Pregnancy and beyond

Baby basics

Ease into a tender transition. Learn how to care for yourself and your baby after birth.

Location

Classes are held:

Medcenter One Outpatient Services Center
Medical staff conference room #3
414 N. Seventh St.
Bismarck, N.D. 58501

Cost

Cost is $10 per mother/couple, payable at registration.

Saturday classes are 3—5 p.m.

2008 schedule Jan. 19 Mar. 15 May 17 Nov. 22

2009 schedule Jan. 17 Mar. 21 May 16 Sept. 19

Thursday evening classes are 7—9 p.m.

2008 schedule Feb. 21 Apr. 10 July 10 Oct. 9

2009 schedule Feb. 12 Apr. 9 July 16 Oct. 8 Nov. 19

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Big Brother/Big Sister

The I'm a Big Brother/Big Sister program at Birthcenter One will help prepare children and their parents for the birth of their new baby.

Who should attend?

Children ages 3—7 who will be a new big brother or sister.

What will you learn?

Children will learn the importance of becoming a big brother or sister. This will help reduce the feelings of jealousy and resentment they may feel towards their new sibling.

Parents will be given information about parenting and the new experience of adding another child to the family circle.

Location

Classes are held at:

Medcenter One Outpatient Services Center
Medical staff conference rooms
414 N. Seventh St.
Bismarck, N.D. 58501

Cost

Cost is $15 per child payable at registration.

Registration

Call 701.323.6376. Pre-registration is required.

Schedule

2008 schedule

Jan. 10
Mar. 13
May 8
July 10
Sept.11
Nov. 13

2009 schedule

Jan. 8
Mar. 12
May 14
July 9
Sept. 10
Nov. 12

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as the food of choice for babies up to age one. Many mothers find breastfeeding to be a very fulfilling experience.

The class instructor is a breast feeding specialist and a registered nurse at Birthcenter One.

Cost

The Breastfeeding class is $10.

Who should attend?

Women who are interested in breastfeeding their baby. We recommend registering during the fifth month of your pregnancy.

What will you learn?

• Benefits of breastfeeding
• Preparation and methods to get off to a good start
• Problem prevention and treatment
• Common concerns and questions
• Working while nursing

Location

Classes are held:

Medcenter One Outpatient Services Center
Medical staff conference room #3
414 N. Seventh St.
Bismarck, N.D. 58501

Registration

Call 701.323.6376. Pre-registration is required.

2008 schedule:

Classes are held from 7—9 p.m.
Jan. 9
Mar. 11
May 7
July 23
Sept. 10
Nov. 11

2009 schedule

Jan. 27
Mar. 24
May 19
July 28
Sept. 22
Nov. 24

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Infant massage

Who should attend?

Parents and baby (age birth to 9 months).

What will you learn?

Increase your ability to communicate with your baby by understanding infant stress cues and learning massage techniques (complimentary bottle of massage oil is included).

Location

Birthcenter One
300 N. Seventh St.
Bismarck, N.D. 58501

Registration

Call 701.323.6376. Pre-registration is required.

Schedule

Classes are offered every other month on 3 consecutive Tuesdays from 2—3 p.m.

2008 schedule

Jan. 8, 15, 22
Mar. 11, 18, 25
May 6, 13, 20
July 8, 15, 22
Sept. 9, 16, 23
Nov. 4, 11, 18

2009 schedule

Jan. 6, 13, 20
Mar. 3, 10, 17
May 5, 12, 19
July 14, 21, 28
Sept. 8, 15, 22
Nov. 3, 10, 17

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Lamaze

All lamaze teachers are Lamaze Certified Instructors.

Who should attend?

Any pregnant woman and her childbirth coach. We recommend registering during your fifth month of pregnancy.

If you have attended Lamaze within the last two years and would like to take a Lamaze Refresher Class, call 701.323.6376 for details.

What will you learn?

Techniques involved in coping with labor and delivery in a positive manner.

Location

Classes are held:

Medcenter One Outpatient Services center
Medical staff conference rooms
414 N. Seventh St.
Bismarck, N.D. 58501

Registration

Call 701.323.6376. Pre-registration is required.

Schedule

2008 Tuesday evening classes 6:30—9:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27 July 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct. 7, 14, 21 28 2008 weekend classes are held Friday 6:30—9:30 p.m., Saturday 12:30—5:30 p.m. and Sunday 1—5 p.m. Jan. 11, 12, 13 Mar. 7, 8, 9 Apr. 11, 12, 13 May 9, 10, 11 June 6, 7, 8 Sept. 12, 13, 14 Oct. 17, 18, 19 Nov. 14, 15, 16

2009 Prepared childbirth class schedule (formerly Lamaze) Tuesday evening classes 6:30—9:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 13, 20 Feb. 3, 10, 17 Mar. 3, 10, 17 July 7, 14, 21 Aug.t 4, 11, 18 Oct. 6, 13, 20 2009 weekend classes are held Saturday and Sunday 1—5:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 11 Mar. 7, 8 Apr. 4, 5 May 2, 3 June 6, 7 Sept. 26, 27 Oct. 17, 18 Nov. 21, 22

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Well-baby clinic

A well-baby clinic is offered every Tuesday (except holidays) from 1—3 p.m. and an evening well-baby clinic the first Tuesday of each month from 5—7 p.m.

The clinic is located at Birthcenter One, on 5th floor of the hospital using elevator C.

No appointments are needed. Just stop by during the clinic hours and a registered nurse will weigh your baby and answer any questions you may have.

This is an opportunity for you to join us and gain educational experience that will benefit your baby but also your family and allows you to meet other families with babies too!

Call us anytime at 701.323.6580 or 800.732.7126.

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