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PRENATAL YOGA for all trimesters is from 10 to 11 a.m. March 9–April 13 at East Cooper Regional Medical Center. Yoga postures are guided to address and relieve the common discomforts of pregnancy; relaxation techniques to ease anxiety; abdominal toning to enhance postnatal recovery. No yoga experience needed. Cost is $72. For more information call 324-5918 or visit www.yogamamastudio.com.

MAMA AND BABY YOGA for ages 2–12 months old is from 11:15 a.m. to noon March 9–April 13 at the East Cooper Regional Medical Center. Discover your baby's emerging personality in a safe and supportive environment while you tone, strengthen and balance your post-partum body and mind with other new mothers. Cost is $72. Call 324-5918 or visit www.yogamamastudio.com to register.

LA LECHE LEAGUE meets for breast-feeding information and support at 10:15 a.m. the first Friday of each month at the Mount Pleasant Library; at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at John Wesley United Methodist Church; and at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Summerville Church of Christ. All meetings are free. Call to confirm. All pregnant and breast-feeding women are welcome. Call 971-6632.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES are 7–9 p.m. the first Monday and Tuesday of each month at MUSC. Classes are held once a week for four weeks. Enroll between your 25th and 36th weeks of pregnancy. The cost is $50. To register, call 792-5300.

THE TRIDENT HEALTHFINDERS BREAST-FEEDING HOTLINE is available at 847-4554.

A SIBLING PREPARATION CLASS, a free class is designed to help children 3 years of age or older adjust to the new baby in the home, is at East Cooper Medical Center. A tour of the nursery is included. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION TOURS are offered at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. The class teaches childbirth techniques, what to expect and how to manage labor and emergencies. Each attendee should supply her obstetrician’s name and due date. Bring a pillow. The cost is $50 per couple. Call 402-2273 or visit www.ropersaintfrancis.com.

SPECIAL DELIVERY LAMAZE weekly sessions are at East Cooper Regional Medical Center. This three-session class covers stages of labor, medication options, the birth process, breathing and relaxation, postpartum and infant care. The cost is $55. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

MATERNITY TOURS of East Cooper Regional Medical Center including the Women’s Services Unit called “Cybele” are offered this month. The half-hour tour is for expectant parents and provides information about the hospital and what you can expect while having a baby. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

BREAST-FEEDING CLASSES for expectant mothers are at East Cooper Regional Medical Center. The class is free. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

BABY BOOT CAMP childbirth preparation classes are at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. The class, for expectant and new parents, grandparents and grandparents-to-be, includes baby care techniques and safety, bathing and diapering tips. Each attendee should supply her obstetrician’s name and due date. The cost is $15 per couple. Call 402-2273 or visit www.ropersaintfrancis.com.

SPECIAL REFRESHER DELIVERY SATURDAY weekly sessions are at East Cooper Regional Medical Center. This class is designed for second- and third-time parents. It moves quickly over stages of labor, medication options, the birth process, relaxation and breathing. A maternity tour is also included. The cost is $50. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER a free class that prepares siblings for a new baby is offered at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. A parent must attend with the child. Each attendee should supply her obstetrician’s name and due date. Call 402-2273 or visit www.ropersaintfrancis.com.

BREAST-FEEDING CLASSES for moms-to-be and interested fathers and family members are at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. Each attendee should supply her obstetrician’s name and due date. The class is free. Call 402-2273 or visit www.ropersaintfrancis.com.

EXPECTANT PARENTS TOURS are at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. The class answers questions about what to pack, admission procedures and more. Each attendee should supply her obstetrician’s name and due date. Registration is required for each person attending. The class is free. Call 402-2273 or visit www.ropersaintfrancis.com.

A NEWBORN CLASS is at East Cooper Regional Medical Center. The class is free. To register, call 877-228-3638 or visit www.eastcoopermedctr.com.

INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES are at the Pediatric Rehab Center at East Cooper Clinic. For details, call 375-5293.

