Classes
*Free Parenting Series at FMC 2012*
Presentations are open to the public and free. They will be held at the UNC Family Medicine Center, 590 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC
Topics include:
Jan Tedder – Tuesday, February 21: 6-7:30 pm
Understanding the sometimes secret language of the newborn Learn how to tell what “zone” your baby is in and when (s)he sends out an SOS – Sign of Overstimulation – in order to prevent and solve problems around a baby’s eating, sleeping, crying, and attachment.
Barbara Hotelling – Tuesday, March 6: 6-7:30 pm
6 Easier ways to give birth
Be proactive. Discover what you can do to have the birth you have dreamed of and your healthy baby.
Nancy Spencer – Tuesday, March 27: 6-7:30 pm
Helping your baby and young child learn to sleep at night
Sleep problems are an exhausting reality of parenting. Learn strategies for avoiding and treating sleep problems in babies, toddlers, and young children.
Nancy Spencer – Tuesday, April 17: 6-7:30 pm
Taming tantrums and toddlers’ time outs
Discover why children misbehave. Learn simple and easy techniques to deal with challenging toddlers and young children…
Nancy Spencer – Tuesday, April 24: 6-7:30 pm
Discipline for preschoolers and elementary children
Jan Tedder – Tuesday, May 8: 6-7:30 pm
Understanding learning disabilities and ADHD in the school aged child
Parents struggle when they see their children struggle with school. This class will help you understand how learning disabilities and ADHD impacts children ages 8-14, when evaluation is needed, and how best to support your growing child.
Barbara Hotelling – Tuesday, May 15: 6-7:30 pm
*Talking with your preteen about sexuality”
Knowing how and when to talk to pre-teens is confusing for many parents. This class will give you tips and techniques for having these important conversations as your child grows and develops.
For more information or to register, contact Lisa Biggs at 919.843.7678 or LBiggs@unch.unc.edu
Class Offerings:
LAMAZE Healthy Birth Class
2+1/2 hours/5 weeks
Cost $50 / If Medicaid is your insurance, we bill Medicaid – no out of pocket expenses.
Normal labor & birth, relaxation, breathing techniques, comfort measures, variations in normal labor, labor rehearsal, cesarean birth prevention and preparation, postpartum, parenting, breastfeeding, the HUG. A special session for Partners only.
VBAC or vaginal birth after a previous cesearean birth. One class, 4 hours, to explore the vaginal birth experience and inform you of the evidence. This is an interactive class and preparing for a vaginal birth as well as a possible cesearean birth will be included.
Additional Services:
Birth Doula Care
Volunteer doulas are available through Birth Partners at the UNC Hospital. For more information, contact:
Teresa Howard
birthpartners@gmail.com
Resources for other doulas available with class materials.
Postpartum Doula Care
Resources available with class materials.
