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The William W. Backus Hospital326 Washington Street, Norwich, CT 06360

860.889.8331

2018Birthing Center Class

Schedule

Birthing Center ToursWe will give you a short tour of the Birthing Center so that you can familiarize yourself with our Unit. This is the same tour given during Childbirth Preparation Class and Open House.FREE. Pre-registration required.Mondays at 6 pmJan. 8 / Apr. 23 / June 25 / Sept. 17 / Dec. 10

Parents-To-Be Open HouseAn informational evening designed to give an overview of the Backus Birthing experience and our staff. Tour of Birthing Center included. FREE. Pre-registration required.Monday from 6–8 pm in the main lobby conference room.FREE. Pre-registration required.Mar. 5 / July 16 / Nov. 12 2018

Weekend Childbirth Preparation Class A one–day weekend class covering the third trimester of pregnancy, labor, comfort techniques,medical procedures, newborns, and postpartum expectations. Includes a tour of the Birthing Center.$55 per couple. Pre-registration required.Saturday from 9:30 am–4:30 pm in the Backus Main Lobby Conference Room.Jan. 20 / Mar. 17 / May 12 / July 21 / Sept. 29 / Nov. 17

Weekday Childbirth Preparation ClassA Two Day class covering the third trimester of pregnancy, labor, comfort techniques, medical procedures. Newborns, and postpartum expectations. Includes a tour of the Birthing CenterPre-registration required. $55 per couple.2nd and 3rd Tuesdays 5–9 pm, two 4-hr sessions Backus Main Lobby Conference RoomsFeb 13 & 20 / April 10 & 17 / June 12 & 19 Aug. 14 & 21 / Oct. 9 & 16 / Dec. 11 & 18

Teen Childbirth Preparation and Infant CareA two-session class to prepare adolescents for childbirth and infant care. Session One focuses on preparation for labor and delivery. FREE to teens. Pre-registration required.Wednesday, from 5–8 pm in the Backus Birthing Center Conference Room.February 7 / June 6 / October 3

Session Two is Nurturing your Newborn – instruction about newborn behavior and care. FREE to teens. Pre-registration required.Thursday, from 6–8:30 pm in the Backus Main Lobby Conference room.February 8 / June 7 / October 4

Nurturing your Newborn – An Infant Care ClassThis class features instruction about newborn behavior, tests and procedures done in the hospital, and how to care for your baby at home. Topics include: safe sleep, swaddling, bathing, feeding, newborn appearance and expected behaviors, and guidelines for when it’s time to call the doctor. FREE. Pre-registration required.Thursday, from 6–8:30 pm in the Backus Main Lobby Conference Room.Feb. 8 / Mar. 8 / Apr. 12 / May 10 / June 7 / Aug. 9 Sept. 13 / Oct. 4 / Nov. 8 / Dec. 13

Sibling ClassThis one-hour class helps big brothers and sisters, age 3-6, prepare for the new addition. Session includes a tour of the Birthing Center and practice caring for a new baby, so bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal for practicing infant care!FREE. Pre-registration required.Saturday at 10 am in the Birthing Center Conference Room.Feb. 3 / April 14 / June 9 / Aug. 4Oct. 13 / Dec. 15

Expectant Grandparent SeminarDesigned to bring expectant grandparents up-to-date with current information about pregnancy and childbirth, breast and bottle feeding, home safety for babies and toddlers, variations in the newborn and baby care. Includes discussion of grandparents’ role today. This class is for Grandparents only!FREE. Pre-registration required.Wednesday from 7–9 pm In the Birthing Center Conference Room.Feb. 14 / June 20 / Oct. 17

2018 Birthing Center Class ScheduleTo register for any of our classes, call 860.892.6900

Breastfeeding Preparation For the expectant woman and her support person – Learn breastfeeding tips for success! FREE. Pre-registration required.Thursday, from 6–8:30 pm in the Backus Main Lobby Conference Room.Jan. 25 / Feb. 15 / Mar. 15 / Apr. 26 / May 17June 28 / July 19 / Aug. 16 / Sept. 20 / Oct. 18 Nov. 15 / Dec. 20

Breastfeeding Support GroupFor Breastfeeding Moms and their support person – Support from other Breastfeeding Moms!FREE. Pre-registration required.Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10 am–Noon Birthing Center Conference Room