Providence memorial hospital will offer free public classes on a number of health topics.

Registration: call 577-6690

All classes will be held in the Providence Memorial Hospital Hilton Towers Auditorium B & C located at 2001 N. Oregon.

Maternity Tours
Learn more about Providence Memorial Hospital's Family Birth Unit and take a tour of what the hospital has to offer for your maternity needs. Tours are available daily and are scheduled at the patient's convenience.

Childbirth Preparation
Participants should begin classes during the seventh month of pregnancy. This class will prepare you for the birth experience. Cesarean birth information is included. Participants are to wear comfortable clothing and bring a pen, a blanket or exercise mat, and two pillows.
Class Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m. (please arrive 10 minutes before class)
Place: Providence Memorial Hospital Hilton Towers Auditorium B & C located at 2001 N. Oregon

Breastfeeding
Discuss the advantages of breastfeeding and specific technique to promote successful breastfeeding experience. Including pumping, storing, freezing and thawing breast milk.
Class Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Providence Memorial Hospital Hilton Towers Auditorium B & C located at 2001 N. Oregon

Baby Care Basics
Join expecting, adoptive and new parents, grandparents, and older brothers and sisters (9 years and older), to learn how to bathe, diaper and care for a newborn.
Class Date: Thursday, February 21, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Providence Memorial Hospital Hilton Towers Auditorium B & C located at 2001 N. Oregon

Pediatric Q&A and CPR Demonstration
In this class, a pediatrician will be available to answer your questions about infant care. CPR will also be demonstrated.
Class Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Providence Memorial Hospital Hilton Towers Auditorium B & C located at 2001 N. Oregon

Children's Class
Help "big brother and sister" (ages 3 to 8) learn about the arrival of their new baby by introducing them to the hospital experience and the early days at home with their baby. Parents should attend with their child.
Class Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Providence Memorial Hospital Hilton Towers Auditorium B & C located at 2001 N. Oregon