This free drop-in clinic is held in the Women and Children’s Pavilion Classroom at Porter Regional Hospital from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Upcoming clinics are being held on August 1 or 20. Bring your baby and come as often as you would like. Mothers are...
This class is a community-based CPR course that includes the practice and demonstration of CPR skills, AED use, use of barrier devices, choking rescue skills, information about the chain of survival, and EMS activation. Participants will be required...
The first weeks after delivery are always the hardest, and we want to be there to support your breastfeeding success. The drop-in clinic provides open times with no appointment needed for moms to meet with an International Board Certified Lactation...
Breastfeeding provides benefits to both mom and baby. Breastfeeding mothers have a decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, diabetes, and postpartum depression. Breastfed babies have increased protection against illnesses and a lower risk of...
The natural childbirth class is for expectant parents who are interested in a non-medicated birth plan. This class will provide information on how practice physical and emotional coping techniques as well as hands-on comfort measures. The class is...
This class should be taken at approximately 28 weeks of pregnancy. Topics covered include the following: prelude to labor, labor, support techniques to assist the laboring mother, vaginal birth, medical procedures, cesarean sections, postpartum care,...
Join our interactive class where expecting moms, dads, and their supporting friends or family can practice caring for their bundles of joy. Clinical nurse educators with La Porte Hospital’s Birthing & Family Care Center will have mannequins...
This class, for children ages 3 to 7 and their parents, helps brothers and sisters adjust to a new baby in the house. The Super Siblings class is a one-session class that helps prepare children for the new baby and teaches positive sibling skills....
JOIN US FOR INFORMATIVE TALKS AND FREE SCREENINGS sponsored by St. Catherine Hospital in collaboration with Indiana University School of Medicine. St. Catherine Hospital • Professional Office Building 4320 Fir St., East Chicago Fair opens 9 am -...
Many research studies show walking to be among the most convenient and effective forms of regular exercise when it comes to overall fitness. If you are looking for a way to kick start your day or want to create a habit of daily exercise, La Porte...
JOIN US FOR INFORMATIVE TALKS AND FREE SCREENINGS sponsored by St. Catherine Hospital in collaboration with Indiana University School of Medicine. St. Catherine Hospital • Professional Office Building 4320 Fir St., East Chicago Fair opens 9 am -... 
Many research studies show walking to be among the most convenient and effective forms of regular exercise when it comes to overall fitness. If you are looking for a way to kick start your day or want to create a habit of daily exercise, La Porte...