Porter Regional Hospital is offering the following childbirth education classes in September.
Class sizes are limited to ensure proper social distancing and masks are required. Pre-registration is required.
Breastfeeding Class
This one-session class coordinated by an Internationally Board Certified
Lactation Consultant is geared for expectant and new parents. Designed to
promote successful breastfeeding, the program will discuss the benefits of
breastfeeding and how to get started. The class is held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,
September 3 and 15, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter
Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. The class is free and
pre-registration is required. Register by
visiting porterhealth.com and clicking on Events.
Childbirth Education
Expectant parents can feel prepared for the journey ahead by attending this
comprehensive class covering all aspects of pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum,
and newborn care. Natural coping methods will be discussed, such as relaxation
and breathing, as well as the use of pain medication and epidural anesthesia. A
partner or support person is encouraged to attend. Register in your fourth or
fifth month of pregnancy and take the classes in your seventh or eighth month.
Classes will meet for four consecutive weeks from 6 to 8:30 p.m., September 2,
9, 16, 23 in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional
Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit porterhealth.com and click
on Events. Call 219-983-8543 with questions.
Fast-Track Childbirth Education
Spend one full Saturday in this expedited version of the Childbirth
Education class to learn all aspects of pregnancy and birth. The class will be
held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 5, in the Community Room at Porter
Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. Pre-registration is required. To register,
visit porterhealth.com and click on Events.
Baby Basics
Build confidence around how to nurture your baby’s development and ensure newborn’s safety. This free class includes topics like getting ready for baby, bathing, diapering, signs of illness, safety, and newborn behaviors. Great for parents, grandparents and child care providers. Babies and toddlers are welcome. This free class meets the second Monday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 E. US Highway 6, Valparaiso. The next class is September 14. To register visit porterhealth.com and click on Events.
Breastfeeding Support Clinic
For private, individual breastfeeding consultations or for more information please call 219-983-8543.
For more information about classes offered through Porter Regional Hospital, visit porterhealth.com.
