Education

Moms-join us on Dec 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for our free Breastfeeding Support Group and our free "drop-in" clinic. Come at 4:00 to meet as a group and there will be a topic to share. Come anytime during the 4 hours just to “drop-in" for a...

Therapists from Community Hospital's Physical Therapy Department will provide an introduction to infant massage and answer questions about your infant's development in the first year of life. Infant Massage and Baby’s Development will be held on...

New grandparents review basic baby care. Learn new practices and recommendations for infant care at the Grandparents Class on Dec 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Community Hospital Outpatient Center, located at 9660 Wicker Ave, St. John,...

This postpartum class enables new parents to share their fitness with baby ages six-weeks through crawling. Our postnatal fitness expert takes you through an enjoyable workout and provides you with a series of exercises to do at home. Baby & Me...

This free drop-in clinic is held in the Women and Children’s Pavilion Classroom at Porter Regional Hospital from 3 – 5 p.m. Upcoming clinics are December 5 and 17. Bring your baby and come as often as you would like.  Mothers are encouraged...

For those wanting to gain knowledge of CPR but do not need to be certified, the American Heart Association program covers all of the basics of CPR and choking for infants, children, and adults. The next class is from 6 to 8 p.m., December 12, in the...

This new class helps parents build confidence around how to nurture a baby’s development and ensure the newborn’s safety. This free class includes topics like getting ready for baby, bathing, diapering, signs of illness, safety, and newborn...

Learn more about what your birthing experience will be like during a 30-minute tour of the labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery areas at Porter Regional Hospital. Tours will be held the first two Saturdays of each month at 2 p.m., and the last...

Spend one full Saturday in this expedited version of the Childbirth Education class to learn all aspects of pregnancy and birth. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 14, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter...

Expectant parents can feel prepared for the journey ahead by attending this comprehensive class to learn about pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and newborn care. Natural coping methods will be discussed, such as relaxation and breathing, as well...