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Practical Childbirth
and Parent Education

Expectant Parents

Early Pregnancy Classes

Labor is the work you do to give birth to your baby. Logically then, a woman should not go into this work unprepared. Your body benefits from prenatal exercise, relaxation and proper nutrition. Both expectant fathers and mothers learn how to anticipate and cope with the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy.

Wednesday Evening
6:30 - 8:30 pm

January 8, 2008
April 23, 2008

July 23, 2008
September 24, 2008
December 3, 2008

Class Fee: $15.00

Pre-registration is required for all classes. To register call Judy at (217) 423-6022.Class fees are due one week before your class begins.

Baby Grant

Baby Care Class

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Baby Care Classes instruct both pregnant and adoptive parents-in-waiting about newborn appearance, behavior and physical and emotional needs. Breastfeeding and bottlefeeding are discussed with emphasis on the benefits of breastfeeding when possible. Expectant parents learn through classroom demonstration, discussion and practice. Classes include practice holding, swaddling, bathing, diapering, and dressing baby using newborn teaching dolls and "Happiest Baby" instruction. Each family receives one set of materials.

Related books, CD's, DVD's and videos may be purchased from the instructor.


Tuesday Evening
6:30 - 8:30 PM

February 5 and 12, 2008
Apri 1 and 8, 2008
June 3and 10, 2008
July 29 and August 5, 2008
September 30 and October 7, 2008

December 2 and 9, 2008

Class Fee $50.00 per family

Pre-registration is required for all classes. To register call Judy at (217) 423-6022.Class fees are due one week before your class begins.

 

Consultations

Birth Plans
Sibling Preparation
VBAC Preparation
Preparing for Elective Cesarean
Private Childbirth Classes
Grandparent Classes


Cost: $25.00 per hour instructional fee
additional instructional materials (books, videos, etc. available for purchase or rental).
Call Judy at (217) 423-6022 to schedule a consultation or for further information.

 

Parent Resources

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Aromatherapy for Labor and Childbirth

Labor Prep for Moms

The Birthing Ball in Labor

Pregnant to Parent

 

Additional Parent Resources

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Innovative Crib Designs LLC

Birthsource

Doula Network

Growing Family

The Happiest Baby

Having a Baby

iParenting

La Leche League

Lamaze

Marvelous Multiples

Maternity Wise

Mothering

Pregnancy Today

WelcomeBaby

Baby Bear 1

 

 

 

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