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 June 6 or 18. Bring your baby and come as often as you would like. Mothers are encouraged to drop by...
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Porter Regional Hospital CPR for Family and Friends
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., June 13, in the Women...
Porter Regional Hospital Grandparents Class
This class is great for first-time grandparents. It teaches child-care basics and how to use new equipment. It helps with the realization that while mom/infant care standards have changed, the basics of love, support and joy remain the same. The next...
Porter Regional Hospital Childbirth Refresher
For couples who have already had a baby, this course is a review of the labor and birth process and provides a refresher on breathing and relaxation techniques. The next class meets Aug. 10 from 3 - 7 p.m. in the Women & Children’s Pavilion...
Porter Regional Hospital Baby Basics
This new class helps parents build confidence around how to nurture baby’s development and ensure newborn’s safety. This free class includes topics like getting ready for baby, bathing, diapering, signs of illness, safety, and newborn behaviors....
Porter Regional Hospital New Beginnings Tours
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...
Porter Regional Hospital Fast-Track Childbirth Education
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. June 8, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter...
Porter Regional Hospital Childbirth Education
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...
Porter Regional Hospital Breastfeeding Class
This free class, coordinated by an internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, helps expectant and new parents learn skills for successful breastfeeding. The class is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., June 6 or 18, in the Women &...
La Porte Hospital Diabetes Support Group
This free Diabetes Support Group provides a place for those with diabetes and their support team to share ideas, experiences, and problems related to diabetes. The group meets from 11 a.m.- noon on the fourth Monday of the month in the Heart &...