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Sunday Dec. 13, 2009

Prepared Childbirth from Duke Women's Health Associate/Maternal Fetal Medicine/Durham OB
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Register today for this innovative, weekend series at Duke Health Center Southpoint and learn about signs and stages of labor, active coaching techniques, vaginal and complete cesarean birth education, birth plan consultations, pain management, and more. Space is limited so register early by calling 919-970-0024.

Breastfeeding
Registration Closed - Class FULL .... see schedule for other dates
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A class focusing on the decision to breastfeed including information on: advantages and barriers to breastfeeding; how to establish breastfeeding routines; techniques to accomplish satisfactory breastfeeding; how to recognize and avoid potential challenges. Dad/Support Person encouraged to attend with Mom. Fee - $15

Monday Dec. 14, 2009

Pre-Operative Spine Class
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Come and learn about your upcoming spinal surgery at Duke Raleigh Hospital.

Motherhood: The New Reality Show
Registration Open
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join other new moms as we brainstorm tips on surviving motherhood, offer suggestions for transitioning back to work, and share resources for staying at home full time.

Stroke Support Group
Registration Open
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This support group aims to educate the stroke survivor and care giver about topics relating to stroke.

Baby Care
Registration Open
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A class touching on general information for expectant parents regarding the basics of baby care (feeding, bathing, diapering, etc.). A practical demonstration utilizing a baby model will be offered.

Infant and Child Pediatric Life Support
Registration Closed - Class FULL...see schedule for other dates.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Participants will receive an introduction to infant and child safety strategies along with being trained by the American Heart Friends and Family CPR standards for Infant and Child CPR. $35 for an individual/$50 for a couple.

The Mindful Way to Reduce Stress: A Home Study Program
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn mindfulness based stress reduction techniques -- join by telephone or in person.

Tuesday Dec. 15, 2009

Chemotherapy Orientation Class
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.

Getting in Shape After Baby
Registration Open
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bring baby and practice movements to regain core stability and strength. This 6 week series of classes is targeted to new moms who are just beginning to exercise after pregnancy. Moms should be at least 6 weeks but not greater than 3 months postpartum when beginning class. If you experienced a cesarean birth, please bring medical clearance from your physician to exercise.

Natalie Gilbert, Piano
(Part of the series Concerts at Duke University Hospital)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Listen to Natalie Gilbert play the piano in Duke University Hospital's North Lobby.

Weight Loss Surgery Tuesday Information Seminar
Registration Open
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Attend the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center information seminar to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.

Crohn's and Colitis Support Group
6:00 p.m.
Join a support group for people with Crohn's disease and colitis.

Tour The Birth Place at Durham Regional Hospital
Registration Open
7:00 p.m.
To help prepare for the delivery of your baby Durham Regional Hospital provides tours of The Birth Place.

Wednesday Dec. 16, 2009

General Loss Grief Group
Registration Open
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
An open and ongoing grief support group for adult participants grieving the death of a family member or friend.

Thursday Dec. 17, 2009

Chemotherapy Orientation Class
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.

Pre-operative Orthopaedic Surgery Class
Registration Open
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers a Pre-Operative Orthopaedic Replacement Surgery Class for all patients and family members. The class covers what you can expect before, during and after surgery.

Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery
Registration Open
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.

Friday Dec. 18, 2009

Holiday Open Reading
(Part of the series Osler Literary Round Table)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for an Osler Literary Round Table discussion of the book Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink.

Osei Appiagyei, Ghanian Percussion
(Part of the series Concerts at Duke University Hospital)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a concert in Duke University Hospital's North Lobby.

Keratoconus Connection: Educational Peer Group Session
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us for an educational peer group for those diagnosed with keratoconus, designed to help you adjust and live with the disease and it’s treatments in varying ways.

Weight Loss Surgery Friday Information Seminar
Registration Open
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Attend the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center information seminar to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.

Saturday Dec. 19, 2009

Prepared Childbirth from Duke Women's Health Associate/Maternal Fetal Medicine/Durham OB
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Register today for this innovative, weekend series at Duke Health Center Southpoint and learn about signs and stages of labor, active coaching techniques, vaginal and complete cesarean birth education, birth plan consultations, pain management, and more. Space is limited so register early by calling 919-970-0024.

Baby Care
Registration Open
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A class touching on general information for expectant parents regarding the basics of baby care (feeding, bathing, diapering, etc.). A practical demonstration utilizing a baby model will be offered.