Erlanger offers online childbirth education class. The online class is an easy-to-understand interactive program that includes more than 70 videos, animated illustrations, downloadable PDF files, review quizzes and information specific to Erlanger East and Erlanger Baroness birthing services. By choosing the online childbirth program, participants will have access to all the information for six months. The cost for the courses is $25.
For more information on the online childbirth program and other classes and events mentioned below, call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465), seven days a week, from 8 a.m.
to midnight. HealthLink Plus is a free membership program open to adults 18 and older.
Monday, June 27
Bariatric Support Group
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Siskin Fitness Center
Bariatric Support Group meetings are for individuals scheduled to have Bariatric surgery or who have already had weight loss surgery. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-2906 for more information.
Tuesday, June 28
Monogrammed Maternity
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Monogrammed Maternity at Erlanger East Hospital provides a personalized approach to childbirth education and is tailored to each couples' unique needs. Registration is recommended around 36-weeks gestation; and is for patient's delivering at Erlanger East. This one-on-one session with our Prenatal Educator provides couples with the opportunity to privately discuss their personalized birth plan, begin the admission process for delivery, visit with a lactation consultant if needed for breastfeeding preparation, ask questions, and receive assistance in making those all important decisions that help make the birth experience less stressful and uniquely their own. The session is available every Tuesdayand Thursday. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration fee is $40. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Thursday, June 30
Monogrammed Maternity
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Monogrammed Maternity at Erlanger East Hospital provides a personalized approach to childbirth education and is tailored to each couples' unique needs. Registration is recommended around 36-weeks gestation; and is for patient's delivering at Erlanger East. This one-on-one session with our Prenatal Educator provides couples with the opportunity to privately discuss their personalized birth plan, begin the admission process for delivery, visit with a lactation consultant if needed for breastfeeding preparation, ask questions, and receive assistance in making those all important decisions that help make the birth experience less stressful and uniquely their own. The session is available every Tuesdayand Thursday. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration fee is $40. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Moments to Share (Grief) Perinatal Loss Support Group
7:00 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House
For parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy or in intensive care. Call (423) 778-5149 for more information.
Friday, July 1
Cancer Support Group
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Ronald McDonald House
Have you or someone you know been touched by cancer? Erlanger Cancer Center and Pastoral Care services offers a cancer support group open to patients, family members and friends and offers education through self-care topics and support with discussions and fellowship. A cancer navigator and pastoral care representative will guide attendees through topics that include navigating through a cancer diagnosis, management of cancer treatment, emotional support and much more. For more information on the support group, call 423-778-5030.