W-B General Hospital Announces Childbirth Education Schedule

8/21/2014

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Aug. 22, 2014) – Registration is being accepted for Childbirth Education Classes at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Topics include childbirth education, breastfeeding, babysitting and sibling class.

Childbirth Education, a series for the mother-to-be and support persons, overview of labor and birth, pain relief methods, Cesarean section information, newborn care and hospital policies and procedures. Each series is offered 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Series 6, Sept. 7-Oct. 8; Series 7, Oct. 19-Nov. 19.

Childbirth Refresher, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 2, Oct. 13 and Nov. 24.

Breastfeeding Basics, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 3, Oct. 15 and Nov. 25.

Babysitting, Dec. 4, designed for teens ages 13-15 who are interested in learning how to safely care for an infant or young child.

Sibling Class, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 12 and Dec. 7, designed to promote family bonding and decrease anxiety siblings may feel with the arrival of a newborn. Children will learn how to properly hold a newborn and will receive a tour of the obstetric suites. Recommended for children ages 3-12.

Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Classes, a five-week series offered on Thursdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 9 and Oct. 23-Nov. 20. Prenatal, 6-7 p.m.; postnatal, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Sibling class is held in Lois Knaub Hall, Level B2, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, 575 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. All other classes are held at the Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Suite 10, Edwardsville. For more information, call 570-552-3416.