Big Brother, Big SisterThis sibling class is for children age three to 10 and their expectant parents. We welcome 2-year-old siblings, but advise parents to consider their child’s maturity and understanding of the upcoming birth. The class familiarizes children with the hospital and prepares them for your absence. Class includes a tour of the suites, a video focusing on a child’s experiences with the birth of a sibling, dress-up time with a mask and cap and instructions on holding and diapering a baby. Each child should bring a doll or stuffed animal to use in the class. Enrollment is limited, so register early.

BreastfeedingLearn more about breastfeeding from internationally board-certified lactation consultants. This class provides important information about breastfeeding, including positioning baby properly, ensuring that baby is learning to latch on correctly and recognizing whether or not baby is getting enough breastmilk. Fathers are strongly encouraged to attend.

The class is especially helpful for:

• first-time moms and dads.

• those who previously had a negative breastfeeding experience.

• mothers with flat, inverted, short or large nipples.

• mothers with very large or small breasts.

• those expecting multiples.

• mothers at high risk (pre-eclampsia, known fetal abnormality, etc.).

• mothers who have had breast surgery (reduction, augmentation, trauma, etc.).

• parents who want to better understand the benefits of breastfeeding and its challenges.

Childbirth & Newborn CareChildbirth classes are taught by qualified instructors to prepare you for delivery. We recommend all first-time parents take this three-session series or the full-day Saturday class. This class answers many questions about your hospital stay and includes a tour of the Childbirth Suites. Instructors will discuss the entire childbirth process, including vaginal, cesarean and assisted-delivery procedures, as well as the phases of labor and stages of delivery and recovery. Other topics include coping skills, basic breathing techniques and pain management options.

Newborn care and what to expect during the first few weeks at home is also included. Demonstrations and videos explain how to hold, soothe, diaper, bathe and feed baby. Topics such as when to call the doctor, how to tell if baby is sick and what to do when baby cries are also covered.

Family-Shared BirthingThis class is by appointment.

Parents may have older children present for delivery with prior approval from the attending physician and if the child:

• is 6 years old or older and accompanied by a support person (other than mother’s coach) if younger than 14.

• participated in the Family-Shared Birthing Class with his or her support person.

The class lasts one to two hours, depending on the child’s needs.

Infant CPR & SafetyOne of the most exciting and challenging aspects of parenthood is being entrusted with the health and well-being of your baby. The American Heart Association CPR for Family and Friends course teaches choking management, recommendations for child proofing the home and basic car seat safety.

Relaxation & More!This informative class is recommended as a follow up to childbirth classes. It focuses on relaxation techniques designed to help prepare each expectant mother mentally, emotionally and physically for labor. Expectant mothers and their partners discuss and practice comfort measures, including massage and touch therapy, breathing exercises and coach/mother communication skills, in an intimate, casual setting. Because each labor and delivery is unique, partners learn a “whole body” approach to the childbirth experience.

This three-hour class strongly supports a natural delivery and is ideal for those seeking an alternative to traditional childbirth. However, the class is also extremely beneficial to parents anticipating an epidural or other pain management options.

Participants need to allow adequate time to take the class and then practice the skills learned prior to the onset of labor. Tours are not included with this class but can be scheduled separately.

Preparing for baby

Class descriptions

All education classes are free to families delivering

at Lutheran Hospital. We encourage you to register

for classes early to ensure a spot! Try to schedule classes

during your seventh or eighth month of pregnancy.

Please reference the code listed with your chosen class(es) when registering.

call 260.435.7274

email baby@lutheran-hosp.comRegister for classes

2012 prenatal classes

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August

2, 9 & 16 Thursday series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L15)

18 Saturday

Breastfeeding 9:30a–noon (B08)

11 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L16)

22 Wednesday

Relaxation & more 6:30–9:30p (X08)

23 Thursday

Big brother, big sister 6–7:30p (S04)

18 Saturday

Infant & car seat safety 1–4p (I08)

May

8,15 & 22 Tuesday series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L10)

5 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L09)

14 Monday

Breastfeeding 6:30–9p (B05)

19 Saturday

Relaxation & more 9a–noon (X05)

19 Saturday

Infant & car seat safety 1–4p (I05)

9 Wednesday

Infant CPR 6:30–10p (C03)

July

21 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L14)

11 Wednesday

Infant CPR 6:30–10p (C04)

10, 17 & 24 Tuesday series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L13)

16 Monday

Breastfeeding 6:30–9p (B07)

28 Saturday

Infant & car seat safety 1–4p (I07)

28 Saturday

Relaxation & more 9a–noon (X07)

June

2 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L11)

7, 14 & 21 Thursday series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L12)

9 Saturday

Breastfeeding 9:30a–noon (B06)

