Events for the week of Mar. 9, 2008

Breastfeeding Class
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

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 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”.

Stroke Support Group
Registration Closed
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 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.

Clotting, Collards and Coumadin:What Do They Have in Common?
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Discussion of Coumadin, various indications for therapy, duration of therapyl, and interactions with diet, medication, alcohol and other disease states.

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.

LASIK Seminar Series -- Winston-Salem
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn about the latest laser vision correction technologies and if they are right for you.

Hepatitis C Support Group
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Provides information and support for anyone affected by HCV; for patients who have just been diagnosed, to those who are considering treatment, being treated or have completed treatment. Family members are encouraged to come and learn about coping with this disease.

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

Choosing Quality Childcare
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Explore options to help you find affordable, safe child care.

Families with Peanut Allergies: Finding and Preparing Safe Foods
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Discover safe foods for the whole family that are tasty and easy to prepare. Explore online and local sources of peanut/allergy safe foods.

Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery
Registration Closed - Class FULL....see schedule for other dates.
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.

Preparing NOW for Postpartum Changes
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
An overview of the biggest sources of postpartum stress, what helps pull couples together and strategies for managing changing family dynamics with tips for easing the transition from partner to parent.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Fair
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Not including skin cancers, the third leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States is colorectal cancer. To increase awareness of colorectal cancer, Duke Raleigh Hospital is hosting a Colorectal Cancer Awareness Fair open to the public on Friday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center front lobby, 3404 Wake Forest Road.

"Scope Us Out" 5K Run/Walk
10:00 a.m.
A colon cancer awareness event sponsored by Duke Gastroenterology