At Beloit Health System we enjoy working in partnership with you in caring
for our families during the childbearing years. Our
Packard Family Care Center offers Birth Preparation, Breastfeeding, and Sibling Preparation classes
(Big Brother/Big Sister Classes) in a state-of-the-art birthing center
at times convenient for you.
Classes are free.
Birthing Classes
Birthing preparation classes are now being offered in-person in the Packard
Family Care Center Education Room on the 2nd floor of the hospital from 6:30-8:30 pm. A class session consists of four
Thursday meetings.
2023 Class Dates
July 6, 13, 20 and 27; September 1, 8, 15 and 22; November 2, 9, 16 and 30.
You may call 608. 364.5237 to register if not registering online.
Breastfeeding Classes
The benefits of breastfeeding your baby help make your baby healthier,
provides stronger bones, gives you better healing post-delivery, reduces
your baby's risk of some childhood cancers, your breastmilk is a custom-made
supply of food for your baby, reduces your baby's risk of developing chronic
conditions, easier and always at the right temperature, your baby is sick
less often and saves medical costs.
Breastfeeding classes are now being offered in-person in the Packard Family
Care Center Education Room on the 2nd floor of the hospital from 6:30-8:30 pm.
2023 Class Dates
June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 27, December 18.
You may call 608.364.5237 to register if not registering online.
Big Brother/Big Sister Class
Help your child prepare for the "new baby" in their family. Through
demonstration, video, books, role-playing, and a tour of the Packard Family
Care Center, children will learn how babies are born, what they will look
like, how they eat and go to the bathroom, and where mom will be while
she is in the hospital. There will be discussions with parents about jealousy,
rivalry, competition for parental attention, and the need to share time
spent with each child.
