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News Release
UPMC NORTHWEST SCHEDULES CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES UPMC Northwest has scheduled the following childbirth education classes during September. All classes are held in the conference rooms near the lobby on the first floor of the new hospital in Seneca. A small fee is charged for most classes. Families must register in advance for classes by calling The Family Birthing Center at UPMC Northwest, 814-676-7770. I'm Expecting Too – 1 to 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 1. This program, recommended during the expectant mother’s eighth or ninth month of pregnancy, is to help children ages 3 to 10 prepare for the birth of a baby brother or sister. Beginning Breast Feeding – 7 to 9 pm Tuesday, Sept. 4. The expectant mother is encouraged to attend during about the seventh month of pregnancy. Prepared Childbirth – 6:30 to 9 pm for four straight Wednesdays beginning September 5, or four consecutive Thursdays starting September 6. Expectant mothers should attend this class during about the seventh month of pregnancy. Fathers or other support persons must attend all sessions with the mother. Infant Care – 6:30 to 9 pm Monday, Sept. 10. The hospital recommends that expectant parents attend this class immediately before or after completing Prepared Childbirth class. Prepared Childbirth Refresher – 6 to 9 pm Friday, Sept. 28. This class is for parents who have received prepared childbirth instruction for a previous birth.
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