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Childbirth & Infant Classes

Having a baby is a special time in your life. Valley West Community Hopital's Childbirth and Infant Classes prepare you for childbirth and help you develop skills to care for your little one. Choose your Prepared Childbirth class so you finish at least 2-3 weeks before your due date. Participants must pay in advance to confirm class placement.

 



Class Name: Breastfeeding Class
Class Description: This class is intended for all first-time moms or for any mother wanting to learn more about breastfeeding. Family and friends are welcome. Please bring two pillows and a doll.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 1
Location:
Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3760
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Valley West Obstetrics

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Class Name: Childbirth Education
Class Description: This class includes information on pregnancy, labor, delivery, newborn care, postpartum period and breastfeeding support from a Certified Lactation Consultant. Please bring 2-3 pillows to class. Those who wish to take only the breastfeeding portion of the class may attend the Childbirth Education class on November 25 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 4
Location:
Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3760
Price (Unit): $60/Couple Delivering at KCH/VWCH
$75.00/Couple Delivering at Other Hospital
$20.00/Couple on WIC
Contact: VWCH Obstetrics

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Class Name: Childbirth Express
Class Description: This class discusses pregnancy, labor/delivery and postpartum in a one class format. Please bring 2 pillows. Snacks will be provided.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 1
Location:
Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60158
815.786.3760
Price (Unit): $40/Couple Delivering at KCH/VWCH
$50.00/Couple Delivering at Other Hospital
Contact: VWCH Obstetrics

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Class Name: New Baby Care
Class Description: A special class for parents, grandparents and other caregivers that covers all of the basics of newborn care. Instructed by Certified Childbirth Educator.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 1
Location:
Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3760
Price (Unit): $15/Couple
Contact: VWCH Obstetrics

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Class Name: Sibling Class
Class Description: Two to six-year-olds can learn how babies look and behave. Course includes a "Sibling Silly" video, tour of the Valley West OB unit, family activity book, instructions on helping with baby, and a Super Sibling Certificate. Please bring a doll to class.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 1
Location:
Valley West Medical Office Building
1310 N. Main Street
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
815.786.3760
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Valley West OB Department

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