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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...

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 May 23 from 3 - 7 p.m. in the Women & Children’s...

Build confidence around how to nurture your 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. Great for parents,...

Learn about what your birthing experience will be like during a 30-minute tour of the brand new 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...

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. March 7, in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter...

Expectant parents can feel prepared for the journey ahead by attending this comprehensive class covering all aspects of pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and newborn care. Natural coping methods will be discussed, such as relaxation and breathing,...

This one-session class coordinated by an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant is geared for expectant and new parents. Designed to promote successful breastfeeding, the program will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding and how to get...

“Think Pink” at Porter Regional Hospital’s Center for Women’s Health is occurring on Thursday March 12 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  The Hospital’s Center for Women’s Health is located on the first floor of the Medical Plaza at 85 East...

“Pink at Portage” will take place from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday March 7 in the Women’s Center on the first floor at Portage Hospital, 3630 Willowcreek Road, Portage. Women can get their annual mammograms and receive a complimentary brunch...

A physical therapist and certified Astym® provider will discuss the role of physical therapy in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Learn about Astym® treatment, a soft tissue technique shown to re-generate healthy soft tissues and remove unwanted...