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Calendar Advanced registration is required for all classes, meetings and tours. We offer Medicaid discounts and UNC student/ employee discounts on some classes; a few of our sessions are free. For more information or to register, please visit our website at www.nchealthywoman.org or call (919) 843-8463. We also offer Childbirth Preparedness classes in Spanish. 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. A variety of schedules is offered for this 12-hour class. Free registration for the Mentoring Other Mothers (MOM) Networking Group. facilitator. Free parking and registration if you attended UNC Prepared Childbirth or Breastfeeding classes. Baby Massage Learn the gentle art of massaging your baby! Taught in two sessions, this hands-on class will introduce parents/ caregivers to the basics of infant massage. Infants ages 1 month to 6 months may participate. Free parking. Refresher Childbirth Class A four-hour class designed for parents who have already had a child to review 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 trained 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, This essential lactation class acquaints couples with the basics and techniques of breastfeeding. Free registration included for the Mentoring Other Mothers (MOM) Networking Group. 14 Summer 2013 Well 4th Trimester: Life with a Newborn Parents-to-be learn some of the basic skills needed to care for a newborn, such as sleep management, crying and soothing techniques, and dealing with illness. 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. Photographing Your Baby A Triangle photographer and instructor unveils easy-touse techniques for capturing vibrant photos of your baby. Couples will learn camera features, photographic composition, software and more. Baby in the Dog’s House A certified pet dog trainer (CPDT) will reveal the secrets to preparing the family dog for the arrival of your new baby. 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. Breastfeeding handling finances and taking care of mom. Sign Language for Budding Babies A certified ASLA (American Sign Language Association) instructor will teach parentsto-be how to enrich their child’s speech, boost vocabulary 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 about how to recognize and find quality child care in your community for infants, toddlers and school-age children. Maternity & Sibling Tours, also en Español Free tours of our Labor and Delivery and Maternity Care Center are designed to answer questions concerning the logistics of having your baby at UNC Hospitals. Sibling tours ($5 per child) are maternity tours designed for families with children ages 3 to 8. No Sugar/No Flour for 6 Months We will look at common conditions that can be helped when the cells are more efficiently supported, like diabetes and obesity, to name a few. Most importantly, this lecture will delve into simple solutions that can help mitigate this cellular damage and even reverse it, if properly applied. Come join us on this brief journey to “turn the boat around” back in the direction of good health! Aug. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. photos: thinkstock Women’s Center Classes health events, classes and support groups from Unc health care http://www.uncwellness.com http://www.nchealthywoman.org

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Well - Summer 2013