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Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a 2½ hour class to help parents make an informed decision about breastfeeding. This session is designed to provide the information and support to make the feeding relationship between parent and baby successful. Topics include: physical and emotional preparation, getting started, common questions and solutions, family adjustments, nutrition, and working while breastfeeding.
For answers to questions about breastfeeding, please contact any of the following resources:
Mercy Medical Center, Barbara Overland, RN, IBCLC
call: (W) 774-7400 ask for OB unit
(H) 774-1265
Upper Missouri District Health Unit
Liz Bustad, MPH, LN, IBCLC, WIC Nutritionist
call: (W) 774-6412
(H) 572-7499 or (Cell) 570-2857
Upper Missouri District Health Unit
Lorri Slocum, LN, CLC, WIC Nutritionist
call: (W) 774-6411
Upper Missouri District Health Unit
Tammy Johnson, MS, RN, CLC, Public Health Nurse
call: (W) 774-6417
(H) 577-3867
Breast Pump Rental and Supply:
Medquest 774-7438 or Medela 774-1265
Websites:
www.breastfeeding.com www.workandpump.com
www.lalecheleague.org www.kellymom.com
www.askdrsears.com www.breastfeedingonline.com
Lamaze
Five Lamaze classes will assist mother and her support companion in becoming more physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for labor, birth, and postpartum. A variety of coaching, breathing, and relaxation techniques are demonstrated and practiced during class. Instruction covers the process of birth, medication and medical management of labor, decision making, and transition to parenthood.
Baby Basics
This two hour class is designed to answer questions and ease concerns regarding the “how to’s” of caring for a newborn. The class covers nurturing, feeding, bathing, cord care, sleeping habits, and the parents’ changing world.
Happiest Baby on the Block
The Happiest Baby classes will teach parents simple, effective and fun, hands on techniques to quickly soothe their babies' cries and help them sleep a little longer. Parents may attend class before delivery or within the first 4 months after the baby is born. If you have delivered, please bring baby your baby to the class. Class fee is $20. Each participant will be given a Happiest Baby on the Block DVD and Soothing Sounds CD. If you are in need of financial assistance, scholarships are available. Please contact Susan Elsbernd at 774-7554.
Infant Massage
Learning infant massage techniques benefits both babies and their parents. It begins a loving, intimate communication between parent and baby while providing a nurturing bonding experience. Infant massage helps babies sleep better, reduces gas, stimulates growth and development and decreases stress. The class is designed for parents and their babies from birth to 1 year of age.
All classes are FREE, unless otherwise noted - donations are always welcome.
To view the current schedule of classes please visit our Calendar section above.
To pre-register or for more information, please call Mercy Medical Center's Education Department at 701.774.4182.
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