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Birthing Center Tour
2020-03-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2020-03-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2020-02-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2020-02-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2020-02-11 11:30 - 12:30, 2020-01-28 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Labor & Delivery Reception Desk, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN, 37920
As a parent-to-be, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is where to have your baby. We invite you to take a closer look at the Center for Women and Infants at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Let us show you why more babies are born here than any other place in the region!
We recommend mothers-to-be take a tour with their support person between 26 to 36 weeks of pregnancy. (If you are taking the Childbirth Preparation Class, a tour will be included during those classes.)
Please meet for the Tuesday tour at the Labor & Delivery Reception Area located in the main hospital lobby just inside the Flag Circle entrance.
For the safety of our patients, please do not attend a Birthing Center tour if you or your guests are sick. For more information, call 865-305-9300.
***Please put a 1 in the RSVP box. Only 1 RSVP is needed per family.

Birthing Center Tour
2020-03-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-03-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Labor & Delivery Reception Desk, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN, 37920
As a parent-to-be, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is where to have your baby. We invite you to take a closer look at the Center for Women and Infants at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Let us show you why more babies are born here than any other place in the region!
We recommend mothers-to-be take a tour with their support person between 26 to 36 weeks of pregnancy. (If you are taking the Childbirth Preparation Class, a tour will be included during those classes.)
Please meet for the Sunday tour at the Labor & Delivery Reception Area located in the main hospital lobby just inside the Flag Circle entrance.
For the safety of our patients, please do not attend a Birthing Center tour if you or your guests are sick. For more information, call 865-305-9300.
***Please put a 1 in the RSVP box. Only 1 RSVP is needed per family.

Childbirth Preparation - Saturday Class
2020-03-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-01 09:00 - 17:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
This class prepares you and your support person for the final stages of pregnancy, labor, birth and the early days of parenthood. Anesthesia options, comfort techniques, as well as breathing and relaxation are covered. A tour of labor and delivery is included.
Cost: $65 per couple (only one ticket required per couple)
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Register online using the form below. Classes fill quickly, so register early! Call 865-305-9300 for more information.
PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.

Cost is $65.00 per couple. Only 1 ticket is needed for two people.

Breastfeeding Class
2020-03-05 18:30 - 21:00, 2020-03-03 18:30 - 21:00, 2020-02-06 18:30 - 21:00, 2020-02-04 18:30 - 21:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
This class promotes successful breastfeeding by helping you and your partner understand normal behaviors of breastfeeding infants. Topics include helpful hints about caring for yourself, positioning your baby for breastfeeding, returning to work and breast pump information.
Classes are held on select Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 9:00pm.
Cost: $25 per couple (This class is open to the community. You do not have to be delivering at UT Medical Center.) Classes fill quickly, so register early!

PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.
Only 1 ticket is needed per couple.

Childbirth Preparation Classes - Weeknight Series
2020-03-02 18:30 - 21:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Childbirth Preparation – Monday Night Series
These classes prepare you and your support person for the final stages of pregnancy, labor, childbirth and caring for yourself after delivery. Learn more about when to go to the hospital, comfort techniques, pain management options as well as breathing and relaxation. A tour of labor and delivery and the mother/baby unit is included. (Please note – this series does NOT include in depth information of breastfeeding, newborn care or infant CPR. Separate classes are offered for those topics. )
This is a weeknight series that meets on 3 consecutive Monday nights from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
March 2020 Series – March 2, 9, 16
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Registering for the first class date enrolls you in a complete 3-class series.
Classes fill quickly, so register early!
PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However, if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.

Infant Safety and CPR
2020-02-22 13:00 - 15:30, 2020-02-18 18:30 - 21:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
This class prepares you and your family members to safely care for your baby. Includes infant CPR, safe sleep and car seat safety.
Topics Covered:
· Infant CPR and Infant Choking
· Safe Sleep/SIDS Prevention
· Car Seat Safety
· General Safety, “Baby-proofing” the home
· Online Resources to stay up to date on recalls
· Choking Prevention
*This class is not intended for court mandated programs and does not provide certification in CPR.
Cost:$25 per couple (This class is open to the community. You do not have to be delivering at UT Medical Center to attend. Classes fill quickly so register early!)
PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.

