Learn breast-feeding tips for
success. This class is for expectant
women.
■ Thursday, Jan. 5
■ 6 - 8 p.m.
■ Backus E-260 conference room
■ Thursday, Feb. 2
■ 6 - 8 p.m.
■ Backus E-260 conference room
Program free but registration
required. Call 860-425-3863 or
e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more
information.
A two-day weekend class. Includes
a tour of the Birthing Center.
Register early.
■ Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 15
■ 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
■ Backus main lobby conference rooms 1-2
There is a $55 fee for this program
and registration is required. Call
860-425-3863 or e-mail
moc@ wwbh.org for more
information.
This one-evening class teaches
partners simple massage techniques
to release pain or discomfort
during pregnancy and labor.
■ Wednesday, Feb. 29
■ 7 - 9 p.m.
■ Backus Hospital Birthing Center
There is $50 fee for this program
and registration is required.
Call 860-572-1872 or e-mail
jstranger1@sbcglobal.net for more
information.
Designed for the expectant or new
father. Class will include information
on the Well
Child, Sick Child,
Injured Child and
Safe Child.
■ Tuesdays, Jan.10, 17, 24, 31
■ 6 - 8 p.m.
■ Backus conference room E-260
Program free but registration
required. Call 860-425-3863 or
e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more
information.
Designed to bring expectant
grandparents up to date with:
roles of grandparents; current
information about pregnancy
and childbirth; breastfeeding and
bottle feeding; home safety for
babies and toddlers; variations in
the newborn; baby care; and questions
and answers.
■ Wednesday, Feb. 1
■ 7 - 9 p.m.
■ Backus Hospital Birthing Center
Program free but registration
required. Call 860-425-3863 or
e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more
information.
A Backus Birthing Center program
for parents and parents-to-be in
the instruction of CPR infants and
children. Instructor is certified in
CPR. Classes are limited to eight
people per session.
■ Thursday, Jan. 12
■ 6 - 8 p.m.
■ Backus main lobby conference rooms
There is a $35 per couple or $20
per person fee for this program
and registration is required. Call
860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@
wwbh.org for more information.
This two-hour class teaches
normal newborn behavior, tests
and procedures in the hospital,
and how to care for your baby in
the first few days at home. Topics
include: safe sleep, swaddling,
bath demonstration, feeding, newborn
appearance and behaviors
and when to call the doctor.
■ Thursday, Jan. 19
■ 6 - 8 p.m.
■ Backus main lobby conference room
Program free but registration
required. Call 860-425-3863 or
e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more
information.
An informative evening that
includes presentations by an OB
doctor, pediatrician, lactation
consultant, birth registry/paternity
and a tour of the birthing center.
Tours start at 6:15 p.m. from the
main lobby. Speakers will start at 7
p.m.
■ Monday, Jan. 23
■ 6 - 8 p.m.
■ Backus main lobby conference rooms 2-3
Program free but registration
required. Call 860-425-3863 for
more information.
Release your stress and tension.
Build more energy
and strength.
Minimize your
discomfort.
Learn safe and
effective ways
to feel good and
revitalize yourself
to enjoy your
pregnancy and motherhood.
■ Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31
■ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
■ AHH Yoga, 12 Case St., Suite 208, Norwich
There is $15 fee per class for
this program or $13 per class
when five or more are purchased
together. Registration is required.
Call 860-887-3388 or e-mail
hathayoga@snet.net for more
information.
This is a one-time class where
you will learn what will happen
when you come into the hospital
for your c-section. Learn ways to
decrease discomfort and take care
of your newborn while recovering
from surgery.
■ Thursday, Jan. 26
■ 6 - 8 p.m.
■ Backus Hospital Birthing Center conference room
Program free but registration
required. Call 860-425-3863 or
email moc@wwbh.org for more
information.
This one-day class helps big
brother or sister, ages 3-6, prepare
for the new addition. Tours of the
Birthing Center are included and
participants have the chance to
see a newborn.
■ Tuesday, Jan. 10
■ 10 - 11 a.m.
■ Backus Hospital Birthing Center
Program free but registration
required. Call 860-425-3863 or
e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more
information.
A two-evening childbirth preparation
class to prepare adolescent
couples for labor and delivery. A
second evening class on newborn
care follows.
■ Wednesday, Feb. 15
■ 4 - 7 p.m.
■ Backus Hospital Birthing Center conference room
■ Thursday, Feb. 16
■ 6 - 8:30 p.m.
■ Backus main lobby conference room
There is a $10 fee for this program
and registration is required. Call
860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@
wwbh.org for more information.