Early Spring 2013 Health and Wellness Programs - Brochure
Milford Hospital is pleased to announce our Winter Schedule of Community Health and Wellness Programs. Sessions will be held on Heart and Vascular Health, Cataracts, Female Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Understanding Diabetes and Managing Back Pain. meditation and understanding acid reflux disease. All programs are offered for FREE and will be held at Milford Hospital
For more information or to view the brochure, click on the above link.
Breastfeeding Class
Thinking about breastfeeding your baby? The single, two-hour class covers basic breastfeeding management through discussion and two short videos. Topics include first hours and days after birth, importance of skin-to-skin contact, latching and positioning, frequency of nursing, understanding milk supply, common challenges in the early weeks, basic self help and more.
2013 Class Schedule:
Class will be offered on the following Thursdays from 7:00pm - 9:00pm:
January 31st, April 11th, June 13th, September 12th, November 14th.
Cost: $15 per couple
Registration is required: Click the "Register Online" link or call the Education Department 203-876-4004
Prepared Childbirth Education Class
An in-depth series designed to give the expectant mom and birth partner an understanding of birth options and coping skills for labor and delivery. Participants will learn about the birth process, various relaxation and breathing techniques, prenatal exercises, postpartum and medical interventions in labor and delivery.
Classes are offered as a series of four classes held once a week for four weeks. Or, a two-part series held on two consecutive Saturdays.
Classes are taught by Stephanie Ricci, RN who is a Certified Childbirth Educator and Family Childbirth Center Nurse.
Register for class starting around your 28th week of pregnancy. Class size is limited.
Class Dates for 2013:
Four-week evening series:
Series 1 - March 12, 19, 26 and April 2nd from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Series 2 - August 6, 13, 20 and 27th from 6:30 pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $150
Two - week Saturday Series (please bring lunch / snack)
Series 1 - Janury 19 and 26 from 9:30am - 2:00pm
Series 2 - May 11 and 18 from 9:30am - 2:00pm
Series 3 - October 19 and 26 from 9:30am - 2:00pm
Fee: $150
Registration Required: Click "Register Online" link or call 203 876-4004
Managing Back Pain Through Neuroradiology
Dr. Vito Errico will discuss the latest techniques in managing back pain through the use of x-rays, magnetic fields (MRI) and CT Scans.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
6:30pm