Bartlett Regional | HouseCalls | Summer 2016

6 HouseCalls Summer 2016 Bartlett Beginnings prenatal and parenting education The following childbirth and parenting classes are available at Bartlett. Healthy Pregnancy Class This two-week class helps women and their partners enjoy the healthiest pregnancy possible. Among the many topics, expect to learn about nutrition, exercise and what to avoid, along with physical and emotional changes. Please note: You can take this any time during the pregnancy but may find it most valuable to enroll upon learning you are pregnant. Schedule: Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. New classes generally begin on the first Monday of every other month. Childbirth Preparation: Intensive Weekend Series For those parents who cannot participate in the traditional six-week series, we offer a weekend intensive class: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. It covers the same topics as our six-week series, but due to time constraints does not include infant CPR. Schedule: This series is offered twice each year—in the spring and fall. We recommend that if at all possible, you complete these classes at least four weeks before your due date. Just so you k n o w … Childbirth Preparation Class Childbirth is an exciting and challenging journey in the life of a family. This six-week class will help you prepare for it. Join one of our classes to learn about: w w What to expect during birth w w Relaxation, positioning and pain coping skills to help facilitate the birth process. w w How to support the birthing mother. w w Labor variations and medical interventions. w w A tour of Bartlett Beginnings Family Birth Center. w w Bonding, postpartum, infant CPR and more. Schedule: Thursdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. New classes generally begin on the first Thursday of every other month. We recommend that parents plan to complete the class by at least four weeks before their due date. PARENTING CLASSES FOR MORE INFORMATION www.bartletthospital.org/babyed