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Prenatal Classes
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Important Notice!
Pre-registration
for classes is REQUIRED.
You may register online through this web site or by calling (501)
686-8084. Space
is limited, so please register early. Last minute registrations
will only be accepted if space permits. For this reason, online
registrations cannot be made on the 3 days before a class date,
and you will need to call (501) 686-8084
to check on space availability. |
For actual class dates, please click on
the Register Online link at the right.
Breastfeeding
In this class,
participants learn the advantages of breastfeeding and the proper techniques
for initiating breastfeeding, holding a baby while breastfeeding, pumping
the breasts for milk, and storing breast milk.
This class meets once a month for two hours with a course fee of $10.
Location: 8th Floor, Hospital
Class is Held the 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Labor
and Delivery Unit Tours
This tour gives expectant parents a tour of
the hospital's state of the art labor and delivery unit. You will
see the wonderful birthing suites and your guide will provide information about
all of the options at UAMS Medical Center.
Location: Meet at the 8th Floor Information Desk, Hospital
Tour is Held the 4th Thursday of each month at
4:00 p.m.
Preparing for Birth
This
class helps prepare expectant parents for the events that will occur during
labor and delivery. The course covers the definition of labor; the signs and
symptoms of labor; coping with the pain of labor and the physical and emotional
changes associated with early, active and transition labor; and the birth of the
baby. Relaxation and breathing techniques are introduced during class.
Participants will also take a tour of the labor and
delivery unit at UAMS. Teaching booklets and product samples are included with the course fee of $30
(half-day short course).
Location: 8th Floor, Hospital
Class is Held the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Relaxation
During Labor & Delivery
This class will provide
participants with an in-depth understanding of the relaxation and comfort
measures available during labor. These include breathing techniques, massage,
relaxation exercises, visualization and many more. Participants will have the
opportunity to practice these techniques during class.
This class is offered every other month for two
hours with a course fee of $10.
Location: 8th Floor, Hospital
Class is Held the 1st Thursday of
each month (except for June 3, 2008 class, which will be held on a
Tuesday) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sibling Class
This birthday party-style
course—complete with refreshments and party favors—encourages children to
celebrate the upcoming births of their brothers and sisters. During the class,
instructors use baby dolls to teach children how to hold, diaper and use a
blanket with the new baby. Participants will also
take a tour of the UAMS labor and delivery unit. This class
is offered every other month with a course fee of $10.
Location: Ward Tower, Room 1E/34
Class is Held the 3rd Wednesday of every other month
from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you are registering for all of the prenatal and newborn care classes, you
will receive a discounted registration price of $60. That's a savings of
$10 (or $20 if Sibling Class is included)! Classes included in the
package are:
l Breastfeeding
l
Infant CPR & Safety
l Newborn Care
l
Preparing for Birth
l
Relaxation During Labor & Delivery
l Sibling Class (if needed)
This Web page can be
used in addition to the information you get from your health
care provider. Your health care provider should always be your
first source of health information. Information from this Web
page should not be seen as personal medical advice.
Patient Education Department
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham Street #526
Little Rock, AR 72205
Telephone (501) 686-8084 Pager (501) 688-6874
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