19 Tuesday

Relaxation & more 6:30–9:30p (X06)

16 Saturday

Big brother, big sister 10–11:30a (S03)

20 Wednesday

Infant & car seat safety 6:30–9:30p (I06)

9, 16 & 23 Thursday series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L03)

15 Wednesday

Infant & car seat safety 6:30–9:30p (I02)

4 Saturday

Big brother, big sister 10–11:30a (S01)

13 Monday

Breastfeeding 6:30–9p (B02)

18 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L04)

11 Saturday

Relaxation & more 9a–noon (X02)

February

December

4 Tuesday

Infant & car seat safety 6:30–10p (I12)

10 Monday

Breastfeeding 6:30–9p (B12)

8 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L24)

15 Saturday

Big brother, big sister 10–11:30a (S06)

11 Tuesday

Relaxation & more 6:30–9:30p (X12)

October

20 Saturday

Infant & car seat safety 9a–noon (I10)

3, 10 & 17 Wednesday series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L19)

8 Monday

Breastfeeding 6:30–9p (B10)

13 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L20)

27 Saturday

Big brother, big sister 10–11:30a (S05)

24 Wednesday

Relaxation & more 6:30–9:30p (X10)

September

15 Saturday

Infant & car seat safety 1–4p (I09)

10, 17 & 24 Monday series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L18)

12 Wednesday

Infant CPR 6:30–10p (C05)

8 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L17)

29 Saturday

Relaxation & more 9a–noon (X09)

15 Saturday

Breastfeeding 9a–noon (B09)

November

3 Saturday

Breastfeeding 9:30a–noon (B11)

6, 13 & 20 Tuesday series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L21)

10 Saturday

Infant & car seat safety 1–4p (I11)

10 Saturday

Relaxation & more 9a–noon (X11)

17 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L22)

14 Wednesday

Infant CPR 6:30–10p (C06)

Nov. 29, Dec. 6 &13 Thursday

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L23)

January

10,17 & 24 Tuesday series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L01)

11 Wednesday

Infant CPR 6:30–10p (C01)

14 Saturday

Relaxation & more 9a–noon (X01)

14 Saturday

Infant & car seat safety 1–4p (I01)

7 Saturday

Breastfeeding 9:30a–noon (B01)

21 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L02)

ClassesClass sizes are limited, so please register early! All education

classes are free to families delivering at Lutheran Hospital.

Our educational programs are taught by qualified,

experienced instructors in an informal, participation-friendly

classroom. If a scheduled class is cancelled due to severe

weather, we will attempt to contact you. You can also check

by calling 260.435.7338.

Great Suites With valet parking, flat-panel TVs, Wi-Fi Web access, room

service and special gourmet celebration meals, you’ll find

this isn’t your typical hospital stay! We encourage you to get

comfortable with your soon-to-be surroundings.

Personal TourAll couples enrolled in childbirth classes will tour the unit with

their class. If you are not enrolled in a childbirth class, please

call 260.435.7274 to arrange a personal tour.

LutheranHospital.com/baby

2012 Class schedule

16 Monday

Breastfeeding 6:30–9p (B04)

14 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L08)

17 Tuesday

Infant & car seat safety 6:30–9:30p (I04)

12 Thursday

Big brother, big sister 6–7:30p (S02)

11, 18 & 25 Wed. series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L07)

28 Saturday

Relaxation & more 9a–noon (X04)

April

10 Saturday

Childbirth 9a–5p (L05)

14 Wednesday

Infant CPR 6:30–10p (C02)

12, 19 & 26 Monday series

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L06)

17 Saturday

Breastfeeding 9:30a–noon (B03)

17 Saturday

Infant & car seat safety 1–4p (I03)

21 Wednesday

Relaxation & more 6:30–9:30p (X03)

March

call 260.435.7274 email baby@lutheran-hosp.com

More Services• Breastfeeding support from our internationally

board-certified lactation consultants before

and after birth (260.435.7330)

• Legacy Portraits captures baby’s timeless beauty

• Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit

• Mad Anthonys Children’s Hope House

• Mood Changes and Moms support group (260.435.7069)

Car Seat SafetyWe’ll make sure baby’s car seat is properly installed and

safe. What’s more, you can purchase a car seat through the

Childbirth Suites, plus, our certified child passenger safety

technicians offer free installation inspections by appointment.

Call 260.435.7887 to schedule.

Hospital PreregistrationWe encourage you to register early for your hospital delivery.

After all, there’s already enough to remember when baby’s

on the way! We offer convenient preregistration online at

LutheranHospital.com/baby or by calling 260.435.3650.

Please reference the code listed with your chosen class(es) when registering.

Register for classes series

Nov. 29, Dec. 6 &13 Thursday

Childbirth 6:30–9:30p (L23)

series