This class promotes successful breastfeeding by helping you and your partner understand normal behavior of breastfeeding infants. Includes helpful hints about caring for yourself, positioning your baby for breastfeeding, returning to work and breast pump rental information. Classes are held on select Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 9:00pm. Click on the link for […]
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. Over 2,750 new cases will be diagnosed this year in Tennessee alone. Take advantage of getting a free screening at one of these locations: Friday, September 13 from 1:30-3:30 pm in the Cancer Institute (Bldg F)-First Floor Lobby Saturday, September 14 from 8-9:30 am […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover the Benefits of Infant Massage In this 3-class series taught by a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Childbirth Educator, you'll learn nurturing massage techniques that may help your baby sleep better, improve their digestion and develop a stronger bond with you! You'll also receive the book - Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents. […]
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 […]
These classes prepare 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. A tour of labor and delivery is included. See below for full list of class dates. Aug 3 Aug 17 Aug […]
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 […]
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 […]