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Women's Center Classes Advanced registration is required for all classes, meetings and tours. We offer Medicaid discounts and UNC student/ employee discounts for some classes. For more information or to register, please visit www.nchealthywoman.org or call (919) 843-8463. 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 facilitator. Free parking and registration if you attended UNC Prepared Childbirth or Breastfeeding classes. 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 and locations are offered for this 12-hour class. Free registration included for NEW! Preparing to Protect the Health of Your Newborn This Q&A-style session is facilitated by residents from UNC North Chatham Pediatrics and Internal Medicine to educate parents about newborn wellness and illness. Doctors will focus on a few specific topics as well as answer questions about any infant health concerns. 14 Summer 2014 Well the Mentoring Other Mothers (MOM) Networking Group. Breastfeeding This essential lactation class acquaints couples with the basics and techniques of breastfeeding. Registration includes free attendance to the MOM Networking Group. Fourth Trimester: Life With a Newborn Parents-to-be learn the basic skills needed to care for a newborn, such as sleep management, crying and soothing techniques, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) risk reduction. Baby Massage Learn the gentle art of massaging your baby. Taught in two sessions, this hands-on class will introduce parents and caregivers to the basics of infant massage. Infants ages 1 month to 6 months may participate. Free parking. CPR for Family and Friends, also en Español This class 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 and taking care of mom. Preparing for Pregnancy: Mind, Body & Spirit Thinking of becoming pregnant? A certified nurse midwife will share information in a Q&A-style session about maximizing your chances of a safe pregnancy and healthy baby. Prenatal Yoga Given by a certified prenatal instructor, these three- and five-week sessions are a great way for an expectant mom to optimize her health and comfort during pregnancy. Free parking. Baby in the Dog's House A certified pet dog trainer will reveal the secrets to preparing the family dog for the arrival of your new baby. Sign Language for Budding Babies A certified American Sign Language Association (ASLA) instructor will teach parentsto-be how to enrich their child's speech, boost vocabulary and stimulate intelligence through the use of sign language. Choosing & Using Child Care Representatives from our local child care services department will share key information about how to recognize and find quality child care in your community for infants, toddlers and schoolage 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. For an online tour of the N.C. Women's Hospital, visit www. nchealthywoman.org and click on "'Virtual Tour."' Cary Wellness Center Our Cary location offers lots of great classes, too! To find out more about upcoming programs, call (919) 957-5900 or visit http://unc wellness.com/ calendar/nwcary/. 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. Depression: When Feeling Sad Is More Than Just a Passing Mood Robert Monteiro, MD, a boardcertified internist with the Carolina Clinic at UNC Hospitals will give an overview of the signs and symptoms of major depression and discuss treatment options. Dec. 1, 12:30-1:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive Save a life-donate blood! Sign up at the front desk or www. redcrossblood.org. Give the gift of life this holiday season. Dec. 16, 2-6 p.m. pHotos: tHiNkstoCk Calendar Health events, classes and support groups from UNC Health Care http://www.nchealthywoman.org http://www.nchealthywoman.org http://www.nchealthywoman.org http://uncwellness.com/calendar/nwcary/ http://www.uncwellness.com http://www.redcrossblood.org http://www.redcrossblood.org

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UNC Health Care News
New Patient Portal Provides More Features
Making Room for Hope at the Ronald McDonald House
Room to Breathe
Nutrition
Calendar

Well - Summer 2014