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AprilJune2021ClassScheduleParentingWITH PROVIDENCEVirtual and online classes fromthe Providence Maternity CenterParenting during COVID-19—we’ll get through this together.

The Women’s BoutiqueA place to nurture and inspire your growing familywith hand-picked essentials to ease your wayFrom the first exciting moments you discover you’re pregnant, to the birth of your baby,and through the early months of parenthood, we are here to help you. Offering expertresources, support and hard-to-find items, the Women’s Boutique is conveniently locatedin the heart of the maternity center on the first floor of Providence Alaska Medical Centeracross from the main Gift Shop.Products and services include: A large size selection of nursing bras, gowns andnursing tops Bra fit specialists on staff Breast pumps and accessories including Medela, Spectraand Ameda, along with hands free pumping bras Breastfeeding supplies including nipple cream, herbs,and breastfeeding pillows Maternity and postpartum support belts Baby slings, wraps, carriers and knowledgeable staff Baby items including blankets, swaddlers, and booties Gift cardsWe are committed to our customer’s and staff’s safety during this pandemic.We have designed a very safe shopping experience for you: Limiting the number of people shopping in the store toone at a time personal shopping experience! Taking telephone orders for convenient, contactless curbside delivery Currently offering free shipping if you are not able to come inHoursMonday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Closed Saturday and Sunday until thehospital opens to visitors again.Scan QR code with yoursmartphone to accessour digital catalog Call 907-212-5886 for more information.

IntroductionWelcome to Parenting with Providence, in the time of COVID-19. The virushas presented challenges to families around the world unlike anything wehave ever experienced. The Children’s Hospital at Providence is here to careand support families throughout this pandemic.To keep you and your family safe, we have moved our classes to online, virtual,or a combination of both. You will still receive the same quality education,just from the comfort and safety of your home. We are so glad you arejoining us, and we hope we can offer your family some peace of mind as youjourney through this new time.Online classesOnline classes are self-paced, and you complete the class on your own time.The classes are interactive, and offer a combination of reading material, videos,hands-on activities, and more. You can move around and revisit pages youcompleted. You will receive access to the online class for nine months afterregistration is processed.Virtual classesVirtual classes and groups meet on a set day and time, with an instructorand other participants. Parenting with Providence is using the platformMicrosoft Teams for all our virtual classes. The virtual classes offer you theopportunity to learn in a live setting, get questions answered, and “meet”with other families. The instructor will email you with more information afteryour registration for the class or group is processed.If you have questions about classes at any time, please email us atParentingWithProvidence@providence.org. This is the best way to reachour instructors. If you have questions about class registration, and for classscholarship information, please call 907-212-5886.

Table of ContentsChildbirth Education and Parenting ClassesMaternity Center Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Online ClassesUnderstanding Birth e-Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Understanding Breastfeeding e-Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Virtual Childbirth and Baby ClassesChildbirth Four-Night Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breastfeeding 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baby Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Happiest Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Life with Multiples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56789Virtual Parenting CoursesBoot Camp for New Dads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grandparenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S.O.S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Babysitting Class for Youths 6-8 Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10111213In-Person ClassInfant and Child CPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Virtual On-going Weekly GroupsMonday Mama’s Support Group; Saturday Mornings with Dad . . . . . . . .MOMs - Moms of Multiples; Baby Signing Time Play & Sign . . . . . . . . . . .Infant Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parenting Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15161718Registration InformationRefunds, Withdrawals or Cancellations; Scholarships; Private Classes . . . . 191alaska.providence.org

Childbirth EducationOur childbirth classes are taught by knowledgeable nurses and educatorswho are specially trained in the field of obstetrics. They will guide youthrough the various physical and emotional experiences that await you andyour options to set your baby’s birth apart from any other.Maternity Center ToursCurrently, the Maternity Center Tour is offered online.SCAN MEalaska.providence.org2

Online ClassesUnderstanding Birth e-ClassOur online childbirth class is ideal for parents needing a flexible class scheduledue to work schedules, time constraints, or medical conditions such as bedrest. Couples can take the course from different locations as well. It is alsoa great refresher class for those moms who have given birth before. Thiscourse is to be completed at your own pace on your own computer, tabletor smartphone.The eight-chapter program is an interactive, web-based class that uses videos,personal birth stories, animations, activities, and games to teach all theessential information parents need to know to prepare for their birth.Pre-registration is required. Once registration is verified,you will be emailed a login and password to UnderstandingBirth e-Class. This may take up to 48 business hours.FEE: 125 per person/coupleLANGUAGES: Available in English or Spanish3alaska.providence.org

