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Infant Care Class (1 Night )
with Childbirth Instructor
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please only register ONE PERSON per couple, or you will be charged twice.
- Each registrant may bring a support person with them no need to register the support person.
Expectant and adoptive parents are invited to join us and learn about a variety of care topics, including newborn characteristics and behaviors, hospital routines, daily care and bathing, diapering, swaddling, feeding issues, crying, and colic. We will also discuss health and safety information, including SIDS risk factors.
Registration is required.
For any questions please contact: Brenda Burke at 518-583-8768 or bburke@saratogahospital.org
Breastfeeding Support Group
with Kelly Duheme
Join Kelly Duheme from Saratoga Hospital for a free support group to connect with other breastfeeding mothers. We will celebrate our successes, share our struggles, and offer guidance and support to help both mom and baby throughout their breastfeeding journey. Expectant mothers are encouraged to attend, and the group is open to all mothers regardless of delivery location. Grandmothers are also welcome.
Please call Kelly Duheme at 518-580-2049 to register, or for more information.
Childbirth Prep/Infant Care -ALL DAY CLASS
with Childbirth Instructor
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please only register ONE PERSON per couple, or you will be charged twice.
- Each registrant may bring a support person with them NO NEED TO REGISTER THE SUPPORT PERSON.
Childbirth Preparation full day class is designed to educate expectant parents on their options during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. We will discuss having a healthy pregnancy, the work of labor and birth, coping with labor, options for medications and other interventions, being an active participant in your care, the role of the birth partner, and the first 48 hours after birth.
Infant Care information is a part of this All Day class!
Registration is required.
For any questions please contact: Brenda Burke at 518-583-8768 or bburke@saratogahospital.org
Joint Replacement Education
with Clinical Education
Members of the orthopaedic care team will provide you and your support person with information you need to prepare for your procedure. Topics will include pre-procedure testing requirements, what to expect on the day of your procedure, follow-up care, and more.
Registration is required. Please call 518-886-5649 with any questions about the sign-up process.
Childbirth Preparation Series (2 Nights)
with Childbirth Instructor
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please only register ONE PERSON per couple, or you will be charged twice.
- Each registrant may bring a support person with them no need to register the support person.
Childbirth Preparation is a two-class series designed to educate expectant parents on their options during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. We will discuss having a healthy pregnancy, the work of labor and birth, coping with labor, options for medications and other interventions, being an active participant in your care, the role of the birth partner, and the first 48 hours after birth.
Registration is required.
For any questions please contact: Brenda Burke at 518-583-8768 or bburke@saratogahospital.org
Breastfeeding Basics
with Kelly Duheme
Join us to learn all about breastfeeding with Kelly Duheme, IBCLC. In this program, we will discuss:
- How to read your baby's hunger cues.
- What to expect in the early days.
- Benefits for both mom and baby.
- How your baby's feeding needs might change over time.
Attending this class before your baby arrives can help you prepare for a smooth start to your breastfeeding journey.
Registration required.
For any questions please contact: Brenda Burke at 518-583-8768 or bburke@saratogahospital.org
Prenatal Yoga (4 Week session)
PRENATAL YOGA -4 week session
In four 60-minute classes, instructors will guide you through postures which may decrease common pregnancy discomforts, such as back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, swelling, anxiety, and fatigue, in addition to stretching and toning muscles used during labor and delivery. Instructors will also focus on meditation, breathing, relaxation, and visualization in preparation for childbirth. Class is suitable for women at any pregnancy stage. Yoga experience is not necessary.
Please bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
Any questions please reach out to
Brenda Burke bburke@saratogahospital.org
518-583-8768
Stand Tall, Don't Fall
with RTC Therapists
Join us for a free balance and falls risk assessment, using standardized testing and the most current research. You will be screened by our skilled, licensed, Physical and Occupational Therapists from our Regional Therapy Center and will also learn tips to help prevent falls.
Registration is Required. Spots are Limited
Call 518-583-8383 for re-sch scheduling/cancellations.