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Education is the key to success and confidence when it comes to making decisions for your family. We offer a large variety of classes to meet our client's needs and welcome any course suggestions for our ever-changing community. In addition to our class schedule, Parent Education offers birth and postpartum doula services, lactation support, breast pump sales and rentals including replacement parts, and a variety of support programs.
Your continued feedback allows us to achieve our high standards of education, support and advanced technology. Thank you in advance for your commitment towards education and community support. The beginning or Your Journey Through Greater Health Care Begins at GBMC.
Grand Opening!! The "Parent Connection" store
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the "Parent Connection " store located on the second floor of the main hospital. This is a one stop shop for all of your breastfeeding needs, Parent Education classes, Breast Pump Rentals and Doula Support.
We are currently offering the following products and support:
- Medela and Ameda Breast Pump Sales and Supplies
- Bravado and Medela Nursing Bras and Tank Tops
- My Breast Friend Nursing Pillows
- JJ Cole Diaper Bags and Changing Accessories (arriving late June)
- BeBe au Lait Nursing Covers and Matching Burk Cloths
- Easy Expressions Hands Free Pumping Bra
- Kangaroo Korner Baby Slings (arriving late June)
- My Tiny Hands reminder signs
- Ameda Breast Pump Rentals and replacement parts
- Lactation Consultations
- Car Seat Installations
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Pregnancy Information:
We recommend this class to be taken as soon as a pregnancy has been confirmed and as late as your 20th week of pregnancy. Sessions include physical changes and discomforts of pregnancy, wellness and nutrition, fetal testing and results, warning sign of pre term labor, what to expect in labor and delivery, the role of your partner , doula support and postpartum recovery adjustments. Wow!! What a great way to prepare yourself for the upcoming months.
Weekender Class:
This weekend format of the Childbirth Education class allows couples to complete their labor and delivery education in one day. Great class for parents with a busy work schedule or for those who just like to get it done. Content includes phases and stages of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, positioning for comfort, the role of your partner/doula support, and medication options. A tour of the obstetrical area is included.
Pregnancy Yoga:
Prepare your mind and body for your upcoming birth. Increase your flexibility, strengthen your body, build your confidence, and relax with the learned techniques of pregnancy yoga. Great to take anytime during your pregnancy with your doctor's approval.
Infant Care Workshop:
Gain hands on newborn knowledge in the areas of handling, feeding, changing, soothing and playing with your newborn baby. Learn when to call the pediatrician, how to administer medication and childproof your home.
Infant CPR:
This 2 hour class has been designed for all parents and care providers of an infant age newborn through 1 year of age. Class content includes infant CPR and first aid for choking victims. Household safety, pool safety and childproofing will be reviewed. We strongly encourage full participatation for all parents with a baby in the NICU being discharged on a monitor or with health concerns.
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