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, Apr 18, 25
• Sat, May 23, 30
• Sat, Jun 20, 27
• Sat, Aug 8, 15
• Sat, Sept 12, 19
• 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, Apr 4
• Sat, May 2
• Sat, Jun 6
• Sat, Jul 11
• Sat, Aug 15* (Time Change: 2:30 - 4 pm)
• Sat, Sep 26
• 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, May 16, 10 am - 11:30 am
• Sat, Jul 25, 10 am - 11:30 am
• Sat, Sep 5, 10 am - 11:30 am
• 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:

• May 3
• Jun 14
• Aug 2
• Sep 13
• 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, Apr 15
• Wed, May 27
• Thu, Jun 11
• Wed, Jul 15
• Fri, Aug 7
• Wed, Sept 9
• Wed, Oct 21
• Mon, Nov 23
• Wed, Dec 16

• Sat, Apr 11
• Sat, May 23
• Sat, Jul 11
• Sat, Aug 22
• Sat, Sep 5
• 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, Jun 4
• Mon, Jun 29
• Mon, Aug 3
• 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

• Apr 28, May 5, 12
• Jun 2, 9, 16
• Jul 7, 14, 21
• Aug 11, 18, 25
• Sept 15, 22, 29
• 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

• May 11 - Jun 15 (Skips May 25)
• Jul 13 - Aug 10
• Aug 24 - Sept 28 (Skips Sept 7)
• 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

• Apr 6 - May 4
• Jun 1 - Jun 29
• Jul 20 - Aug 17
• 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

• Apr 14 - May 12
• Jun 2 - Jun 30
• Jul 21 - Aug 18
• 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

• Apr 21 - May 19
• Jun 9 - Jul 7
• Jul 28 - Aug 25
• 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

• Apr 22 - May 20
• Jun 10 - Jul 8
• Aug 6 - Aug 26 (4 wks)
• 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

• Apr 16 - May 14
• Jun 4 - Jul 2
• Jul 16 - Aug 13
• Sept 3 - Oct 1
• 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

• Apr 23 - May 21
• Jun 11 - Jul 9
• Jul 30 - Aug 27
• 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

• Apr 18 - May 16
• Jun 6 - Jun 27** (2 pm -5 pm)
• Jul 18 - Aug 15
• 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
• Apr 19, 26
• May 30, 31
• Jul 19, 26
• Aug 29, 30
• 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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