Western Baptist events -- October 2011
Relaxing from Within
5 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 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.
StorkSmart
4 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, second floor, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital.
Labor and delivery staff provides pregnancy information and tours for expecting parents.
Smart Beginnings Childbirth Class
4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 and 13, 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
9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 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.
Diabetes classes
1 to 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10, and Wednesday, Oct. 12, 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.
Grandparenting Class
5 to 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital
Free class provides grandparents and older caregivers with updated information, safety tips and a refresher on how to care for grandchildren.
Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.
Western Baptist Prepared Childbirth Classes
5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11 and 18, or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, 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., Monday, Oct. 17, 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.
Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, Baptist Heart Center auditorium, Western Baptist Hospital.
Breast cancer survivors will be honored.
Phone (270) 575-2895 to register.