News Release

UPMC NORTHWEST SCHEDULES CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES

Feb. 14, 2006 — UPMC Northwest has scheduled the following childbirth education classes during March. 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.

Prepared Childbirth – 6:30 to 9 p.m. for four straight Wednesdays beginning March 1, or four consecutive Thursdays starting March 2. 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.

I'm Expecting Too – 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4. 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.

Infant Care – 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 6. The hospital recommends that expectant parents attend this class immediately before or after completing Prepared Childbirth class.

Beginning Breast Feeding – 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. The expectant mother is encouraged to attend during about the seventh month of pregnancy.

Prepared Childbirth Refresher – 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 24. This class is for parents who have received prepared childbirth instruction for a previous birth.