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Preparing for Childbirth

Maternity & Parenting, Support Groups

Preparation is the key to having a confident, personally satisfying birthing experience. To help you prepare for this life-changing event, Parkview offers a prenatal education class designed to assist you and your partner in exploring the physical, emotional and social aspects of birth. Partners are encouraged to attend.

To help you prepare for childbirth, this class covers the following:

  • Process of labor and birth
  • Relaxation and breathing techniques
  • Pain management options
  • Physical and emotional changes

This one-day course is offered on Wednesdays, from 4 to 9 p.m. in the Pach classroom at Parkview Hospital Randallia.

Class date: August 21

This class is also offered on the following dates:

  • September 18
  • October 16
  • November 20
  • December 18

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

 

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Breastfeeding Support Group - Parkview Regional Medical Center (Fridays)

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 19, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Postpartum Support: A Better Tomorrow (Parkview Regional Medical Center)

Parkview offers resources for individuals who may be experiencing a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. A peer support group offered at Parkview Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center provides a safe in-person environment for mothers navigating motherhood, mood changes, and mental health.

  • 11115 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • Mother Baby Conference Room, Entrance 2B
  • No registration required.
  • Call 260-672-6100 with any questions
April 19, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Postpartum Support: A Better Tomorrow (Parkview Regional Medical Center)

Parkview offers resources for individuals who may be experiencing a perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. A peer support group offered at Parkview Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center provides a safe in-person environment for mothers navigating motherhood, mood changes, and mental health.

  • 11115 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • Mother Baby Conference Room, Entrance 2B
  • No registration required.
  • Call 260-672-6100 with any questions
April 19, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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