These one-day classes will help you prepare for your breastfeeding journey. Our classes cover recognizing hunger cues of your baby, techniques on positioning your baby at the breast, successfully latching on, feeding patterns, breast pumps, and breast milk storage along with hands on learning opportunities. A support person is encouraged to attend with you at no additional cost.
Upcoming Classes:
- Jan. 19, 2025 - 1:00 PM until 5:30 PM
- Feb. 09, 2025 - 1:00 PM until 5:30 PM
Cost for the class is $30. Fee covers expectant mom and one support person. Discounts are available for those students enrolled in Community Care, Sooner Care or are SFHS employees.
To sign up for a class, or to ask questions, contact Michelle Pierce, Expectant Family Coordinator:
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Class Expectations
- Please bring one support person, the individual you plan to accompany you for your labor, delivery and recovery. You do not need to register your support person.
- The information in this class will be covered over 3 1/2 hours. To get the most out of this event, please plan to arrive promptly.
- The temperature in the Education Center fluctuates so it is a good idea to dress in layers.
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We're excited to have our in-person classes on a limited basis to ensure the safety of all involved. If you would prefer to learn at home, please click through to learn about our online and mailed-to-your-home options.
Welcome to Saint Francis Health System's Childbirth Education. We are excited to have in-person classes on a limited basis to ensure the safety of all involved. If you would prefer to learn at home, please click through to learn about our online and mailed-to-your-home options.
In-person Classes - Safety Precautions
As we resume in-person classes, we must be mindful of everyone involved and follow Saint Francis Health System safety guidelines. These include:
- Wearing a mask while in certain areas of the building (we can provide a mask for you and/or your support person if you need one)
- Observing social distancing while in the building, including while in class
- Sanitizing your hands before entering the classroom
Parking
Please park in the Employee Parking Garage (P6) on the east side of the campus. Please refrain from parking in spaces that are marked or labeled or have a sign hanging above them. Parking in one of them will result in a parking fine.
Enter the Education Center on street level. Class will be held on the A level of the education center. These doors are always locked. An educator will be at the doors 15 minutes before class begins to allow you access into the building.
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