North State Parent magazine

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Childbirth Education; Redding.
Learn healthy choices for the 3rd trimester, labor & birth processes, role of the support person, techniques for relaxation & coping with childbirth challenges, postpartum, early parenting, newborn care, breastfeeding & more. Breastfeeding Support Center, Downtown Redding Mall, 1600 Market St. Info: (530)245-6466.

Childbirth Preparation; Redding.
Prepares women & their partners for labor & birth. Topics range: pregnancy, birth, birthing choices & pain management, post-partum. Mercy Medical Center Redding. Info: (530)246-3729.

Maternity Tour- Mercy Medical Center; Redding.
Tour Mercy's Maternity Center for an opportunity to see our labor & delivery rooms, nursery & postpartum areas & ask questions. Info: (530)246-3729.

Newborn Care; Redding.
Ongoing class teaches new & expectant parents proper newborn care. Designed to increase the knowledge, comfort level & confidence of new parents. Dads/partners & grandparents welcome. 7-9pm. Free. Mercy Medical Center. Reg/Info: 24-MERCY.

Prepared Childbirth Class; Chico.
An ongoing two-day workshop, or class series, designed to help expectant mothers prepare for birth & to care for their newborn. Enloe's Mother & Baby Ed. Center, 1536 Arcadian Ave. Pre-reg: (530)332-5520.

Sibling Preparation; Redding.
Helps older siblings prepare for the homecoming of a new infant, while Mom & birth partner refresh knowledge of breathing & relaxation techniques. Mercy Medical Center. Info: (530)246- 3729.

Tour of Enloe's Mother Baby Care Center; Chico.
See where your baby will be born, learn about our philosophy of care, find out what to expect during your stay & more. Tours in English & Spanish. Free. Enloe Hospital lobby, 1531 Esplanade. (530)332-5520.