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Events for the week of Oct. 21, 2007

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Sunday Oct. 21, 2007

Breastfeeding Class
Registration Closed - Class FULL...see schedule for other dates. Class Relocated to Teer House
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

2007 Start! Triangle Metro Heart Walk
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Heart Walk on Oct. 21 promotes physical activity and raises funds for heart and stroke education and research.

2007 Start! Triangle Heart Walk
3:00 p.m.
Join Duke Raleigh Hospital for the 2007 Start! Triangle Heart Walk. Duke Medicine and Quintiles are sponsors of the 2007 Start! Triangle Heart Walk raising funds to combat America’s #1 and #3 killers – heart disease and stroke.

Monday Oct. 22, 2007

Getting in Shape After Baby
Registration Closed
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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 to 3 months postpartum. If you experienced a cesarean birth, please bring medical clearance from your physician to exercise. Join us immediately after for “Motherhood: The New Reality Show”.

Motherhood: The New Reality Show
Registration Closed
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bring the baby, pack a lunch and 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 fulltime. Class targeted to moms who are 3-12 weeks post delivery, however, any new mother is welcome

Managing Transitions as a Family
Cancelled - Rescheduled for 11/8/07 at 1pm
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Examine the changing dynamics of family relationships in the midst of caregiving.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.

Managing Transitions as a Family
Cancelled - see schedule for 11/8 at 1pm
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Examine the changing dynamics of family relationships in the midst of caregiving.

Tuesday Oct. 23, 2007

Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Executive Women's Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Live the fulfilling life you want by attending the Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon presented by Duke Raleigh Hospital on Oct. 23. During this luncheon, Marci Shimoff, a teacher featured in the bestselling movie and book "The Secret," will teach you how to dream bigger and initiate positive changes throughout your life.

Pre-operative Orthopaedic Surgery Class
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 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.

Baby Care Class
Registration Closed
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.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.

The ABC's of Guardians, Wills, and Trusts: The Basics for New Parents
Registration Closed - Class FULL...will be offered again 1/31/08
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
An introduction to estate planning, tailored to the concerns of new parents.

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

Wednesday Oct. 24, 2007

Little Talking Hands: Sign Language and Your Baby
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reduce frustration and tantrums, build language skills and enter your baby's world with the use of ASL (American Sign Language).

Little Talking Hands: Sign Language and Your Baby
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reduce frustration and tantrums, build language skills and enter your baby's world with an introduction to the use of ASL (American Sign Language) for infants.

Thursday Oct. 25, 2007

Literature Reading Group
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A group to read and explore the fields focused on empirical, methodological, conceptual, and theological research and scholarship

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.

Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery (Duke)
Cancelled - See schedule for other available dates.
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.

Get a Better Grip: From Arthritis to Tennis Elbow, Coping with Hand, Wrist and Elbow Injuries
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m.
Whether the injury occurs on the golf course or from overdoing it around the house, pain in the hand, wrist, or elbow can make even the smallest tasks seem difficult.

Prostate Cancer Support Group
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A support group for prostate cancer patients and their family members

Saturday Oct. 27, 2007

Prepared Childbirth
Registration Closed - Class FULL......see schedule for other dates.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This 2 class series (October 27&28, 2007) will include information on: signs of labor, stages of labor, comfort measures, pain management options, role of the coach, breathing techniques, vaginal and cesarean births, coping with unexpected outcomes, and hospital routines. Expectant parents are encouraged to complete the series between 33-37 weeks of pregnancy. Register early by calling 919-416-DUKE (919-416-3853). Fee - $80.

The Infants' Developmental Dance
Cancelled - See 11/17/07
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dads and moms are encouraged to bring the baby and learn how you can support your child's development through your physical movement and emotional relationship.