Prenatal Talks

Specialists from The Corvallis Clinic OB/GYN and Pediatrics departments are offering new classes for expecting parents.

Pediatricians and lactation specialist Holly Risch, RN, will present Healthy Baby talks covering:

    • Normal newborn appearance
    • Crying, sleeping and bathing
    • Development
    • Medical care
    • Breastfeeding
    • Nutrition

Healthy Baby classes are offered every other month, starting Wednesday, April 9, with Dr. Edward Schmitt. Subsequent talks are scheduled June 11 with Dr. James Nusrala; Sept. 10 with Dr. Patrick Allender; Oct. 8, with Dr. Eunju Metzler; and Dec. 3, with Dr. Schmitt.

Obstetricians will continue with quarterly Baby Bundle prenatal talks covering:

    • Signs of labor
    • Birthing options
    • Pain management options
    • When to call your doctor
    • Partner help during labor
    • Choosing your baby’s doctor.

Baby Bundle classes with obstetricians will be May 14, with Dr. Amy Card; Aug. 13, with Dr. Michelle Curtis; and Nov. 12, with Dr. Amey Lee.

Healthy Baby and Baby Bundle classes are free, and meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Asbury Building Dining Room B. To register, please call (541) 738-2075 or visit www.corvallisclinic.com/classes.