Understanding Breastfeeding e-ClassThis e-Class is an interactive, web-based class that uses videos, animations,activities, games and more. It is ideal for families needing a flexible classschedule due to work schedules, time constraints, or medical conditions suchas bed rest. This course is to be completed at your own pace. Topics coveredinclude: How Breastfeeding Works, How to Breastfeed, When to Feed YourBaby, Getting Enough Milk, Breast Care, and Breastfeeding Lifestyle.Pre-registration is required. Once registration is verified,you will be emailed a login and password to UnderstandingBreastfeeding eClass. This may take up to 48 business hours.FEE: 50 per person/couplealaska.providence.org4

Virtual Childbirth and Baby ClassesChildbirth Four-Night SeriesThe four-night series meets virtually, twice a week for two weeks with oneof our certified childbirth instructors. The topics covered include the stagesof labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, anesthesia used in labor,variations in normal labor and birth, pushing techniques, what to expectafter delivery, basic breastfeeding preparation, and some basic baby care. Werecommend that you plan to complete this series before your 36th week ofpregnancy.Pre-registration is required.FEE: 150 per couple (fee includes access to Understanding Birth e-Class)TIME: 6-7:30 p.m., two nights a week for two weeks.This Virtual Class will meet on the Microsoft Teams platform.The instructor will email you with more informationafter registration is processed.21CFN4. . . . . . Monday/Wednesday . . . April 12, 14, 19 and 2121CFN5. . . . . . Tuesday/Thursday. . . . . . May 4, 6, 11 and 1321CFN6. . . . . . Monday/Wednesday . . . June 7, 9, 14 and 215alaska.providence.org

Breastfeeding 101Breastfeeding 101 provides a general overview of what expectant parentsneed to know about breastfeeding. Topics covered include: benefits formom and baby, how and when to get help if needed, pumping and feeding,and much more. There are many ways to feed your baby; this class exploresdifferent options available for your family.Pre-registration is required.FEE: 75 per person/couple (fee includes access toUnderstanding Breastfeeding e-Class)TIME: 6-7:30 p.m.This Virtual Class will meet on the Microsoft Teams platform.The instructor will email you with more informationafter registration is processed.21BF4 . . . . . . . . Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . April 621BF5. . . . . . . . . Wednesday . . . . . . . . May 521BF6. . . . . . . . . Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . June 3alaska.providence.org6

Baby BasicsThis class is designed for everyone expecting a new baby in their life. Participantswill learn the basics of baby care including bathing, diapering, feeding, dressing,playing, the ins and outs of baby equipment, and much more.Pre-registration is required.FEE: 50 per person/coupleTIME: 6-7:30 p.m.This Virtual Class will meet on the Microsoft Teams platform.The instructor will email you with more informationafter registration is processed.21BB4. . . . . . . . . Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . April 2721BB5. . . . . . . . . Monday . . . . . . . . . . May 2421BB6. . . . . . . . . Wednesday . . . . . . . June 237alaska.providence.org

The Happiest BabyIn this class you will learn, step-by-step, how to help babies sleep longer andhow to soothe even the fussiest infant in minutes or less! We will also practicecommunication skills designed strengthen your co-parenting relationship. Allof these techniques are proven to lower post-partum depression, increasebreastfeeding success, and nurture the parent/infant bond. Recommendedto take in the last month of pregnancy up to four weeks postpartum.Pre-registration is required.FEE: 50 per person/couple (includes digital download codeas well as a Pre-Swaddle Blanket to be mailed to you)TIME: 6:30-8 p.m.This Virtual Class will meet on the Microsoft Teams platform.The instructor will email you with more informationafter registration is processed.21HAP4 . . . . . . . Monday . . . . . . . . . . April 2621HAP5 . . . . . . . Thursday. . . . . . . . . . May 2721HAP6 . . . . . . . Monday . . . . . . . . . . June 28alaska.providence.org8

Life with MultiplesIf you are expecting two or more babies, this class is for you! Life withMultiples covers local resources for parents of multiples, how to prepareyour home, and how to survive with style during those first few months. It isrecommended to take this class along with Understanding Birth e-Class, orthe Childbirth Four-Night series.Pre-registration is required.FEE: 40 per coupleTIME: 6-7:30 p.m.This Virtual Class will meet on the Microsoft Teams platform.The instructor will email you with more informationafter registration is processed.21LM4 . . . . . . . . Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . April 1321LM5 . . . . . . . . Wednesday . . . . . . . . May 1221LM6 . . . . . . . . Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . June 159alaska.providence.org