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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. |
 Introduction to the Family Birth Center
Learn about the new Family Birth Center’s amenities, services and staff through a presentation and tour.
Preparing for the birth of your baby
This series of classes is designed to educate and support expectant parents. Learn about prenatal care, labor/delivery breathing and relaxation, newborn care, breast feeding and parenting a new baby. A free breastfeeding class also is available.
Six-session beginner courses are held:
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Feb. 8, 15, 22 and Mar. 1, 8, 15,
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Apr. 19, 26, and May 3, 10, 17, 24
Condensed weekend courses are held:
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Jan.22
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Jan. 23
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Apr. 9
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Apr. 10
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Jun. 25
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Jun. 26
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.
Registration for Childbirth Connection classes is required. For information on fees and to register call the Providence Education Center at 541-387-6340.
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