LLL Enrichment Meetings
(register
here or call (256) 768-BABY)
LLL Enrichment Meetings will be offered the 3rd Saturday of each month (except in July) by the La Leche League of the Shoals. These meetings offer a mom to mom support group, education and information for pregnant mothers-to-be and breastfeeding moms. The class will be held in the 4th floor classroom located in the Women’s Pavilion at ECM Hospital from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm. For additional information please call 768-9611.
Date & Time: Saturday - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lamaze/Labor Learning and Baby
Basics
(register
here
or call (256) 768-BABY)
Our childbirth preparation courses are presented by experienced
labor & delivery and nursery nurses. Class instruction includes
information about: the stages of labor and birth; the different
types of anesthesia, breathing and relaxation techniques;
newborn care; and tours of our Women's Pavilion. This class can
be taken one night a week for five weeks or taken once on a
Saturday from 9am – 3pm. (* Fee $45)
Cost:
$45
Date & Time:
Weekday Classes - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday Classes - 9:00am to 4:00pm
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Weekday Classes |
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Saturday Classes |
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Sunday Classes |
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January |
3, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
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12 |
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February |
5, 12, 19, 26, 28 |
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March |
4, 11, 18, 25, 27 |
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8 |
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April |
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
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May |
6, 8, 13, 20, 27 |
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24 |
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June |
3, 5, 10, 17, 24 |
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July |
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
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12 |
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| August |
5, 7, 12, 19, 26 |
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September |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
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27 |
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October |
7, 9, 14, 21, 28 |
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November |
4, 6, 11, 18, 25 |
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22 |
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December |
Saturday class only |
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13 |
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Breastfeeding
(register
here
or call (256) 768-BABY)
This class is taught by nurses experienced in helping our moms
learn how to breastfeed successfully. Instruction includes
information about: prenatal preparation; nutrition; breast care;
nursing positions; nursing bras; milk storage; and breast
pumping. (* Fee $10)
Cost:
$10
Date & Time:
10:00am - 2:30pm
Location:
Family classroom.
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January |
19 |
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February |
16 |
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March |
15 |
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April |
19 |
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May |
17 |
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June |
21 |
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July |
19 |
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August |
16 |
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September |
20 |
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October |
18 |
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November |
15 |
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December |
1 (class hours 6:00pm-8:00pm) |

New
Born Care
(Inpatient
Class)
Our Newborn Care class offers a wonderful opportunity for all of
our new moms to get information about basic newborn care during
their hospital stay. This 30 minute-long class includes
instruction about: diapering; feeding; bathing; cord care; and
circumcision care.
Cost:
FREE
Date:
Monday - Friday
If you deliver on a Friday afternoon and are due to go home on
Sunday, then your nurse will provide you with the same
information.
Location:
Family classroom.
Call for appointment times

Sibling Class
(register
here
or call (256)
768-BABY)
This is a special class for children ages 2-10 who are expecting
a new baby in their family. This class includes instructions
about: holding; diaper-changing; and other "big helper ideas".
Each child will receive a Big Brother/Big Sister T-shirt. The
Sibling's Class is offered monthly. (* Fee $10 for one child; $5
for each additional child, includes T-shirt)
Those who register after a class becomes full will be scheduled
during the 11:00 hour, of the same day, and will receive letter
notifying them of the change.
Cost:
$10 for the first child & $5 per child after that.
Date & Time:
1st Saturday of very month from 10am - 11am or 11am - 12pm
Location:
Family classroom.
| January |
5 |
| February |
2 |
| March |
1 |
| April |
5 |
| May |
3 |
| June |
7 |
| July |
5 |
| August |
2 |
| September |
6 |
| October |
4 |
| November |
1 |
| December |
6 |

ECM Safe Kids
(register
here or call (256) 768-BABY)
All children should be cared for in a safe environment,
especially in vehicles. We offer a free monthly
Safe Kids Car Seat Check.
Our certified staff will teach you the correct way to install
your car seat too! Call (256) 768-BABY to find out when the next
Care Seat Check will be or to schedule an appointment. (Free)
In
addition, we offer the following classes to all of our new
mothers, Monday through Friday, free in the Family Learning
Center.
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cost: Free service for the community
Certified Fitting Station www.cpsalabama.org
| January |
10, 31 |
| February |
7, 28 |
| March |
6, 27 |
| April |
3, 17 |
| May |
8, 22 |
| June |
5, 26 |
| July |
10, 24 |
| August |
7, 21 |
| September |
4, 25 |
| October |
9, 23 |
| November |
6, 20 |
| December |
4, 18 |

Postpartum Care
(Inpatient
Class)
While learning how to properly care for your newborn is very
important, it is also essential to remember that new moms need
to be taken care of too! This 30 minute-long class will give you
and your support person tips about what you need when you get
home.
Cost:
FREE
Date:
Monday - Friday
If you deliver on a Friday afternoon and are due to go home on
Sunday, then your nurse will provide you with the same
information.
Location:
Family classroom |