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For information on circumcision, click here. Due Date Calculator It is important to know your estimated due date in order to help plan for the baby's birth.

Pregnancy & Newborns Pregnancy is an exciting time for parents-to-be. You want to know as much as you can about your developing baby and how your actions will affect his health.

For more breastfeeding information, click here. Breastfeeding Quiz Breastfeeding offers a range of benefits for your and your child. Do you know what they are?

Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville and Willow Creek Women's Hospital offer a number of educational programs that help prepare to-be mothers, their coaches and families for childbirth.

Infant/Child CPR Classes 2011-12 (PDF)
Willow Creek Women's Hospital

Childbirth and Breastfeeding Classes (PDF)
Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville

Our Prenatal Education staff of registered nurses offers an extensive collection of classes, including courses on breastfeeding, a refresher course for experienced parents, and even a sibling class for brothers- and sisters-to-be! Click the button to the right to register for upcoming classes.

Discussed in the basic childbirth class are relaxation and breathing techniques, what to expect during labor and delivery, the coach’s role, developing a birth plan, hospital care of mother and newborn, and early parenthood.

Other educational programs address:

• Cesarean delivery;
• siblings and the new baby;
• breastfeeding;
• prenatal and postpartum nutrition;
• basic care for the newborn;
• prenatal and postpartum exercise; and
• infant safety and CPR.

All of these classes help the family to learn about infant care and gain confidence by doing it.

Breastfeeding Help

The Breastfeeding Services at Willow Creek Women’s Hospital have been created especially for new mothers. Here in a warm and supportive environment, new mothers can discuss their breastfeeding goals, concerns and babies’ needs with certified lactation consultants. Breastfeeding advice and assistance are available by calling (479) 684-3210.

Basic Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding classes are offered several times monthly for expectant parents. For class times and dates, please call 479-684-3120.

Breastfeeding Newborns
Breastfeeding specialists make rounds daily while you are in the hospital to give individual instruction to mothers and their newborns on proper latch-on and positioning techniques and other special situations.

Outpatient Consultation
For mothers who have gone home and would like further instruction and assistance can call and schedule an appointment. If a doctor refers you, a summary of your lactation consultation will be sent to your physician to provide continuity of care.

Breastfeeding Resources
To support you in your breastfeeding experience, Colliers Drug (5201 Willow Creek, 479-521-7876), has available products you may need, such as breast pumps to rent or purchase, and other breastfeeding accessories.

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