Childbirth, Pregnancy, and Parenting Classes

Breastfeeding 101
New and expectant mothers learn breastfeeding basics. Babies are welcome. Sessions are held on the second Monday of the month. Call 737-2297 for more information. Free.

2009 Dates:
November 9
December 14

Time:
7-9 p.m.

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus lobby
660 Shoshone Street East

Infant Safety and CPR Class
New parents, grandparents, and caregivers are encouraged to attend this class to learn infant CPR and what to do if an infant chokes. Child safety and injury prevention are also discussed. This is not a certification class.  

Register:
Pre-registration is required, call 732-3148.

Fee: 
FREE

2009 Dates:
Wednesday, November 4
Thursday, November 12
Tuesday, November 17
Wednesday, December 30

Time:
6:30-9 p.m.

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus Lobby
660 Shoshone Street East

If you require special accommodations, call 737-2007 or TDD 737-2980 at least 24 hours in advance of the event. Interpreter services are available, contact Malena Rodriguez at 737-2163. Servicio de Interpretes disponible, por favor comuniquese con Malena Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero 737-2163.

Prepared Childbirth Course 
A series of five classes designed to prepare expectant mothers and their support person for labor and childbirth.

Register:
Pre-registration is required, call 732-3148.

Fee:
$60

2009 Dates:
Wednesdays, October 7-November 4
Thursdays, October 15-November 12
Tuesdays, October 20-November 17
Wednesdays, December 2-30
Thursdays, December 3-January 14, 2010 (no class December 24 or 25)
Tuesdays, December 8-January 5, 2010

Time:
6:30-9 p.m.

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus Lobby
660 Shoshone Street East

If you require special accommodations, call 737-2007 or TDD 737-2980 at least 24 hours in advance of the event. Interpreter services are available, contact Malena Rodriguez at 737-2163. Servicio de Interpretes disponible, por favor comuniquese con Malena Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero 737-2163.

Cesarean Childbirth Classes
The third class of each Prepared Childbirth session focuses on cesarean deliveries, pain management, hospital procedures, and non-conforming labors.

Register:
Pre-registration is required, please call 732-3148. 

Fee: 
FREE

2009 Dates:
Wednesday, October 21
Thursday, October 29
Tuesday, November 3
Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17
Tuesday, December 22

Time:
6:30-9 p.m. 

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus Lobby
660 Shoshone Street East

If you require special accommodations, call 737-2007 or TDD 737-2980 at least 24 hours in advance of the event. Interpreter services are available, contact Malena Rodriguez at 737-2163. Servicio de Interpretes disponible, por favor comuniquese con Malena Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero 737-2163.



Childbirth Refresher Course
Review of childbirth preparation, breathing techniques, and a video tour of the Women and Infants Center.

Register:
Pre-registration is required, call 732-3148.

Fee: $20

2009 Dates:
Wednesday, October 14
Thursday, October 22
Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, December 9
Thursday, December 10
Tuesday, December 15

Time:
6:30-9 p.m.

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus Lobby
660 Shoshone Street East

For more information about any class please call 737-2007. Interpreter services are available, contact Malena Rodriguez at 737-2163. Servicio de Interpretes disponible, por favor comuniquese con Malena Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero 737-2163.

Happiest Baby on the Block
Learn step-by-step how to help baby sleep better, and how to soothe even the fussiest baby in minutes.

Register:
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required, call 732-3148. 

              Fee: 
              $20

2009 Dates:
Tuesday, December 1
Call for additional dates.

Time:
6:30-9 p.m.

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus Lobby
660 Shoshone Street East


Preventing Type II Diabetes in Children
A class for parents and caregivers of children at risk for Type II Diabetes.

Register:
Pre-registration required, call 736-6218. 

Fee: $10 per couple

Date:
Call for date of next class.

Location:
Genoa Building, Suite A, 746 North College Road

Education and Support Group for Non-Offending Parents of Child Victims 
CARES is sponsoring this important resource for families through its United Way funded program, Child Trauma Recovery Resource. This 10-week group will cover topics relating to the impact of child sexual abuse on both the child and the non-offending parent.   

Register:
Pre-registration is required. If you are interested in attending a session, please contact CARES at 737-2600.

Location:
St Luke's Magic Valley Education Center, Sunflower Room
588 Addison Avenue West, Twin Falls

Courageous Hearts: A Pediatric Cardiac Support Group
St. Luke's Boise and Meridian

Dates:
Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

Location:
January, March, May, July, September, November:
St. Luke's Boise, Downtown South Tower, 5th Floor, Boise Room

February, April, June, August, October, December:
St. Luke's Meridian, Blackfoot/Lemhi Rooms

The group alternates meeting sites between St. Luke's Boise and St. Luke's Meridian.
For more information, call 208-381-1978.

Safe Kids Events

Safe Kids Buckle Up!

Car Safety Seat Inspections. Car seat inspection and child passenger safety awareness events conducted by certified car safety seat technicians, courtesy of Safe Kids of the Magic Valley. Inspections are held year-round. Come in for a free inspection of your child’s car seat. Purchase a new car seat and have it installed for free by Safe Kids. For more information on events and free inspections, call 737-2430.  

Fee:
FREE

More Information about Safe Kids Events


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