Schedule for Presbyterian Prenatal Classes
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2009 Schedule
Baby Basics and Beyond
Class 1 and 2 meets on Saturdays, 10:00-1:00 pm;
- Sat, Oct 17, 24
- Sat, Nov 21, 28
- Sat, Dec 12, 19
Designed to enhance the early parenting experience by providing information and support. Class 3 is Infant Safety and Basic Infant CPR (not a certification course). See below for explanation under "Basic Infant CPR".
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $60
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Big Brother/Big Sister Jr. 2-4 yrs. old
All classes meet Saturday, from 10 am - 11:30 am except as noted below:
- Sat, Oct 31
- Sat, Dec 5
Includes a tour of our maternity area, a movie and play activities to help children with big brother/big sister role.
Location: Meets at Information Desk in Main Lobby of Presbyterian Hospital
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $15
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Big Brother/Big Sister Sr. 5-10 yrs. old
- Sat, Nov 7, 10 am - 11:30 am
- Tues, Dec 15, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Includes a tour of our maternity area, a movie and play activities to help children with big brother/big sister role.
Location: Meets at Information Desk in Main Lobby of Presbyterian Hospital
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $15
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Birthing Basics
All classes meet 12 noon to 6 pm, except as noted below:
- Oct 25
- Dec 13
Quick course in techniques for dealing with labor and birth. Also, basic information on the process of labor and medical options/interventions is included. This class is a good option as a "refresher course" if this is not your first baby.
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $65
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Breastfeeding
Weekday classes are 5:30-7:30 pm; Saturday classes are 3-5 pm
- Wed, Oct 21
- Mon, Nov 23
- Wed, Dec 16
- Sat, Oct 17
- Sat, Dec 5
Designed by our certified lactation consultants, this class will help prepare you for your initial breastfeeding experience. Benefits of breastfeeding, latch-on techniques, prevention of nipple and breast soreness and problem recognition will be topics covered.
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $25
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Breastfeeding and Returning to Work
By Appointment--call 841-1773 to schedule a class time with a lactation consultant
Maintaining breastfeeding while returning to work is an issue for many women. Learn what strategies you can use to support continued breastfeeding after returning to work.
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 841-1773
Cost: $15
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Breastfeeding Moms Support Group
Every Thursday: 11 am
Come join us and meet other new moms and get your breastfeeding questions answered. This group will be facilitated by a lactation consultant.
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: Free
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Basic Infant CPR
6 - 7:30 pm
- Thu, Oct 1
- Thu, Nov 5
- Mon, Dec 17
This class teaches basic infant CPR (not a certification course).
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $25
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Infant Massage
Meets 9:30-10:30 am
- Oct 20, 27, Nov 3
- Dec 1, 8, 15
Learn infant massage techniques to provide emotional as well as physical benefits to baby. (Baby should be at least 4 weeks of age.)
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $50
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Maternity Tour
Every Saturday at 10:30 am
Tour the Birthing Center and Mom/Baby Care Units at Presbyterian Hospital.
Contact: 724-6500. You don't need to call to schedule a tour. We will meet at the Main Information Desk at the front entrance to hospital.
Cost: Free
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Prep for Birthing (Mondays, 21 and under)
Time: 6:30–9 pm
- Oct 19 - Nov 16
- Dec 7 - Jan 4, 2010
Designed specifically for parents under 21, they are given information about healthy choices during the last weeks of pregnancy and techniques to effectively deal with labor and birth. Relaxation and breathing techniques and other comfort measures are taught. This class includes a tour of the maternity unit.
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $80
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Prep for Birthing (Mondays at the Presbyterian Healthplex)
Time: 6-8:30 pm
- Sept 14 - Oct 12
- Nov 2 - Nov 30
Parents are given information about healthy choices during the last weeks of pregnancy and techniques to effectively deal with labor and birth. Relaxation and breathing techniques and other comfort measures are taught. This class includes a tour of the maternity unit.
Location: 6301 Forest Hills Dr., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $80
Prep for Birthing (Tuesdays)
Time: 6-8:30 pm
- Sept 8 - Oct 6
- Oct 27 - Nov 24
Parents are given information about healthy choices during the last weeks of pregnancy and techniques to effectively deal with labor and birth. Relaxation and breathing techniques and other comfort measures are taught. This class includes a tour of the maternity unit.
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $80
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Prep for Birthing (Tuesdays at 4100 High Resort Blvd in Rio Rancho)
Time: 6:15-8:45 pm
- Sep 15 - Oct 13
- Nov 3 - Dec 1
Parents are given information about healthy choices during the last weeks of pregnancy and techniques to effectively deal with labor and birth. Relaxation and breathing techniques and other comfort measures are taught. This class includes a tour of the maternity unit.
Location: 4100 High Resort Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $80
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Prep for Birthing (Wednesdays)
Time: 6:30-9 pm
- Sept 16 - Oct 14
- Nov 4 - Dec 9 (Skips Nov 25)
Parents are given information about healthy choices during the last weeks of pregnancy and techniques to effectively deal with labor and birth. Relaxation and breathing techniques and other comfort measures are taught. This class includes a tour of the maternity unit.
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $80
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Prep for Birthing (Thursdays) (Over 30)
Time: 6:30-9 pm
- Oct 22 - Nov 19
This class is designed for parents over 30. Parents are given information about healthy choices during the last weeks of pregnancy and techniques to effectively deal with labor and birth. Relaxation and breathing techniques and other comfort measure are taught. This class includes a tour of the maternity unit.
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $80
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Prep for Birthing (Thursdays at 4100 High Resort Blvd in Rio Rancho)
Time: 6:15-8:45 pm
- Sept 17 - Oct 15
- Nov 12 - Dec 17 (Skips Nov 26)
Parents are given information about healthy choices during the last weeks of pregnancy and techniques to effectively deal with labor and birth. Relaxation and breathing techniques and other comfort measure are taught. This class includes a tour of the maternity unit.
Location: Rio Rancho High Resort, 4100 High Desert Resort Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $80
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Prep for Birthing (Saturdays)
Time: 2 pm-4:30 pm
- Sept 12 - Oct 10
- Oct 31 - Nov 28
Parents are given information about healthy choices during the last weeks of pregnancy and techniques to effectively deal with labor and birth. Relaxation and breathing techniques and other comfort measure are taught. This class includes a tour of the maternity unit.
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $80
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Prep for Birthing-Accelerated
- Time: 1-5 pm
- Oct 4, 11
- Nov 29, Dec 6
This class is offered in just two 4 hour classes. Parents are given information about healthy choices during the last weeks of pregnancy and techniques to effectively deal with labor and birth. Relaxation and breathing techniques and other comfort measures are taught.
Location: Presbyterian Women's Health, Education and Resource Center, 201 Cedar SE Suite 5620, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact: 724-6500
Cost: $70
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The Women's Center at Presbyterian
Presbyterian Physician's Office Building
201 Cedar SE Suite 5620
Albuquerque, NM, 87106
(505) 563-6500 or 1-800-325-2258
