Western Baptist events -- August 2011

Relaxing from Within

5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital

Free class designed to help expectant mothers become familiar with relaxation techniques. Participants are asked to bring a blanket, pillow and support person.

Phone (270) 575-2229 for more information.

Western Baptist Prepared Childbirth Classes

5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9 and 16, or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital

Free class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process.

Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.

Sibling Class

5 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital

Free class helps prepare children ages 2 to 9 for the arrival of a new brother or sister.

Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.

Childbirth Fair

10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 13, atrium, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital.

Parents can get useful information, tour the Birthing Center and register for the hospital’s free maternity program.

Phone (270) 575-BABY (2229) for more information.

Diabetes classes

1 to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 15, and Wednesday, Aug. 17, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital.

Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question or concerns about diabetes.

Phone (270) 575-2918 for more information.

Smart Beginnings Childbirth Class

4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23 and 30, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital.

Free class designed for pregnant teens or the non-traditional family unit to help them learn about the labor and delivery process.

Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.

Breastfeeding Classes

6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22, or 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital

Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience.

Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.            

Girl Talk

4 to 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital.

Free class to help preadolescent girls learn about their changing bodies and help them feel more self-confident and assured about becoming women.

Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.