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Conway Hospital

Childbirth Class - Monday Nights The Birthplace at Conway Medical Center will offer a childbirth class on Monday nights in from 7 pm till 9 pm. Classes are held at Conway Medical Center in the Auditorium of the Administrative Services Building and the fee is $50 which includes a snack each night. Registration is required.

Call 843.347.8108 to register for the class. Bring a blanket and two pillows on the 3rd Monday night.

Birth Place Tours: The Birth Place offers tours every Sunday at 2 pm. If you are interested call 843-347-8108

Breastfeeding Class: The Birthplace at Conway Medical Center offers free breastfeeding classes for expectant or new moms. Registration is required. Call 843.347.8108 to register for an upcoming class. These classes are normally held on the first Tuesday of each month in Private Dining Room #1.

www.conwaymedicalcenter.com

Loris Hospital

Childbirth Education Classes are held on the 2nd Saturday of every other month from 9am-1pm at the Center for Health & Fitness in Loris. To sign up for this class, call 716-7290.

Our Childbirth Education Class is designed to help you understand the

process of labor and delivery and to answer questions about the birth of

your child. The all-day class will include interactive sessions, empathy belly exercises for your support person and a tour of the labor and delivery suites at Loris Community Hospital. Lunch will be provided. Please bring your support person. For more information, please call (843)716-7290. Location: Center for Health & Fitness in Loris Cost: $25

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Prepared Childbirth Class: This series of classes provides instruction in the birthing process, breathing and relaxation techniques, physical conditioning and coaching skills. Choice of three-week course (two-hour sessions) Monday evenings (7 - 9 pm) or a comprehensive six-hour Saturday class (9am - 3 pm), both taught at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in the first floor classroom. Fee: $50 per couple.

Breast-Feeding Class: This two-hour class provides instruction in the art of breast-feeding as a positive experience. Proper breast-feeding techniques and the role of the support person are discussed. Meets one Saturday (1:30 - 3:30 pm) each month at HealthFinders, Coastal Grand Mall. Free.

Infant Care Class: Basic guidelines and hands-on experience of newborn care are provided in this two-hour class. The emphasis is on confidence as the newborns primary caretaker. Meets one Saturday (10:30am - 12:30 pm) each month at HealthFinders, Coastal Grand Mall.Free.

OB Tours: Our maternity tour is designed to acquaint expectant parents with the services and philosophy of our obstetrics program. The tour includes a visit to the Maternity Center, including the birthing rooms, and a discussion of general information regarding your OB stay at Grand Strand Regional. Tours are offered during the Prepared Childbirth courses, or upon request (9 am - 3 pm, Monday through Friday only). Free. Please call 692-BABY to schedule a tour.

Infant Child CPR: This class is designed to prepare parents and other caretakers to respond appropriately in an emergency. Instruction in proper administration of CPR and first aid for choking infants and children is taught. Offered one Saturday of each month (1 - 4 pm) at HealthFinders, Coastal Grand Mall. Fee: $15.

Sibling Preparation: This two-hour class is designed to help children ages 2-10 prepare for the new babys arrival. The class teaches brothers and sisters about their involvement in the birthing experience and preparation for the baby’s homecoming. A tour of the OB unit and nursery is included. One parent must accompany the child. Offered one Saturday (10 - 11:30am) each month at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Free. For more information, please call: 843-839-9933. www.grandstrandmed.com.

Georgetown Memorial Hospital www.georgetownhospitalsystem.org

Prepared Childbirth Classes
Our certified Childbirth Educator helps expectant parents understand the entire birth process including coping with third trimester discomforts, how to know you are in labor, stages of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, pain management and postpartum care. Participants will receive a complete tour of the hospital's labor/delivery areas, postpartum floor and nursery. Class is limited to 10 couples. $50/Family. Pre-registration required.

Handle with Care Class
Learn what to do when your baby comes home from the hospital. This class teaches parents and infant caregivers what to expect the first few days of your baby’s life and the basics of baby care such as bathing, feeding, changing and cord care. Class is limited to 10 couples. Class is free; pre-registration required.

Car Seat Safety Class
This class offers instruction to parents and infant caregivers on general safety guidelines for car seats, choosing the appropriate car seat, and proper installation. Bring your car seat for correct installation instructions. Class is limited to 8 couples. Class is free; pre-registration required.

Friends & Family CPR

Our certified CPR instructor teaches CPR training for infants and children. Adult CPR is covered, but the emphasis is on pediatric CPR. This class is appropriate for new and expectant parents, grandparents and childcare givers. Class is limited to 8 participants. $10 per couple/$5 per person; pre-registration required.

