Breastfeeding is a natural way of providing your newborn baby with rich nutrition. Breast milk contains antibodies and nutrients that will help to keep your baby healthy for the first six months. Breastfeeding support Salem Health’s breastfeeding and lactation services: Internationally board-certified lactation consultants Prenatal breastfeeding classes for moms and families Free breastfeeding support groups…
Our new Understanding Birth online class is ideal for those expectant parents who can’t attend an on-site childbirth class due to work schedules, time constraints, or medical conditions. The eight-chapter program is an interactive, web-based class that uses videos, personal birth stories, animations, activities, and games to teach all the essential information parents need to…
97 percent of all parents mistakenly believe they use car seats properly. Car seat safety events help parents determine that 85 percent of the seats checked need correction! Child passenger safety technicians and trained volunteers will check your child’s car seat for: Correct installation Recalls and damage Best fit for weight, height, and age Schedule:…
Come try our FREE and informal discussion group for moms with new babies! Date: Mondays Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Location: Meets in Building D on the Salem Hospital campus. Parking: Free covered parking is available in the visitor garage. For more information call 503-841-CHEC (2432) Being a new parent can be fabulous and frustrating. The…
Spend a few quick hours to learn how to help a baby who is choking, respond to a breathing or cardiac emergency, and how to childproof your home. These techniques, using American Heart Association Family & Friends information, can be used with children up to one year of age. Classes offered twice every month, except…