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PRMC offers breastfeeding, early care classes for moms

(Feb. 19, 2015)  Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury will be offering breastfeeding, childbirth and newborn care classes.
A breastfeeding class is scheduled from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Hallowell Conference Center at PRMC.
Peninsula Regional educators will make presentations on the basics of breastfeeding, proper positioning of baby, how to avoid common problems and how to pump and store milk.
Mothers are invited to bring support members with them, as studies show that breastfeeding is more successful when mom has loving, knowledgeable support. Videos will also be shown to help demonstrate the proper techniques for successful nursing. The fee is $30 for mom-to-be and her coach. Pre-registration is required.
PRMC is also offering a four-week prepared childbirth course on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. beginning on March 3.
This interactive course includes information about prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care and infant safety. Class members will tour the medical center and hear about what to expect during labor and birth, different breathing techniques, relaxation skills and other comfort measures to use whether planning a medicated or non-medicated birth.
Classes should be taken during the sixth- to eighth-month of pregnancy. The fee is $75 for the mom-to-be and her coach. Pre-registration is required. Participants are asked to bring a blanket and two pillows to each class.
Parents who cannot attend the full course may take an online class via www.peninsula.org, with a two-hour in-person component that includes a tour of Peninsula Regional’s Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby units. The next e-learning add-on class will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. and costs $30.
PRMC is presenting its newborn care class from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 in the Hallowell Conference Center at PRMC.
This class for first-time parents will focus on survival skills for the first six weeks home with baby. Topics include diapering, bathing, sleeping and calming a fussy baby. Dad or another support person/coach is encouraged to attend with mom.  
The class will provide participants an opportunity to obtain some hands-on experience. There is a $30 participation fee that covers the mom-to-be and her coach. Pre-registration is required. Those attending a four-week prepared childbirth class, this information is also covered in that class.
For more information, call 410-543-7512, email lavern.henry@ peninsula.org or visit the Classes and Events section of the Peninsula Regional Medical Center website at www.peninsula.org for online registration.