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Childbirth and Breastfeeding Education Classes

November 24, 2020

November 24, 2020

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Gibson Area Hospital Board Room 1120 N Melvin St, Gibson City, IL 60936

This interactive class will assist expectant mothers and their coaches to prepare for the birth of their child. Topics covered, but not limited to include, what to expect during your hospital stay, caring for your new baby, care of the mother before, during and after delivery, the need for increased communication between mother and coach, explaining the different pain control options, and nutrition options for your infant . You will also go on a tour of the OB department so you become familiar with the surroundings before you come to deliver. The class is offered every other month beginning in January and meets on  Tuesday nights.  The childbirth class meets the first three nights and the breastfeeding class meets the fourth night. The hours are from 7pm-9pm at Gibson Area Hospital. There is no fee for mothers who will be delivering at G.A.H. The cost for mothers not delivering at G.A.H is $50.00. The class in instructed by a Certified Childbirth Educator.  For more information contact the OB department at 217-784-2510.

How to Contact Us

To contact Gibson Area Hospital directly call (217) 784-4251. For Security Concerns please call the Security Officer at (217) 784-2370. For general questions or comments about the GAHHS website, fill out the form on the contact page or email .

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 (217) 784-4251