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Families living throughout the St. Croix Valley area are invited to join the maternity, birth and family education programs at Hudson Hospital & Clinics. We have designed classes with you in mind, knowing you want the latest in medical knowledge along with a strong support system of caring professionals.
During our classes, small groups of people gather in a relaxed setting while a highly trained expert leads discussions about the secrets and celebrations of nurturing a healthy family. The following classes are designed to give family members important, life enhancing, health information:
• Childbirth Class Five-Week Series
• Childbirth Class Weekend Express
• Childbirth Refresher Class
• Breastfeeding Class
• Sibling Class
• Personalized Teaching
• Parent Education and Support Group
• Family Classes (link to Family Class page)
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Childbirth Class Five-week Series
A five-class series designed to help prepare parents for childbirth. Class topics include: physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth; vaginal and Cesarean birth; birthing techniques; relaxation; comfort and breathing techniques; role of birthing companion; labor pain medication options; mother and baby care; unexpected outcomes; transitioning home with baby; working with your medical care team; and special topics of interest to each individual class series group. The class includes a tour of the labor, delivery and nursery areas of the hospital.
Times Offered:
Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. & Sunday evenings, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. Check calendar on this page for class schedules. Location: Hudson Hospital & Clinics Conference Center Cost: $75 per family __________________________________________________________
Childbirth Class Express Weekend
A two-class series designed to help prepare parents for childbirth. Class topics include: physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth; vaginal and Cesarean birth; birthing techniques; relaxation; comfort and breathing techniques; role of birthing companion; labor pain management options; mother and baby care; unexpected outcomes; working with your medical care staff; and special topics of interest to each individual class series group. Note, this class is “express.” The shortened schedule does not allow for as in-depth of topic coverage as during the five-class series and access to guest speakers may be limited. The class includes a tour of the labor, delivery and nursery areas of the hospital.
Times Offered: Check calendar for times
Location: Hudson Hospital & Clinics Conference Center Cost: $75 per family _______________________________________________________
Childbirth Refresher Class
This class is designed for parents with previous birth and class experience. During the class, parents will be given a review of the labor and birth process; relaxation and breathing techniques; and pain management options. The class includes a tour of the labor, delivery and nursery areas of the hospital.
Times Offered: Check calendar for times
Location: Hudson Hospital & Clinics Conference Center Cost: $25 per family _______________________________________________________
Breastfeeding Class
Learn the benefits of breastfeeding for mom, baby and the family during this single-session class. Topics include the physiology of milk production, positioning techniques, partner’s involvement, managing your schedule around baby’s needs, and information about choosing and using a breast pump.
This class is recommended prior to childbirth. Additional one-on-one education and support is available through lactation educators at Hudson Hospital & Clinics.
Times Offered: Specified Monday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Check calendar for times
Location: Hudson Hospital & Clinics Conference Center Cost: $25 per family _______________________________________________________
Sibling Class
This class helps you and your child prepare for the new baby by practicing sibling-related activities, as well as providing guidance for parents in common challenging situations. The class includes a tour of the labor, delivery and nursery areas of the hospital, special video, activities and a snack. Be sure to bring a doll or teddy bear for diaper practice.
Since children tend to learn and retain more in shorter time periods, the class lasts 90-minutes and is recommended during the last trimester of pregnancy.
Times Offered: Monday evenings, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Check calendar for times
Location: Hudson Hospital & Clinics Conference Center Cost: $25 per family ______________________________________________________
Personalized Teaching
Private and personalized teaching is conveniently available for partners and women with special needs. Cost includes materials.
Times Offered: Days or early evenings
Location: Hudson Hospital & Clinics Conference Rooms Cost: $25 per hour, minimum of two-hour appointments _______________________________________________________
Parents Education and Support Group
Come meet others experiencing similar joys and concerns of parenting while giving and receiving encouragement. This ongoing drop-in group meets in a relaxed environment twice a month. Group meetings rotate from general facilitated support discussions to more formal education topics with guest speakers. The group’s goal is to help families transition into a life with baby through support, education and connections to others.
Times Offered: First and third Tuesday of each month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (unless holiday)
Cost: No cost Location: Hudson Hospital & Clinics Conference Center Registration: Drop-in, no registration necessary. Call (715) 531-6029 for more information.
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