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BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP Meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Share your breastfeeding successes and challenges while getting answers to your questions and connecting with other moms. At 301 Hospital Drive, Third Floor South Classroom. SLEEP SUPPORT GROUP Meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Open to people coping with sleep apnea and a variety of sleep-related disorders, and their family members. At 301 Hospital Drive, Third Floor, Dr. Constantine Padussis Conference Center. CLASSES FOR MOMS, PARENTS & GROWING FAMILIES To view dates and times and to register for a class, visit mybwmc.org/childbirth-education. BABY CARE WORKSHOP Helps new moms, dads and grandparents care for their babies with knowledge and confidence. Topics such as diapering, dressing, calming, bathing, feeding, taking care of a sick baby, sibling preparation and safety are discussed. $25 for mother and support person. CHILDBIRTH CLASS A one-day comprehensive birth class, perfect for families with busy schedules. Participants will review the labor and birth process, breathing and relaxation techniques, and pain management during labor and postpartum. A tour of the Pascal Women's Center is included. $100 for mother and support person. ESSENTIALS OF BREASTFEEDING Practical advice on starting breastfeeding. $25 PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR LABOR Express childbirth prep class for mothers who are planning to receive anesthesia during delivery. $25 for mother and support person. PASCAL WOMEN'S CENTER TOUR Acquaints families with UM BWMC's facilities and care services. Free THINKSTOCK PREPARING TO BE A BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER For big brothers and big sisters, ages 3 to 5, to learn what to expect with the arrival of a new baby brother or sister. By appointment only. $25 per family. PRENATAL YOGA Classes run for 10 weeks beginning the week of Sept. 12. Cost: $60. Classes are specifically designed for the journey of pregnancy. All trimesters welcome. Physician consent is required. To register, go to mybwmc.org/exercise. visit mybwmc.org/community or call 410-553-8103. PUMPING: MAKING IT WORK Learn how to use a breast pump and learn pumping and storage techniques. $25 CLASSES AND CLINICS YOGA, PILATES, TAI CHI AND BARRE FUSION CLASSES Classes run for 10 weeks beginning the week of Sept. 12. Cost: $60. Classes are offered in Glen Burnie and Hanover. To register and to see class descriptions, go to mybwmc.org/exercise. YOGA FOR STROKE PATIENTS Classes run for 10 weeks beginning the week of Sept 12. Cost: $48. Recommended for any stroke survivor who has completed rehabilitation, regardless of level of ability. Physician consent is required. To register, go to mybwmc.org/exercise. CPR ANYTIME® 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (adult CPR) and 7 to 8 p.m. (infant CPR) Wednesday, Nov. 9. Learn basic CPR, AED skills and choking relief with hands-on practice. This class is free, but space is limited. Class does not provide CPR certification. To register, call 410-553-8103. PREVENTING DIABETES: BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS Dates and times vary. A diabetes educator will lead a one-hour class discussing factors leading to diabetes and explore lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes and improve overall health. This class is free, but space is limited. To register, call 410-787-4940. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 8:30 a.m. to noon at Harundale Presbyterian Church, at Eastway and Guilford Road in Glen Burnie. No reservations needed. mybwmc.org | Fall 2016 19 http://www.mybwmc.org/childbirth-education http://www.mybwmc.org/exercise http://www.mybwmc.org/exercise http://www.mybwmc.org/exercise http://www.mybwmc.org http://www.mybwmc.org/community

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