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It is important for you and your family to feel
comfortable and well prepared for the birth
of your child. Roper St. Francis Healthcare
offers a number of programs at a variety of
locations and times. Registration is required
for all classes. Now register online for the following classes by clicking here:
- Childbirth
Preparation
A series of four classes or one all day
Saturday class for parents-to-be. Focuses
on childbirth techniques, what to expect,
breathing exercises and how to manage
labor and emergencies.
- Baby
Boot Camp
A special class for expectant and new
parents to learn important baby care techniques
including safety precautions, choking
prevention/rescue, bathing instruction
and diapering tips.
- Big
Brother/Big Sister Class
This fun program helps children prepare
for their important role as a big brother
or sister. A short film and a trip to
the nursery are included.
- Expectant
Parents Tour
This tour of the maternity suites answers
questions about what to pack, admission
procedures, your stay and more.
- Childbirth
Refresher
For parents who have already attended
a childbirth preparation course with a
previous pregnancy, this course offers
a review of the most important points.
Topics include breathing and relaxation
techniques, stages of labor, differences
in first and subsequent labors and postpartum
changes.
- Infant CPR
Knowing how to perform the simple skills of CPR and relief of choking can make a life or death difference for infants that are newborn to 12 months. Specifically designed for expectant parents, new parents and grandparents to learn skills on how to perform infant
CPR and to relieve choking on infants who suffer cardiac arrest or whose airways become blocked by food or objects. The course does not require a course completion card and prepares caregivers with the knowledge and skills to help infants in an emergency.
A medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.
- Pets, New Babies and Children: How to make everyone happy?
An informal seminar presented by a local veterinarian to learn the basics of how to adjust to having a pet once the baby arrives
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