Virtual Postpartum Health & Baby Care: Your Guide to the 4th Trimester

February 12, 2025

This is the class you didn't know you needed!

The Fourth Trimester, also known as the postpartum period, is a time of intense change in your baby, your body and your lifestyle.  Learn more about the adjustments you and your little one will experience in the weeks after delivery.

In this virtual class, your instructor will share examples of how to care for yourself and your baby, along with reassurance that the changes and ups and downs experienced in the 4th trimester are normal and to be expected.

Registration is required. Please register by clicking the yellow REGISTER NOW button to the right and provide the requested information, including your email address.

A reminder email with Instructions on how to virtually join the class will be sent by the instructor a few days before the scheduled date you selected.

This class is offered on the 2nd Wednesday morning of the month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

We look forward to helping you prepare for the arrival of your little one!

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Dementia Series: Positive Physical Approachâ„¢ with Hand-Under-Hand

Join us for a Free workshop series for those caring for persons living with dementia.

This workshop helps learners understand and recognize the Positive Physical Approach™ with Hand-Under-Hand®

The Positive Physical Approach™ (PPA) is a 6-9 step method used to approach and connect with a person living with dementia, resulting in a reduced chance of agitation and greater mutual understanding and comfort. PPA is a dynamic assessment of the other person’s willingness, comfort, and ability to engage and interact. PPA uses as many retained skills as possible in order to do with, not to when caring for someone living with dementia.

Hand-under-Hand® (HuH) is an evidence-based, research-proven care technique developed by dementia expert Teepa Snow. It utilizes the remaining muscle memory of a person living with dementia to offer comfort and initiate activity. It also enables care partners to better assist with activities of daily living, such as eating, drinking, or personal care.

Registration is required. To register, click on the Register Now button to the right and complete the form fields.

Workshops are presented by Independent PAC Certified Trainers: Denise Butler and Kim Kutner.

We look forward to your joining us!

Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

The Martha W. Goodson Center Training Center
460 McLaws Circle, Suite 130
Williamsburg, VA, 23185

The Martha W. Goodson Center

Feb

15

In-Person Expectant Parents Hospital Tour - Saturday Classes

During the tour, parents-to-be can preview the birthing suites and postpartum rooms in our Women and Infant Care Unit at Riverside Regional Medical Center. On the tour, you will have the opportunity to have your questions answered regarding having your baby at Riverside.
 
Attendance is limited to the expectant mother and 1 additional person, therefore ONLY the expectant mother needs to register for this tour. Registration will close once we have reached capacity.
 
Registration is required. Click the yellow "Register Now" button to the right to register for the tour. Please be sure to provide your email address. As the tour appointment approaches, you will receive an email with instructions for the tour.  
 
In-person tours are given on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., one Friday evening at 6 p.m. and on one Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. each month.
 
We look forward to showing you all Riverside has to offer!

Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Riverside Regional Medical Center
500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA, 23601

Women's Health

Expectant Parents

Feb

15

Friends and Family Infant CPR Class

It's unlikely the need would arise, but if it did you would want to know exactly what to do. This class is designed for parents, grandparents, family members, friends and anyone else who might be caring for your baby. This class will share how to recognize the need for CPR and basic CPR will be presented. No certification will be provided.

Classes will be held on one Saturday each month from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Your instructor will meet you in the Tower Entrance Lobby and escort you to the classroom.

Classes are held Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA
WICU Classroom on 2nd floor of the Tower Entrance

Registration is required. To register, click on the yellow REGISTER NOW button to the right and complete the form. Be sure to include your email address so that information can be shared with you relating to the class.

Attendance is limited to the expectant mother and 1 additional person, therefore ONLY the expectant mother needs to register for this course. Registration will close once we have reached capacity.

We look forward to you joining this class!

Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Riverside Regional Medical Center
500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA, 23601

CPR & First Aid

Women's Health