INFANT MASSAGE CLASS meets weekly at MUSC. Classes are designed for you and your baby (from birth to pre-crawling). Massaging your baby is a tactile translation of love, security and physical comfort. For a fee schedule and to register, contact Grace Smith at 792-0590 and enter pager ID 18559.

INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED, a baby care class for expectant parents, is at 6 p.m. March 22 at Summerville Medical Center. The class is free. To register, call 797-3463.

INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED, a baby care class for expectant parents, is at 6 p.m. March 11 at Trident Medical Center. The class is free. To register, call 797-3463.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO BE, a class for children ages 3–9 expecting a sibling, is at 6 p.m. March 16 at Trident Community Center. The class is free. To register, call 797-3463.

THE BEST-FED BABY PARENTING GROUP is 1–3 p.m. Wednesdays in the Trident Medical Center cafeteria classroom. The drop-in session is free and includes weight checks for baby and breast-feeding guidance from a board certified lactation consultant. For more information, call 797-3463.

THE BEST-FED BABY PARENTING GROUP is 1–3 p.m. Tuesdays in the Summerville Medical Center first floor classroom. The drop-in session is free and includes weight checks for baby and breast-feeding guidance from a board certified lactation consultant. For more information, call 797-3463.

CHILDBIRTH AWARENESS CLASSES are Wednesdays 6–8 p.m. starting March 3 at Trident Community Center. Learn about the birth process, procedures, and breathing and relaxation techniques to use during labor and delivery. This class also includes a hospital tour. Cost is $45 for a four-week class. For more information, call 797-3463.

A CHILDBIRTH AWARENESS ONE-DAY SESSION is 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. March 27 at Trident Community Center. Learn about the birth process, procedures, and breathing and relaxation techniques to use during labor and delivery in this one-day class. Cost is $45. For more information, call 797-3463.

A WELCOME TOUR AND HOSPITAL ORIENTATION is from 6 to 8 p.m. March 4 at both Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center. Tour the facilities and meet the Women’s and Children’s Health Services staff. This tour is designed to acquaint expectant parents with the services and philosophy of our Family Centered Care Program in preparation for their labor experience. Free. For more information, call 797-3463.

1-2-3 FOR PARENTS TO BE, a basic newborn class, is held the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are held in the 2 West Classroom in Main Hospital. To register, call 792-5300. A PRENATAL WELCOME TOUR is 6–7 p.m. March 11 at Trident Medical Center. For more information, call 797-3463.

BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY, designed especially for new moms is 6–8 p.m. March 15 at Trident Community Center. Learn proper breast-feeding techniques to get you started. Partners are encouraged to attend. Free. For more information, call 797-3463.

BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY, designed especially for new moms is 6–8 p.m. March 25 at Summerville Medical Center. Learn proper breastfeeding techniques to get you started. Partners are encouraged to attend. Free. For more information, call 797-3463.

INFANT/CHILD CPR is 6–10 p.m. March 25 at Trident Medical Center. This course trains individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in an emergency situation. Upon completion, you will be certified in Heartsaver CPR through the American Heart Association. Cost is $40 per person or $65 per couple. For more information, call 797-3463.

GETTING TO KNOW ME, a class for parents of premature and sick newborns, is at 10 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month and at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Room 841 of MUSC’s Children’s Hospital. Call 792-1982 or 792-8806.

123 FOR PARENTS TO BE, a class covering newborn basics, is 6:30–8:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in MUSC’s 2 West classroom. The class is free. To register, call 792-5300.

PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES are at the MUSC Wellness Center. For details, call 792-0767 or e-mail kids@musc.edu.

GETTING TO KNOW ME, a developmental class for parents of premature and sick newborns which helps parents better understand and care for their special newborn, are at MUSC. Classes are held the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10 a.m. and the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Room 841 of the Children’s Hospital. For more information, contact Kathie Chase at 792-1982 or Deborah West at 792-8806.



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