These classes are provided for Medicaid maternity care clients.
This FREE six-week class is designed to help parents prepare for baby’s arrival and includes a tour of the Maternity Department at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. Each class lasts approximately two hours. Expectant moms are encouraged to bring one support person to class.
Location: Huntsville - Dowdle Center
Learn about
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breathing and relaxation exercises
- routine birthing practices, such as electronic fetal monitoring
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when to call the doctor
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infant CPR
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how to feed, diaper and bathe your baby
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growth and development stages
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how to create a safe sleep environment to help prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS)
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child safety including home safety and car seat safety
We recommend this class be completed at least one month before your due date.
Call (256) 265-7296 for more information or view the calendar below for upcoming classes.
