Pregnant people and their partners or other adult family members are invited to attend a free, nine-week class series that focuses on improving the quality of life for new parents.
During the class series, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 3, a wide variety of topics will be covered including:
• Handling stress and anger;
• Handling weight gain and body issues;
• Preventing drug-related birth defects;
• Nurturing yourself and your partner;
• Keeping your body and baby’s body healthy;
• Encouraging healthy brain development;
• Understanding fetal growth and development;
• Maintaining a healthy sexual partner relationship;
• Understanding the importance of nurturing touch and infant massage.
The classes will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 3 through Feb. 28. Participants can attend in person at Family Promise of Lincoln County, located in Lincoln City, or virtually via Zoom. A meal will be provided, and child care is available. A limited number of iPads/hotspots will be available for loan.
This workshop is sponsored by Parenting Success Network, a coalition of organizations in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties including Samaritan Health Services. Visit ParentingSuccessNetwork.org for information.
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