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Healthy Beginnings™ program
The Healthy Beginnings™ Program encompasses all that we do—providing you a healthy and rewarding birthing experience. We want you and your new baby to have a healthy beginning together.
Our Healthy Beginnings program includes many classes—including prenatal education, Lamaze, labor and delivery, grandparent and siblings, and many more. For a complete, up-to-date listing of classes, please see our classes and events section of the Web site.
Educational opportunities
- Prepared Childbirth and Beyond - Designed for expectant moms in their second or third trimester. The seven week program includes a Grandparent Class at the end of each series. Moms will learn more about the birthing process, pain-control options, what to expect during labor and delivery, and more information on a healthy pregnancy.
- Lamaze Childbirth Classes - Designed for moms in their late second or third trimester. This six-week program teaches the basics of Lamaze and how it can be incorporated as a relaxation tool during the birthing process.
- Sibling Classes - Held every other month, this one-time class is geared for children ages 2-8 who are soon to be an older brother or sister. Parents are encouraged to attend with the child.
- Breastfeeding Plus Class - Held on the first Tuesday of each month, the class covers breastfeeding in the early weeks, information on breast pumps and much more.
- "New Mommy" Class - Class covers taking care of yourself and your new baby. A great chance to meet other new moms and babies. Held on the second Thursday of each month.
For moms wanting to breastfeed, KDHHS provides a lactation consultant on staff to answer questions and serve as a resource.
