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Address:
Garrett Co. Health Dept.
1025 Memorial Drive
Oakland, MD 21550

Main Phone:
301-334-7777
or 301-895-3111
FAX: 301-334-7701

See department pages for individual phone numbers

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Prepared Childbirth Classes & Breastfeeding Classes
Childbirth Classes

This program helps prepare expectant mothers and their coaches for labor and delivery, and provides information on the care of infants. Two options are provided.

Saturday
(9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
1 day class

Thursday
(6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
3 Night classes

January 9, 2010

February 4th, 11th & 18th, 2010

March 6, 2010

April 1st, 8th & 15th 2010

May 8, 2010

June 3rd, 10th, & 17th 2010

July 10, 2010

August 5th, 12th & 19th 2010

September 11, 2010

October 7th, 14th & 21st 2010

November 6, 2010

December 4, 2010

Please call 301-334-7720 to sign up for classes.

Classes will be held at the
Garrett County Health Department - WIC Classroom 202
1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550
Back entrance - Family Services

Food and drink is allowed during class.

Please bring two pillows, a blanket and your support person.

Breastfeeding Classes

Breastfeeding classes are held the third Thursday of each month, from 2-3:30 pm at the Garrett County Health Department.

January 21, 2010

July 15, 2010

February 18, 2010

August 19, 2010

March 18, 2010

September 16, 2010

April 15, 2010

October 21, 2010

May 20, 2010

November 18, 2010

June 17, 2010

December 16, 2010

Classroom is on the upper level, between WIC and Healthy Families offices. Call 301-334-7720 to sign up.

Bring a family member, friend, or anyone who wants to know more about breastfeeding. Dads are welcome - they can help!

Bring your breastfeeding questions about:

  • going back to work or school
  • breast surgery
  • allergies
  • tattoos or piercings
  • feeding twins
  • nursing bras
  • bottles, pacifiers
  • whatever is on your mind

Learn about:

  • how mother's milk protects your baby
  • getting off to a good start in the hospital
  • ways to prevent soreness
  • being sure baby is getting plenty of milk
  • pumping-why, when and how
  • storing pumped milk
  • fitting nursing into your day (and night)
  • when diet, medications or other issues may affect breastfeeding
  • ways that family and friends can help
  • where to find help when you need it
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