Texas Health Denton

Summer 2012

Issue link: http://viewer.e-digitaledition.com/i/71189

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 9 of 9

Community Education Classes summer 2012 To register for classes, please call 1-877-THR-WELL (1-877-847-9355). Childbirth Preparation Classes The Childbirth Preparation Class is designed for both first-time parents and experienced parents who have not had previous Lamaze or prepared childbirth instruction. One-day Saturday class July 14, Aug. 4 & Sept. 1 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Main Hospital – Rio Grande Meeting Room Registration is $65 per couple, and lunch will be included. Sibling Class The Sibling Class offers children (3 years and up) of expectant mothers an opportunity to learn about the pregnancy and delivery processes. They’ll also learn about becoming big brothers or sisters and how to help Mommy when the baby arrives. Through games and a tour of Labor & Delivery, this class helps children understand that they are still special and loved. At least one parent, other adult family member or adult friend must accompany children. Saturday class held every other month July 28 & Sept. 15 10 — 11 a.m. The Center for Women - Trinity Meeting Room $10 per child Breastfeeding Class The Prenatal Breastfeeding Class is designed to help the expectant mother and her partner prepare for breastfeeding. This course will include advice about getting started, avoiding problems and building confidence with nursing your infant. We encourage partners or other family members to attend with the mother. A board-certified lactation consultant teaches all breastfeeding classes. For expectant mothers 28 — 35 weeks. Classes are on Tuesday evenings or Saturdays. Must have a minimum of two registered to hold the class. Tuesday classes July 17, Aug. 14 & Sept. 18 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. The Center for Women - Trinity Meeting Room Registration is $20. Advances in Medicine Join us for programs that educate women about their health care and encourage them to play a more active role in dealing with menopause. Physician-presented seminars at these monthly meetings cover a wide range of topics relating to the physical and psychological stressors that can accompany this phase of a woman’s life. Sessions are held on the second Wednesday of each month. (Free) Aug. 8 & Sept. 12 6 — 7 p.m. The Center for Women – Trinity Meeting Room Learn more about your health through additional Texas Health physician-led lectures. Visit TexasHealth.org/Advances to obtain information about upcoming events.

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

view archives of Texas Health Denton - Summer 2012