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Monday Sept. 1, 2008

Getting in Shape After Baby
Cancelled - No Class due to Holiday
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. Join us immediately afterward for “Motherhood: The New Reality Show”.

Low Carb/Low-Glycemic Diet Support Group
Cancelled - Rescheduled to 9/8/08 due to Holiday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Support group for those who are currently using a low-glycemic or low-carbohydrate approach to diet (along with exercise and stress management) to stabilize blood sugar, improve cardiovascular health, and lose weight. While participants/professionals share information on managing this diet approach, this is a peer-to-peer support group format.

Tuesday Sept. 2, 2008

Pre-operative Orthopaedic Surgery Class
Registration Closed
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.

Tour The Birth Place at Durham Regional Hospital
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 Sept. 3, 2008

Introduction to Infant Massage
Registration Closed
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This 4 week series (9/3,10,17&24/08) will introduce mothers to the basics of infant massage. Healthy infants, ages 1 month – 6 months, may participate. Please plan to attend all four series. Fee - $50 (Limited enrollment)

Thursday Sept. 4, 2008

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

Breastfeeding Class
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. Dad/Support Person encouraged to attend with Mom. Fee - $15

Saturday Sept. 6, 2008

Prepared Childbirth
Registration Closed - Class FULL.....see schedule for other dates.
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Increase your confidence in the birthing process by attending a series of classes (2 classes – Sept. 6&7) that includes information and practice sessions on:

*Signs and stages of labor
*Breathing techniques
*Medical Interventions
*Pain management options *Positioning for comfort
*Postpartum Information
*Role of the support person
*What to expect in the hospital

Educators trained as Lamaze certified childbirth instructors (LCCE) teach all classes at Teer House. The eight (8) hour series is available on weekdays or weekends. Expectant parents are encouraged to complete the series by their 34-37th week. Register early, space is limited. Call 919-416-DUKE (919-416-3853). Fee - $80