THE PARENT REVIEW
When you register for United Regional weekly parenting e-mail, you'll receive information that's tailored to your personal week of pregnancy and then the age of your newborn. Plus, it's all free!

Prenatal

United Regional's prenatal classes are available all year long. However, we only list current class schedules. Please contact Call-A-Nurse at 940.764.8570 or 800.982.9799 to inquire about future class dates.

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Prepared Childbirth - Condensed Class

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Prenatal
Event Start Date: 08/07/2010
Event End Date: 08/07/2010
Event Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Dining Room AB, Bethania Building , Basement
Contact: Call-A-Nurse (940.764.8570)

Event Description:
This condensed course is designed for expectant parents who desire a one day course rather than a 5 week course. The course offers instruction on the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and preparing for labor and delivery through modified breathing exercises, stages of labor, pain management, birth and recovery, newborn care as well as baby check-ups. Expectant parents will view birthing films, receive take home literature and tour the hospital. Participants will need to bring two pillows to the class and dress comfortably. Course fee is $30 per couple. Other courses, to be held in 2010, are: September 11 October 2 November 6 December 4

Event Cost:
$30 per couple

Basics of Breastfeeding

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Prenatal
Event Start Date: 08/10/2010
Event End Date: 08/10/2010
Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(Tuesday class)
Location: Mother Baby Conference Room 4th Floor Bridwell Tower
Contact: Call-A-Nurse (940-764-8570)

Event Description:
This course offers instruction in the art of breastfeeding. Topics include correct positioning and latching-on, frequency, proper nutrition while breastfeeding, preparation for going back to work and creative problem solving. After delivery, individualized instruction will be available by a certified lactation consultant in the hospital. The husband or support person is encouraged to attend the class with the mother-to-be. Course fee: $20 per couple. Future courses will be held on: September 14 October 12 November 9 December 7

Infant CPR

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Prenatal
Event Start Date: 08/17/2010
Event End Date: 08/17/2010
Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(Tuesday)
Location: Gaines Pavilion - 8th Street Campus
Contact: Call-A-Nurse (940-764-8570)

Event Description:
This CPR class follows the newest self-directed course CPR Anytime from the American Heart Association. The partcipants will receive an inflatable learning manikin along with an instructional DVD and other teaching materials. This kit can then be used at home to teach other family members, babysitters or to refresh skills. Infant choking and other child safety and injury prevention are also covered. The course fee is $35 per couple. Other class will be offered on: October 19 December 14

Prepared Childbirth Class

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Prenatal
Event Start Date: 09/07/2010
Event End Date: 09/07/2010
Event Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Skybridge Conference Room, Bethania Building, Third Floor
Contact: Call-A-Nurse (940.764.8570)

Event Description:
This course is taught over a 5 week period. The course offers instruction on the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and preparing for labor and delivery through modified breathing exercises, stages of labor, pain management, birth and recovery, newborn care as well as baby check-ups. Expectant parents will view birthing films, receive take home literature and tour the hospital. Participants will need to bring two pillows to the class and dress comfortably. Course fee is $30 per couple. Other courses are offered: November 2 to 30

Event Cost:
$30.00 per couple

Special siblings class

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Prenatal
Event Start Date: 09/18/2010
Event End Date: 09/18/2010
Event Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
(Saturday )
Location: Post Partum Day Room 4th Floor Bridwell Tower
Contact: Call-A-Nurse (940-764-8570)

Event Description:
This class is designed to help future big brothers and sisters understand more about their feelings regarding the birth of their new sibling. It is designed for children 3 to 10 years of age. Course fee is $10 per child. Other courses will be held on: November 20

Event Cost:
$10 per child