a positive birth and a wonderful bonding experience with your newborn.
Women and their support person will learn about the process of labor, birth, and coping strategies for labor. Also included is information about epidurals, c-section births, postpartum, and the early newborn period.
When: Classes are held on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., for a 2-week series. One Saturday class from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Lunch is provided during the one-day class). Private instruction is also available.
Sunday Class Series 2010 Dates: February 21 & 28, June 20 & 27, August 22 & 29, and October 17 & 24.
Saturday (All in one day class) 2010 Dates: March 27, May 22, July 17, September 18, November 13 and December 11.
Registration: To register for these classes, please contact Lisa at 770-922-9990.
Lactation Classes
When: Lactation classes meet the second Tuesday of every month from
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fathers are welcome.
Registration: To register for these classes, please contact Brenda at 770-918-3671.
Fee: Free
Sibling Classes
When: These classes are for new brothers or sisters ages 3 to 8 years of age.
Dates and times to be announced.
Fee: Free
The Birth Place Tours
Free tours of The Birth Place are conducted once a month. Designed to prepare and assure expectant parents-to-be, the Birth Place tour will allow you the opportunity to see the suites and rooms, Nursery, and the Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A tour guide will meet you at the East Tower Entrance near the fountain. Registration is not required.
2010 Tour Dates
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Tours are offered on these Sundays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dates for 2010: February 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 11 & 25, May 16 &30, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22, September 5 & 19, October 3 & 17, November 7 & 21 and December 5 & 19.
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Registration: No registration required for tours. If you have questions, please call:
770-918-3694 or 770-918-3421.
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