Breastfeeding This two and a half hour class covers the benefits of breastfeeding, positions for breastfeeding, common difficulties, and information about collecting and storing breast milk. This program is offered at Teer House and at the Duke Health Center at Southpoint. It is recommended that you take the class after 26weeks, but call earlier to register. Husbands, labor partners, and grandparents are encouraged to attend. The class covers feelings the child may have about a new baby joining the family, dolls are used to demonstrate how to properly hold a baby, baby's appearance and behavior will be discussed, and the children will tour the Birthing Center so they know where mom will be when the baby is born.
Children attending the class receive a T-shirt and a certificate of participation.
This class is for children ages 3-8 . It is recommended that the children take the class closest to mom's due date. However, classes are limited to 10 children, so call the Teer House at 477-2644 well in advance to register. This class explores being a big brother or big sister and allows the children to see the birthing rooms and nursery. Please call Sylvia Miles at 470-4134 to register.