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Calendar Community Classes Advanced registration is required for all classes, meetings and tours. FREE classes, Medicaid, UNC student and employee discounts are available (please contact the center for details). For more information or to register for a class, please visit our website at www.nchealthywoman.org or call (919) 843-8463. Prepared Childbirth, also en Español (Clases de Parto) Learn how to increase your confidence in your ability to give birth and learn various coping strategies and labor techniques. Each class focuses on how mother and partner can work together to have a healthy and positive birthing experience. Prepared Childbirth: A Refresher Designed for parents who have one child or more, this class will serve as a review of the current recommendations and trends. Mentoring Other Mothers (MOM) Networking Group Share your concerns, joys, tips and experiences during these weekly sessions with other new mothers in a relaxed setting, while gaining insight from an experienced mom and a trained facilitator. Free if you attended a UNC Prepared Childbirth course. Prenatal Yoga We offer three- and five-week sessions as a great way for an expectant mom to optimize her health and comfort during pregnancy. CPR for Family and Friends, also en Español A fantastic class that teaches the latest CPR techniques for infants, children and adults and provides information about injury prevention. Boot Camp for New Dads One of our most popular classes—just for men! Our new dads-to-be meet with “veteran” dads and their newborns to learn tips, strategies and advice on changing diapers, soothing crying babies, handling finances, taking care of Mom and more. Health events, classes and support groups from UNC Health Care Breastfeeding Pam Freedman of the La Leche League teaches this essential lactation class that acquaints couples with the basics and techniques of breastfeeding. 4th Trimester: Life with a Newborn To be fully prepared those first few months of motherhood, moms-to-be learn some of the basic skills needed to care for a newborn, such as sleep management, crying and soothing techniques, dealing with illness and adjusting to life with a newborn. Baby in the Dog’s House Barbara Long, CPDT (certified pet dog trainer), will reveal the secrets to preparing the family dog for the arrival of a new baby. Photographing Your Baby Dilip Barman, Triangle photographer and instructor, unveils easyto-use techniques for capturing vibrant photos of your baby. Sign Language for Budding Babies Certified ASLA (American Sign Language Association) instructor Jessica Kelly will help you learn how to enrich your child’s speech and language, boost vocabulary, increase self-confidence, and stimulate intelligence through the use of American Sign Language. Choosing & Using Child Care Representatives from our local child-care services department will talk briefly on how to recognize and find quality child care in your community for infants, toddlers and school-age children. Maternity & Sibling Tours, also en Español Tours of our Labor and Delivery and Maternity Care centers are designed to answer your questions concerning the logistics of having your baby at UNC Hospitals. Sibling tours are designed for families with children ages 3 to 8. Wellness Center Classes To register for Wellness Center classes, stop by the registration desk at the Wellness Center. For more information, call (919) 966-5500 or visit www.uncwellness.com. The Weigh to Wellness This 12-week weight-loss program integrates nutrition education with exercise. Preregistration is required. Thursdays, Aug. 25–Nov. 10, 6:30–8:30 p.m., or Mondays, Aug. 22–Nov. 14, 12:30– 2:30 p.m. $400 for members, $600 for nonmembers Weight Loss and the Current Research Susannah Southern, RD, will cover new topics in weightloss research that explore the role of hormones, genetics, epigenetics, environment, viruses, gut bacteria and sleep. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6:30–8 p.m. Gaining a Seat at the Table In this program designed especially for women, Colleen Slaughter will explain how to become more aware of ways you stand in your own way. Learn what achieving your professional goals requires, and master the practices for expanding and deepening your visibility at work. Monday, Sept. 19, 6:30–8 p.m. Jump-Start College Planning This program helps middle school and early high school students and their parents begin the process of college admissions planning. Led by Rhonda Manns, former guidance counselor and health educator. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:30–8 p.m. Overview of Gynecological Cancers With the cancer education that is readily available today, one can become quickly overwhelmed with it all. Wesley NEW! Refresher Childbirth Class A birth class designed for parents who have already had a child to review the current recommendations and trends. $40 per couple 14 Summer 2011 Well http://www.uncwellness.com http://www.nchealthywoman.org

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UNC Health Care News
Community
Radio City Rockettes Visit Children’s Hospital
Prostate Protection
Surgery Through Oxlee’s Eyes
Nutrition
Calendar

Well - Summer 2011