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Breastfeeding Class

Maternity & Parenting, Support Groups

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first 12 months of life. Taught by a certified lactation consultant, this one-time class is highly recommended if you are considering breastfeeding your baby. Partners are encouraged to attend. To help you prepare for breastfeeding, this class covers: 

• Benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby 

• Correct positioning and latching 

• Pumping and storage of breast milk 

• Common concerns and questions

Offered on Mondays, from 6 to 8 p.m., in Wooten A and B conference rooms located in the lower level of Parkview Regional Medical Center.

This class is also offered on the following dates:

Mar. 4

Apr. 8

May 6

June 3

July 8

Aug. 5

Sept. 9

Oct. 7

Nov. 4

Dec. 2

Breastfeeding Class is offered on other days throughout the week and weekends, return to the Classes & Events calendar for additional class dates.

For more information, or to register, call 260-672-6185.

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Mom's Group

Mom’s Group is a support group where moms can go to have their baby weighed, have questions answered by a Parkview lactation consultant and RN, and interact with other moms. Mom’s Group also features crafts for moms to do with their children.

Registration is not required. Please contact Emily Davis, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Parkview Wabash Hospital at 260-563-3131 with any questions.

April 22, 2024 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Parkview Wabash Hospital

Maternity & Parenting,  Support Groups

Postpartum Support: A Better Tomorrow via Microsoft Teams

Join Sarah Wolfe, BSN, RN, IBCLC, FCN, CPST, Parkview Whitley Hospital, or Alainna Martin, BSN, RN, Parkview Whitley Hospital, who are both trained by Postpartum Support International (PSI) to offer support to new moms and their significant others who are experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety during pregnancy or depression in general. Postpartum depression can last up to a year after the arrival of or loss of your baby. Please know you are not alone, and you are not to blame. By acknowledging you might be experiencing baby blues or postpartum depression, with a little help, you can get back to feeling like yourself again. A Zoom link will be sent to your email once you have registered. 

Cost: Free 

Email Sarah.Wolfe@Parkview.com or Alainna.Martin@Parkview.com or call 260-248-9427 or 260-248-9457 to register. 

 

April 22, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Center for Healthy Living,  Maternity & Parenting,  Support Groups

Breastfeeding Support Group - Parkview Regional Medical Center (Tuesdays)

This group meets every Tuesday evening (7-8 pm) in the Family Birthing Center conference room, and Friday morning (9-10 am) at Entrance 4 in the third-floor conference room. Excluding holidays.

This is a drop-in group, no appointment needed (Mom and baby preferred).   Lactation consultants are available to help with breast feeding needs, weight-based feeding assessment and pumping concerns.  

For breastfeeding questions call 260-672-6569.

April 23, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Parkview Regional Medical Center

Maternity & Parenting,  Support Groups

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