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Planning for Pregnancy Classes

Breast-feeding Class
Childbirth Preparation Class
Hospital Maternity Tours
Infant Care Class

Breast-feeding Class

A class offered on breast-feeding for expectant parents led by a certified lactation consultant. Discussion topics include the benefits of breast-feeding, how to get started, and how the rest of the family can help the breast-feeding mother as well as how to continue breast-feeding and working. Classes are primarily held on the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Located in the Onyiuke Dining Room. Class size is limited to 10 couples. Fee is $20.00.

Class Dates
July 9, 2009 August 20, 2009 September 3, 2009	October 1, 2009 November 12, 2009 December 10, 2009
To register, call UConnLink at 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692.

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Childbirth Preparation Class

The class will cover anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and labor, emotions of pregnancy, nutrition, fetal growth and development, comfort measures for labor, working with unexpected events in labor, cesarean delivery as well as practice of relaxation and breathing techniques for labor. Remember to bring two pillows and wear comfortable clothing.

Weekend Session
A two-day class held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. Located in the Onyiuke Dining Room. Class size is limited to 8 couples. A light snack is provided. Fee is $100.00.

Class Dates
July 18 and 19, 2009 September 19 and 20, 2009 November 14 and 15, 2009
To register, call UConnLink at 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692.

Saturday Session
A one-day class held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Located in the Onyiuke Dining Room. Class size is limited to 8 couples. A light snack is provided. Fee is $100.00.

Class Dates
August 29, 2009 October 17, 2009
To register, call UConnLink at 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692.

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Hospital Maternity Tours

Tours are held every other Saturday at 3:30 p.m. A representative will meet you in the hospital lobby and guide you through labor and delivery, postpartum, and the nursery. Children and grandparents are welcome to attend tours. Class size is limited to 7 families. This tour is free.

Tour Dates
July 11, 2009 July 25, 2009 August 8, 2009 August 22, 2009 September 5, 2009 September 19, 2009 October 3, 2009	October 17, 2009 October 31, 2009 November 14, 2009 November 28, 2009 December 12, 2009 December 26, 2009
To register, call UConnLink at 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692.

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Infant Care Class

A two hour class about caring for your baby is offered for expectant parents. Discussion topics include appearance and behavior of the newborn, car seat and home safety issues, well child care and the importance of immunizations, choosing a pediatrician as well as practice with diapering and bathing a newborn. Classes are primarily held on the second Monday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Located in the Onyiuke Dining Room. Class size is limited to 10 couples. Fee is $20.00.

Class Dates
July 13, 2009 September 14, 2009 October 5, 2009	November 9, 2009 December 14, 2009
To register, call UConnLink at 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692.