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Maternal Child and Prenatal Education

We are proud to offer a variety of high-quality programs to support you and your family through education on parenting, breastfeeding and childbirth preparation. Starting with preconception education and early prenatal health classes to parenting, support groups and referrals to community resources, we understand that education plays a key role in our families’ experiences.

Click below for the 2010 Childbirth Classes Schedule
Childbirth Classes 2010

 

Click here for the eLearning Childbirth
Education Program: http://www.giftofmotherhood.com/redirect/


Preconception Health Class

  • What: This class provides information on how to achieve optimal health prior to pregnancy to support the growth of a healthy baby.
  • When: Classes meet Tuesday, February 16 and August 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information and to register: (307) 633-7576

Early Prenatal Class

  • What: This class covers the well-being of mothers (8 to 20 weeks pregnant) and their partners.
  • When: Classes meet Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information and to register: (307) 633-7576

Prepared Childbirth Class

  • What: This class meets one time per week for five weeks, providing help with stages of labor, delivery, relaxation and breathing, pain control, medical interventions, newborn appearance and care, and provides a tour of the Mother-Baby Unit.  
  • When: Classes meet Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information and to register: (307) 633-7576

Prepared Childbirth Class — Saturday option

  • What: This Saturday session gives an overview of labor and delivery, nutrition, relaxation and breathing, medical intervention and pain control, stages of labor, safety and a tour of the mother/baby floor.
  • When: Classes meet on Saturdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information and to register: (307) 633-7576

Prepared Childbirth Class — On-line option

  • What: Learn at your own pace, in the comfort of your home. There is an option to Ask-a-Nurse via an e-mail link to access an experienced Labor & Delivery nurse to answer any questions you may have.
  • When: Once you register you will receive an access code and login instructions. The class must be completed within 90 days of first access.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information and to register: (307) 633-7576

      eLearning Childbirth Education Program,
      click here: http://www.giftofmotherhood.com/redirect/

Childbirth Classes for Young Parents

  • What: This class meets one time per week for five weeks, providing young parents (under 20 years of age) the information and support needed to prepare for childbirth and parenting. Partners, family members and friends welcomed.
  • When: Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information and to register: (307) 633-7576

Refresher Class — Childbirth Education

  • What: This class meets one time per week for two weeks to refreshing experienced parents-to-be about the topics covered in the prepared childbirth class (delivery, nutrition, relaxation and breathing, medical intervention and pain control, stages of labor).
  • When: Classes meet on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information and to register: (307) 633-7576

Sibling Class

  • What: This class prepares young children for the arrival of their new sibling.
  • When: Classes meet on Thursdays from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information and to register: (307) 633-7576

Combined Refresher Childbirth & Sibling Class

  • What: This class meets one time per week for three weeks, combining information presented in the prepared childbirth class and the sibling class to help the family welcome a new baby.
  • When: Classes meet Thursdays.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information and to register: (307) 633-7576

Birthing Unit Tour

  • What: This tour provides pregnant women and their partners with an opportunity to visit Cheyenne Regional’s Birthing Unit prior to hospitalization. The tour is hosted by an experienced nurse to provide participants with an opportunity to ask questions.
  • When: Classes meet the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information and to register: (307) 633-7576

Fitness for Two

  • What: A prenatal exercise class scheduled by appointment only.
  • For more information and to register: (307) 778-5500.

Breastfeeding Support

  • What: Trained lactation nurses are available to help you learn about breastfeeding prior to pregnancy, assist with breastfeeding during your hospital stay and provide free outpatient visits to support you after you go home.
  • Cost: FREE
  • For more information: (307) 633-7896

Parenting with Love and Logic

  • What: This one-day parenting seminar, co-sponsored by Cheyenne Children’s Clinic, is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately on everyday parenting frustrations.
  • When: Classes meet Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Cost: $50 for a couple attending, $35 for a single attending
  • For more information and to register: (307) 778-2220