A home visitor will make one or two visits to the new family to talk informally about pregnancy, birth and the family s needs concerning the new baby. The family is provided with literature about pregnancy, birth, baby care, mother care, feeding, immunizations, and some special gifts honoring the new baby. Families qualify for this program from pregnancy until the infant is 6 months in age, regardless of income, religion, or race. Prepared childbirth classes are offered at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Classes are scheduled every other month.
Class meets weekly for four weeks.
Taught by trained American Red Cross instructors. Breastfeeding Classes Breastfeeding classes are offered at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Classes are scheduled every other month. It is a two-hour class that covers the basics of breastfeeding. Listing of OB physicians .