Guess What, Honey?
The time before conception and the first trimester are exceptionally important times in your baby's development. This early prenatal class, taught by McCook Clinic nursing staff, covers the importance of good nutrition, avoidance of alcohol and drugs, fetal development, warning signs of pre-term labor and discomforts of pregnancy. The class is intended for women in their first trimester or those who are planning on conceiving. For more information or to register, call Community Hospital at (308) 344-2650.

Childbirth Education Classes
These free classes are intended for couples who are in the last trimester of pregnancy to help prepare for the process of childbirth. Taught by a Certified Childbirth Educator this course covers the process of labor, pain relief measures, breathing and relaxation techniques, and medical procedures that could occur while you are in labor. The four-session class will meet on Monday's, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and is offered six times a year. For more information or to register, call the hospital at (308) 344-2650.

Breastfeeding Class
Taught by a registered nurse, this class covers the basics of breastfeeding and how to get your baby off to the healthiest start possible. The class will be offered six times a year on Monday evenings. For more information or to register, call the hospital at (308) 344-2650.

Big Kids and Babies
A special one-hour class that presents information to older brothers and sisters about new babies. They'll learn what it's like to have a brand new sister or brother, and how big kids can be a big help to mom and dad. For more information or to register, call Community Hospital at (308) 344-8571.

Baby Development Class
The Occupational Therapy Department at Community Hospital is offering a free class to parents of babies less than 5 months old. This class will be casual. You will have a time to talk about and share your new babies, eat, play with your babies and then talk about how you can encourage development in your babies. We'll talk about positioning, play, toys, feeding, and what you can expect from your baby developmentally.

Classes are offered once every 3 months: January, April, July and October, the second Wednesday of those months. Classes will be held in the Meeting Rooms at Community Hospital.

Contact the Occupational Therapy Department for more information or to sign up for these classes at (308) 344-2650.