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Monday Feb. 27, 2006

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 3-5 weeks post delivery, however, any new mother is welcome

Infant and Child Pediatric Life Support
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 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.

Tuesday Feb. 28, 2006

Managing Daily Stress and Self Care
Registration Closed
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Discover strategies on how to manage and cope with daily stress in 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.

Managing Daily Stress and Self Care
Cancelled
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Discover strategies on how to manage and cope with daily stress in your life.

Eating Disorders Awareness
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Explore signs and causes of eating disorders. Learn ways that family and friends can help with eating and body image difficulties.

Wednesday Mar. 1, 2006

Coping with Change and Losses Support Group
Registration Closed
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The support group provides a nurturing, supportive, and confidential environment for participants to share their feelings, thoughts and pain about their individual loss(es). The environment is conducive to learning from others that you are not alone in your journey through the pain.

Breastfeeding
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 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. Fee - $15

Thursday Mar. 2, 2006

Spice It Up: Southwestern Cooking Demo
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to prepare healthy Southwestern dishes that are low on calories while high on flavor from an instructor who has just returned from Jane Butel School of Southwestern Cooking in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Colon Cancer: A Preventable Disease
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn symptoms, risks and screening tests for colorectal cancer.

Friday Mar. 3, 2006

Prostate Cancer Clinic
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients will receive a one-hour consultation and evaluation by three different physicians that specialize in urologic, medical, and radiation oncology.

Saturday Mar. 4, 2006

Prepared Childbirth
Registration Closed - Class FULL...see schedule for other dates.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This 2 class series (March 4&5,2006) 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

Prepared Childbirth from Duke Women's Health Associate/Maternal Fetal Medicine
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This weekend series includes information on: signs of labor, stages of labor, comfort measurements, alternative pain management options, active coaching technique, breathing and relaxation techniques, massage therapy, vaginal and Cesarean births, positive ways to cope with unexpected outcomes, private birth plan consultation, and birthing center routines. Register by calling Ho-Yu Pan, BSN, CNM, LCCE, at 919-970-0024.