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January - June 2005 Prenatal Class Schedule

 


PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

FIVE CLASS SERIES ( 7 to 9 PM )
These classes will prepare you for either a medicated or an unmedicated birth.
Fee: $75

REFRESHER CLASS ( 7 to 9 PM )
Attend classes 2&3 only.
Fee: $30
Location : Allegheny General Hospital

Year 2005

Wednesdays
Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16
Mondays 
Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesdays
Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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PREPARED CHILDBIRTH ONE DAY CLASS

Learn the basics of  Prepared Childbirth in an
condensed eight-hour course ( 9 am to 5 pm ).
Fee : $75
Location : Allegheny General Hospital

Year 2005

Sunday
Jan 9
Sunday
Feb 6
Sunday
Mar 6
Sunday
Apr 3
Sunday
May 1

Sunday
June 12

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PREPARED CHILDBIRTH SATURDAY SERIES

Learn the basics of Prepared Childbirth in an
condensed two day course.
Time: 9 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Babcock OB/GYN Wexford Medical Office,
 500 Blazier Dr. Wexford, PA
Fee: $75

Year 2005

 Jan  8 & 15 Feb 26 & Mar 5 Apr 9 & 16
May 14 & 21   Jun 18 & 25

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PRIVATE  CLASSES

Private classes can be arranged by calling

our  instructor, Lynn Mossburg, at 412-767-5098.

 



BREAST FEEDING CLASS

 Certified Lactation Consultants teach a two part class which cover benefits and "how-to's" of nursing, pumping and storing milk, returning to work and combining breast and bottle feeding.  A condensed 3 hour class that covers all the above except working, is available on Saturdays.
Fee: $25 per couple
Location: Allegheny General Hospital

FOR AVAILABLE DATES, PLEASE CALL THE LACTATION OFFICE AT 412-359-6775.

NEWBORN CARE CLASS
AT Allegheny General

In this three class series, parents can prepare to care for a newborn in the first month after birth. Topics include newborn appearance and characteristics, bathing, dressing, diapering, bottle and breast feeding, safety, immunizations and when to call the pediatrician.

3 CLASS SERIES;
TUESDAYS &THURSDAYS 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
FEE: $40 per couple

Year 2005
Tuesdays,
Feb 1, 8, 15

Thursdays,
Apr 7, 14, 21
Tuesdays,
June 7, 14, 21

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SATURDAY NEWBORN CARE CLASS

In this two class series, parents can prepare to care for a newborn in the first month after birth. Topics include newborn appearance and characteristics, bathing, dressing, diapering, bottle and breast feeding, safety, immunizations and when to call the pediatrician.

Location: Babcock OB/GYN Wexford Medical Office,
 500 Blazier Dr. Wexford, PA 15090
Time: 9 am to 12:00 pm
Fee: $40 per couple

Year 2005

Jan 29 & Feb 5 Mar 19 & 26 Jun 4 & 11

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BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER CLASS

This sibling class is for children ages 3 to 6 to prepare for the birth of a new brother or sister. The class is taught using video, coloring books, discussion, and baby dolls. A tour of the nursery to see a newborn is included.
Children should not attend if they have a contagious disease.


Time: 10 am to 11:30 am
Fee: $15 per child/$25 two or more

Sat, Jan 8 Sat, Feb 19 Sat, Apr 2 Sat, May 14 Sat, Jun 25

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CPR for Friends and Family
(An Infant and Child CPR Class)

Would you know what to do if your infant or child was choking, could not breathe or their heart had stopped beating?  Attend this very important class to learn how to respond in an emergency.  Plan on taking this class before your 7th month of pregnancy.

Time: 6:30 to 8:45 pm
Fee: $25 per person

Tues, Jan  18  Mon, Feb 21 Thurs, Mar 24 Mon, Apr 18 Thurs, May 26

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Labor and Delivery Tours

Labor and Delivery tours are available at no charge. Please note that you are not automatically registered for a tour when you register for a class. The tour meets on the 12th floor (L&D floor) in the waiting room across from the elevator. The tour is approximately 45 minutes. Children are permitted to attend as long as they are not disruptive.

Sunday, Jan 9, 5:30 pm Sunday, Apr 3, 5:30 pm Tuesday, Jun 14, 6:00 pm
Sunday, Feb 6, 5:30 pm Thursday, Apr 14, 6:00 pm Tuesday, Jun 21, 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Feb 8, 6:00 pm Thursday, Apr 21, 6:00 pm  
Tuesday, Feb 15, 6:00 pm Sunday, May 1, 5:30 pm  
Sunday, Mar 6, 5:30 pm Sunday, June 5, 5:30 pm  

 

 

 

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  •  Please note: Early registration (before 16 weeks) is highly recommended. Plan to complete all of your classes 3- 4 weeks before your due date.
  •  Most insurance companies will provide partial reimbursement for attendance at prenatal classes. For more information, contact your insurance carrier.
  •  SAVE MONEY with a package discount!!! Prepared Childbirth, Newborn Care and Breastfeeding Package rate is $130!
  • $5 per person Gift Certificates for the CPR Class are given out in all prenatal classes!!

 

 

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REGISTRATION

To register, please call 1-877-284-2000

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