Sibling Preparation Class
Expectant parents can bring big brother or sister ages 3-12 to learn about caring for the new baby, plus tour the nursery and OB unit. Each child should bring a plain onesie (short-sleeved body suit) for a special class project. Class is limited to 10 children. Class is free; pre-registration required.

Breastfeeding Class

Taught by our certified lactation consultant, this class prepares couples for the breastfeeding experience. For moms considering breastfeeding, this class is strongly recommended. Class is limited to 20 participants. Class is free; pre-registration required.

This is an educational program for people facing cancer-either personally, or as a friend or a caregiver. This class is free; pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call 652-1252. www.georgetownhospitalsystem.org

Calabash Moms Support Group offers local moms playgroups, coffee club, moms and children’s activities, MOMS night out, and more. Meets the 2nd Friday of the month at Hickman's Library. Call our Membership Vice President, Erin Martin-Holmes at 910-579-9711 or email at etholmes@atmc.net.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at GRACE Christian Fellowship, Hwy 57 North, would like to invite you to a 2 hour relaxing time with other mommies!! MOPS celebrates motherhood and brings mothers together for fellowship and fun! MOPS welcomes any mother currently expecting up until your child graduates from kindergarten. MOPS meets the first Tuesday of each month form 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free childcare is provided! Come see what MOPS is about because....better moms make a better world! Questions? Call Vicki at 399-0561 or memjbm5@yahoo.com We’ll see you then!

Moms Club of Socastee/Myrtle Beach: We are a group of stay-at-home moms and dads (and some part time workers) and their children. We offer support, activities, and monthly mom’s night out. Newcomers are always welcome. We meet the first Tuesday of each month. Please contact our membership vice president at myrtlebeachmoms@yahoo.com for more information.

Surfside MOMS Club: We are a group of stay at home moms who offer support, a wide variety of activities, and friendship to moms. Children are included in almost all activities. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information and a schedule of events, contact Tanya at 655-1792.

The Conway MOMS Club, a social support group for stay-at-home mothers and their children, meets from 10-12 the first Thursday of every month at Trinity UMC in Conway. Newcomers, both moms and kids are welcome! Members enjoy weekly playgroups, outings, mom’s morning out, family events, and mom’s night out. For more information, please call Kristy Yelle at 397-8688, or Heather Smith at 248-4373. We’re looking forward to meeting you and your little ones!

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Little River United Methodist Church is now having open registration for there upcoming year. MOPS celebrates motherhood and brings mothers together for fellowship and fun! MOPS welcomes any mother currently expecting up until your child graduates from kindergarten. MOPS meets the first Thursday of each month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. thru the month of May. Come see what MOPS is about. Questions? Call LRUMC at 249-2329 or Vicki Moag at 399-0561.

La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All nursing mothers and mothers-to-be interested in nursing their babies are welcome to come to our meetings or call one of our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies and children are always welcome at our meetings. Meeting Information: La Leche League- serving the Grand Strand area- meets on the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. (with social time starting at 9:30 a.m.) at the First United Methodist Church, 901 N. Kings Highway, in Myrtle Beach. Tamar 903-5028 or Neva 843-455-7599

Coastal Eco-Charters, Inc. (www.coastalecocharters.com), has announced it is offering a 10% discount for all local teachers and students ages 4-17. Coastal Eco-Charters specializes in “hands-on” environmental education boat tours of Little River’s salt marshes, and barrier islands. Coastal Eco-Charters also offers great, inshore fishing. Coastal Eco-Charters, Inc. is owned and operated by Horry County School District, Biology teacher, Captain Michael Rutenberg. Captain Michael Rutenberg is a State of SC Certified Biology teacher with twelve years teaching experience, and a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master. Teachers and students can choose one or any combination of learning activities during a four or six hour charters. Charters can accommodate up to five people and depart from Harbourgate Marina, North Myrtle Beach. For more information on Coastal Eco-Charters, Inc visit www.coastalecocharters.com or call (843) 685-2737 for reservations.

* Sunshine Tutoring is available for tutoring throughout the county. K4 --Adults. All subjects. Tutors are experienced teachers. They are currently offering FREE study skill classes until the end of Aug. and Academic counseling. Call-843-903-4800

Chapin Memorial Library Storytimes

Baby Storytime: For ages 4-18 months. Tuesdays at 10am. Pre-registration is required. Limited to 10 babies and their caregiver.

For baby registration and/or further questions please contact the children’s department at 918-1275.