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OTHER CLASSES & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR EXPECTANT FAMILIES
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES & SUPPORT
Breastfeeding Support
» Free Breastfeeding Helpline: If you have any questions or
concerns about breastfeeding, pumping or storing milk, returning
to work or medication, our lactation consultants are just a phone
call away at 614-234-MILK (6455)
» Breastfeeding Support Group: Mount Carmel offers FREE
breastfeeding support groups to give you the opportunity to learn,
ask questions, get good advice and share your experiences with
other moms in a private, nurturing environment.
» Outpatient Breastfeeding Consultations: If you need a little
more hands-on help or are experiencing challenges, our outpatient
lactation consultants are available for a private breastfeeding
consultation.
To learn more about breastfeeding support at Mount Carmel, call
614-234-MILK (6455).
Prepare for childbirth and get the support you need with
childbirth education classes and support services through the
Little Miracles maternity program at Mount Carmel. Registration
is required and space is limited. Call 614-898-MOMS (6667) for
more information or register online at mountcarmelhealth.com/
pregnancy-classes.
Little Miracles Labor & Birth Deluxe
This four-week, comprehensive labor and birth course is designed to
educate expectant parents and increase a woman’s confidence in her
ability to give birth. Content includes what to expect during labor and
delivery, comfort strategies for coping with labor and guidance for
making informed decisions about medical procedures.
Breastfeeding Basics
Discover how to get breastfeeding off to a good start during this 2½
hour class. Plus, learn how the body makes milk, positioning for feeding,
identifying infant feeding cues, as well as information about pumping
and storing milk if you’re returning to work.
Grandparents’ Class
If you’re a new grandparent or are about to become one, now is a
great time to refresh your memory, learn updated information and
recommended standards of care for infants and toddlers.
Our childbirth educator guides you through what happens from the
time you arrive at the hospital to delivery through your return home.
It is a great first step in preparing for this special event and a perfect
opportunity to get answers for your questions and concerns.
Little Miracles Labor & Birth Basics
This one-day class provides basic information about labor and birth
preparation. Instruction focuses on essential information for you
and your birth partner, including what to expect during labor and
birth, techniques for coping with labor discomforts, medications and
medical interventions.
CPR: Family & Friends (Infant Only)
Learn the lifesaving skills of infant Hands-Only CPR, CPR with breaths,
adult and child AED use, infant CPR and relief of choking in an infant.
This class is for participants who want to learn CPR but don’t need a
course completion card in CPR for their job.
Doula Program
A doula is a birth professional who provides continuous physical
and emotional support to the mother and her partner during labor,
birth and the immediate postpartum period. To learn more, visit
mountcarmelhealth.com/doula-program or call 380-898-8097.
Welcome Home
Mount Carmel offers a free Welcome Home visit for moms and babies.
During your visit, a specially trained Mount Carmel registered nurse
will check your baby’s weight, umbilical cord, sleeping and eating
habits. She will also examine you to make sure you’re recovering
well and answer any questions.
Newborn Care
Prepare yourself and another caregiver for baby’s homecoming with
information on newborn care, including techniques for bathing, diapering
and feeding; parent-infant interaction; post-delivery emotions; as well as
infant growth, development, safety, sleep needs and health issues.
Pregnancy & Childbirth Online Class
An easy-to-use online labor and birth course for expectant parents who
cannot attend an onsite childbirth education class. Perfect for mothers
on bed rest or parents on a tight schedule.
Funding for the Doula and Welcome Home
programs are made possible through generous
donations to the Mount Carmel Foundation.