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HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is offering expectant parents, “Having a Baby,” a three-part educational series which provides a comprehensive journey through the process of birth and infant care. The series is designed for mothers and their support partners, and can make a positive difference in the birth experience.

The series includes the following information: • Signs of Preterm Labor • Stages of Labor • Pain Relief Options for Labor • Medical Interventions • Role of the Support Partner • Breathing and Relaxation Techniques • Birthing Positions • Cesarean Birth • Immediate and Extended Post-Partum • Infant Care and Safety

HSHS St. Anthony’s encourages all first-time mothers to sign up for the series at 20 weeks of pregnancy and attend this series at 30 weeks with their support partners. All classes begin at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital auditorium and pre-registration is required. Each pregnancy and birth is unique so HSHS St. Anthony’s also encourages those who have delivered before to take the series as a review.

In January, the series will be held on Thursday, January 10; Thursday, January 17; and Tuesday, January 22.

For more information regarding the Program or the upcoming classes, contact Community Programs, at (217) 347-1529 or visit HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital’s Web site at www.stanthonyshospital.org.