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Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital is committed to building stronger, healthier families. We deliver more babies than any other Gorge hospital and believe each baby is a precious gift and deserves a strong beginning.
To help ensure you have the best birthing experience possible, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital offers Childbirth Connections, a series of classes and instruction taught by our childbirth educators. |
 Preparing for the birth of your baby
This series of classes is designed to educate and support expectant parents. Learn aboutprenatal care, labor/delivery breathing and relaxation, newborn care, breast feeding andparenting a new baby. A free breastfeeding class also is available.
Six-session beginner courses are held:
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
July 27 and Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Nov. 2, 9
Two-session beginner courses are held:
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - July 17
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - July 18
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Sept. 11
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Sept. 12
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Nov. 20
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Nov. 21
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Dec. 4
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Dec. 5
Preparing for the birth of your baby refresher course
This class is designed for those who have previously given birth and/or have attended childbirth classes. It will provide a review of birthing techniques to include coping with labor, body awareness, breathing effectively, labor position and tips for your labor support partner. Classes are held at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.
Refresher courses
6 to 8:30 p.m. - Feb. 23
6 to 8:30 p.m. - April 27
Breastfeeding course
Breastfeeding may be natural, but it's not always easy. To help mothers provide the best nutrition for their newborns, Providence Hood River offers a free breastfeeding course designed to help mothers succeed at breastfeeding. Classes are held at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.
Note: Breastfeeding information is included in the Childbirth Connection preparation courses.
6 p.m. - June 8
6 p.m. - Aug. 24
6 p.m. - Nov. 2
Registration for Childbirth Connection classes is required and a tour of the Family Birth Center in included. For information on fees and to register call the Providence Education Center at 541-387-6295.
The hospital is located at 810 12th Street, Hood River.
For further information please call 541-387-6340
To Register by mail:
Download Registration Form
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