Agnesian

Infant massage is nourishment for healthy development of baby’s mind, body and spirit. Loving touch lessens tension, fussiness and irritability; enhances bonding; aids in growth and development; improves baby’s sleep and increases circulation. This Agnesian HealthCare class is for newborns that are not yet crawling. Participants should bring a soft blanket to the class. Program cost is $20 per family. Infant massage is offered at Agnesian HealthCare’s Journeys: a health resource center, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac.

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Breastfeeding for Moms and Dads

This free class provides you and your partner with information to begin breastfeeding with confidence and a true sense of security. Topics include the advantages of breastfeeding, techniques, problem prevention, returning to work and the use of breast pumps for the nursing mother. Breastfeeding for Moms and Dads is offered at St. Agnes Hospital on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and at Waupun Memorial Hospital on the third Wednesday of every other month (starting in January) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. 

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Prepared Childbirth – Instructor Led 

This Agnesian HealthCare class for expectant parents includes information on nutrition, fetal growth and development, mechanics of labor, breathing and relaxation, types of deliveries, physical and emotional needs of the mother and coach, plus much more. The program also includes a tour of the Women & Infants Unit birthing rooms. Prepared Childbirth is offered at St. Agnes Hospital on the first Thursday of every other month (starting in January) from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and on the second Saturday of alternating months from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classes at Waupun Memorial Hospital are offered on the second Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Program cost is $30 per couple. An on-line version is also available for $50 per couple.

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Prepared Childbirth – On-line 

This Internet-based program is a convenient alternative for those whose schedules make it difficult to attend an on-site class due to scheduling concerns, time constraints or health issues. The user-friendly program guides expectant parents through quality, evidence-based information at their own pace. Families will learn about the stages of labor, comfort techniques, common medical procedures, including epidurals, and newborn and postpartum care. Engaging videos, personal birth stories, 3D animations, games, and activities make learning easy and fun.

Call Journeys: a health resource center at (920) 926-4960 for more information or to register. Instructor-led classes are also available.

Baby Care Basics

This class provides instruction and demonstration regarding infant care, such as feeding, bathing, navel care, circumcision care and diapering. Mom and support person are welcome to attend. The class covers how to respond to your infant’s cues, signs and symptoms of an ill infant, newborn safety and much more. This class should be completed by the end of the eighth month of pregnancy. This class is offered at Agnesian HealthCare’s Journeys: a health resource center, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac, on the fourth Thursday of every month from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Program cost is $30 per couple.

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Family and Friends CPR

This class teaches lay rescuers skills in adult, child and infant CPR and relief of foreign body airway obstruction in the responsive victim.  The course presents information about the American Heart Association (AHA) adult Chain of Survival and signs of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke and choking in adults. The course also presents information on the AHA pediatric Chain of Survival, signs of choking in infants and children, prevention of the most common fatal pediatric injuries and reduction in the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.  A course “participation card” is given to each participant. Program fee is $25 per student. This class is offered at Agnesian HealthCare’s Journeys: a health resource center, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac.

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Heartsaver AED 

This class teaches lay rescuers CPR and use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for adult and child cardiac arrest victims.  Students also learn relief of choking in adults and children, infant CPR and relief of choking and child and infant safety.  A course completion card is given upon successful completion of a practical and written exam. Program fee is $40 per student. This class is offered at Agnesian HealthCare’s Journeys: a health resource center, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac, and Ripon Medical Center’s Green Lake Room, 933 Newbury Street, Ripon. 

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Heartsaver AED Renewal 

This class is for those who have a current Heartsaver AED certification and need to renew their status. Lay rescuers will review CPR and use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for adult and child cardiac arrest victims.  Students also learn relief of choking in adults and children, infant CPR and relief of choking and child and infant safety. Program fee is $25 per student. This class is offered at Agnesian HealthCare’s Journeys: a health resource center, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac.

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Healthcare Provider CPR 

This class teaches healthcare providers the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device and oxygen), use of an AED, and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction in responsive and non-responsive victims. A course completion card is given upon successful completion of a practical and written exam. Program fee is $40 per student. This class is offered at Agnesian HealthCare’s Journeys: a health resource center, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac, and Ripon Medical Center’s Green Lake Room, 933 Newbury Street, Ripon.

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Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal 

This class is for those who hold a current Healthcare Provider CPR certification and need to renew their status. Healthcare providers will review the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device and oxygen), use of an AED and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction in responsive and non-responsive victims. Program fee is $25 per student. This class is offered at Agnesian HealthCare’s Journeys: a health resource center, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac.

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Agnesian HealthCare’s Safe Sitter workshop is a nationally-recognized babysitting workshop that teaches adolescent babysitters how to handle crises, and how to nurture and guide a young child. Participants of this workshop emerge as more confident, responsible compassionate teens and adults. Students will receive a manual and course completion card upon successful completion. This class is for young adults ages 11 to 14. Students should bring a beverage and snack/lunch or dinner. Workshop fee is $40 per student. Safe Sitter is offered at Agnesian HealthCare’s Journeys: a health resource center, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac; Ripon Medical Center, 933 Newbury Street, Ripon; and Waupun Memorial Hospital, 620 W. Brown Street, Waupun. 

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