hildbirth & Infant

Class Name: Breastfeeding Class Description: Learn the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, getting started, preventing common problems and how to pump and store breast milk. Date & Time: Jan. 8, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Feb. 5, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 p.m. March 5, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm April 2, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm May 7, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm June 4, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 p.m. July 2, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm Aug. 6, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm Sept. 3, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm Oct. 1, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm Nov. 5, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Dec. 3, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Number of Classes: 1 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $15/Couple Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now Pay Now Register Now

Class Name: Cesarean Birth Class Class Description: Topics include anesthesia, preparation and recovery. Attend on Sunday of the Weekend Express Class from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Date & Time: Dec. 14, Sun., 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Number of Classes: 1 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive Dekalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $10/Couple Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now Pay Now Register Now

Class Name: Happiest Baby on the Block Class Description: In this class new parents well learn how to help their baby sleep better and soothe even the fussiest one in minutes...even seconds. Fee includes The Happiest Baby on the Block DVD and a Soothing Sounds CD. Date & Time: Jan. 27, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. March 3, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. April 7, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. June 9, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Number of Classes: 1 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $25/Couple Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now Pay Now Register Now

Class Name: Infant Massage Class Class Description: Research shows tough is essential to human development. This one-hour, hands-on class will instruct you in beginner infant massage techniques and the clinical effects of massage on your baby. Limit two adults per infant. Call 815.748.8900. Date & Time: Jan. 14, Wed., 6 - 7 p.m. March 11, Wed., 6 - 7 p.m. May 13, Wed., 6 - 7 p.m. July 15, Wed., 6 - 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Wed., 6 - 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Wed., 6 - 7 p.m. Number of Classes: 1 Location: Unlimited Performance 2111 Midlands Court Sycamore, Illinois 60178 815.748.8900 Price (Unit): $15/Couple Contact: Unlimited Performance

Class Name: Infant Safety & CPR Class Description: For new parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Learn about infant safety including childproofing, poison prevention, SIDS, CPR and choking rescue for infants less than 1 year of age. Not a certification class. Date & Time: Jan. 22, Thurs., 6:30 - 9:00 pm March 12, Thurs., 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. May 14, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm June 11, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm July 9, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm Sept. 10, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm Oct. 8, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm Nov. 12, Thurs., 6:30 - 9 pm Number of Classes: 1 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $15/Couple Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now

Class Name: Lamaze® Refresher Class Description: For expectant parents who have attended a Lamaze® class for a prior birth and wish to attend a "refresher" class. Attend on Saturday of the Weekend Express Class from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. only. Lunch is provided. Date & Time: Dec. 13, Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Number of Classes: 1 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $35/Couple Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now Pay Now Register Now

Class Name: Mom's Breastfeeding Group GN Class Description: Mothers and babies are welcome to attend this breastfeeding group to discuss the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Dr. Karen Federici, MD, facilitates the group at the KishHealth Family and Specialty Clinic in Genoa and a Certified Lactation Counselor facilitates the group at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. No need to register - come as often as you like to meet other breastfeeding moms and receive the support and encouragement you need. Date & Time: Second Thurs., 10 - 11:30 a.m. Number of Classes: 10 Location: KishHealth Family & Specialty Care 599 Pearson Drive Genoa, Illinois 60135 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): Free Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now

Class Name: Mom's Breastfeeding Group KCH Class Description: Mothers and babies are welcome to attend this breastfeeding group to discuss the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Dr. Karen Federici, MD, facilitates the group at the KishHealth Family and Specialty Clinic in Genoa and a Certified Lactation Counselor facilitates the group at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. No need to register - come as often as you like to meet other breastfeeding moms and receive the support and encouragement you need. Date & Time: Fourth Thurs., 10 - 11:30 a.m. Number of Classes: 10 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): Free Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now