Cost is $25.00 per couple. Only 1 ticket is needed for two people.

Newborn Care Class
2020-02-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-02-11 18:30 - 21:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Newborn Care Class: Topics Covered:

How to hold a baby
Baby’s body temperature/regulation/overheating
Why baby’s cry/comfort techniques/5 S’s
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Swaddling
Feeding, How to warm bottles, Prepping bottles, feeding at an angle
Burping
Safe Sleep/SIDS Prevention
Diapering
Cord Care
Circumcision Care
Newborn Skin and Cradle Cap
Bathing
Nail Care
How to use a thermometer and nasal aspirator
When to call the Pediatrician

Cost: $25 per couple (This class is open to the community. You do not have to be delivering at UT Medical Center to attend. Classes fill quickly so register early!)
PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.

Cost is $25.00 per couple. Only 1 ticket is needed for two people.

HeartWise
2020-02-22 07:30 - 12:00 | HLVI Bldg E, 1940 Alcoa Highway, Bldg E, Knoxville, 37920, United States
Are you wise about your cardiovascular health?
Join us for HEARTWISE at UT Medical Center. Call 865-305-6970 for information or to register for health screenings. (Registration Required)
Heart Smart Nutrition | 10-11 am HLVI Education Room

Stop the Bleed - Public Class
2020-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Health Information Center Conference Room, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
During a crisis, no matter how quickly professional emergency responders arrive, bystanders are always first on the scene. Stop the Bleed was created to teach people how to respond quickly in a crisis and save lives.
Who Should Attend Stop the Bleed?
In this Stop the Bleed Class, people of all ages learn how to take simple actions immediately to help save a life.
What Is the Class About?
The course combines lecture and part hands-on skills training. In it, you’ll learn how to:

Recognize life-threatening bleeding
Apply direct pressure to wounds
Pack a wound
Apply a tourniquet

The course includes a PowerPoint presentation, as well as hands-on skills training in applying direct pressure to wounds, wound packing and tourniquet application.
You don’t need any prior medical knowledge or training to attend. This one-time course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to help save a life. All age groups can attend. Everyone receives a certificate at the end of class.
When and Where Is Stop the Bleed Held?
Courses are held every other month, from 5:30-6:30 pm, in The University of Tennessee Medical Center’s Health Information Center Conference Room. You can find the Health Information Center in the hospital’s main lobby, just down from the cafeteria.
Why Should I Attend?
A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes. Therefore, it is important to quickly stop the blood loss. Those nearest to someone with life threatening injuries are best positioned to provide the first level of care.

Childbirth Preparation - Sunday Series
2020-02-09 15:30 - 18:30 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
This 2-part series (Feb. 9 & 16) prepares you and your support person for the final stages of pregnancy; labor and birth; and the early days of parenthood. Anesthesia options as well as breathing and relaxation techniques are covered.
Registering for this series holds your spot in both classes (Feb 9 & 16) from 3:30-6:30pm and for the Birthing Center Tour on Feb. 16 at 2:00pm. You do not need to register separately for this tour.

PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information. Classes fill quickly, so register early!
Please Note: Only ONE ticket is needed per couple.

Birthing Center Tour
2020-02-04 11:30 - 12:30 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States

Childbirth Preparation Classes - Weeknight Series
2020-02-03 18:30 - 21:00 | UT Medical Center – Perinatal Classroom, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Childbirth Preparation – Monday Night Series
These classes prepare you and your support person for the final stages of pregnancy, labor, childbirth and caring for yourself after delivery. Learn more about when to go to the hospital, comfort techniques, pain management options as well as breathing and relaxation. A tour of labor and delivery and the mother/baby unit is included. (Please note – this series does NOT include in depth information of breastfeeding, newborn care or infant CPR. Separate classes are offered for those topics. )
This is a weeknight series that meets on 3 consecutive Monday nights from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
February 2020 Series – Feb 3, 10, 17
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Registering for the first class date enrolls you in a complete 3-class series.
Classes fill quickly, so register early!
PLEASE NOTE:
Class fees are non-refundable. However, if a conflict should arise, it may be possible to move to another class date if space is available. Please call 865-305-9300 for more information.