Class Name: New Baby Care Class Description: A class for parents and grandparents and other caregivers to learn the basics of newborn care. Bathing, diapering, feeding, crying and sleeping are just a few of the topics we will explore. Date & Time: Jan. 20, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. March 24, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. April 14, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 pm May 19, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 pm June 16, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 pm July 14, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 pm Aug. 18, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 pm Sept. 15, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 pm Oct. 13, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 pm Nov. 17, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dec. 8, Tues., 6:30 - 8:30 pm Number of Classes: 1 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $15/Couple Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now

Class Name: Prepared Childbirth Class Description: A five session class for the expectant mom and her labor companion. Learn the signs and stages of labor; breathing, relaxation and comfort techniques; variations of labor, including cesarean births; and take a tour of the KCH Maternity Suites. Labor companions learn to provide physical and emotional support during the birthing process. Date & Time: Jan. 7 - Feb. 4, Weds., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. March 4 - April 1, Weds., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. May 13 - June 10, Weds., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. July 8 - Aug. 5, Weds., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 - Oct. 7, Weds., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Nov. 4 - Dec. 9, Wed., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Number of Classes: 5 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $75/Couple Delivering at KCH/VWCH $85.00/Couple Delivering at Other Hospital Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now

Class Name: Prepared Childbirth for Young Moms Class Description: A class for young moms, ages 15-21. Learn the signs and stages of labor; breathing, relaxation and comfort techniques; and variations of labor including cesarean births with your support person and other young moms. A tour of the KCH Maternity Suites will be provided. Date & Time: Jan. 31, Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. March 28, Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. June 6, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm Aug. 22, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm Nov. 7, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm Number of Classes: 6 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $65/Couple $65.00/Couple Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now

Class Name: Prepared Childbirth Refresher Class Description: For expectant parents who have attended a Prepared Childbirth class for a prior birth and wish to attend a "refresher" class. Attend the Prepared Childbirth Weekend Express class from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Date & Time: Jan. 17, Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. May 16, Sat., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. March 21, Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. April 18, Sat., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. June 13, Sat., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. July 11, Sat., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Aug. 1, Sat., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Sat., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Sat., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Sat., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Sat., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Sat., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Number of Classes: 1 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $35/Couple Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now

Class Name: Prepared Childbirth Weekend Express Class Description: This condensed Prepared Childbirth class for the expectant mom and her labor companion provides the same basic information as our Prepared Childbirth class, but offers you the convenience of completing it in one day. Date & Time: Jan. 17, Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. March 21, Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. April 18, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm May 16, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm June 13, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm July 11, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm Aug. 1, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm Aug. 29, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm Sept. 26, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm Oct. 17, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm Nov. 21, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm Dec. 12, Sat., 10 am - 4:30 pm Number of Classes: 2 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $75/Couple Delivering at KCH/VWCH $85.00/Couple Delivering at Other Hospital Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now

Class Name: Sibling Class Description: Children who are at least 2 years old will benefit from this class by learning how babies look, act and behave. Children will tour a room in the KCH Maternity Suites, visit a newborn in the nursery, practice holding a baby and watch a video about having a baby sister or brother. Date & Time: Jan. 10, Sat., 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. March 14, Sat., 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. May 9, Sat., 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. July 18, Sat., 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sept. 12, Sat., 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14, Sat., 9:30 - 10:30 am Number of Classes: 1 Location: KCH Roberts Conference Center One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): $10/Family Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now Pay Now Register Now

Class Name: Tour of the KCH Maternity Suites Class Description: We encourage expectant parents to join us for a walking tour of the beautiful and spacious KCH Maternity Suites. The tour is offered the first Monday of the month at 5 p.m. The tour is free but registrations is required. Please call 815.748.8962 to register. This tour is also given as a part of our Lamaze classes. Date & Time: Dec. 1, Mon., 5 p.m. First Monday of the month, 5 - 6 p.m. Number of Classes: 1 Location: Kishwaukee Community Hospital One Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115 815.748.8962 Price (Unit): Free Contact: Community Education Coordinator Register Now