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Having a baby?

Pregnancy Education Classes:   Prenatal classes are offered seven times a year.  Please visit www.ricehospital.com/eLearning or call 320-231-7860 and enroll around your seventh month of pregnancy. The classes are taught by Kandiyohi County Public Health Nurses and Rice Memorial Hospital Obstetrical Nurses.


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Pregnancy to Parenting   *Class Registration form online at www.ricehospital.com/eLearning or call 320-231-7860

A Childbirth Education Series desgined to give you variety of leraning experiences and flexible scheduling options.  This program combines an online childbirth education series with three face-to-face classes: Online: The Gift of Motherhood, Classes: All About Newborns, Breastfeeding, and Preparing for Delivery. 

 

Pregnancy Education for Teens


Pregnancy Eeducation for Teens brochure
     *Class Registration form in brochure 

PET is prepared childbirth classes specifically designed to meet the needs of pregnant teens and their partners.


Pregnancy Education Visits:   Pregnancy is a time of great change and anticipation. All parents can benefit from learning more about their pregnancy and prepare for the birth of their child. Office and home visits are offered or visit with a nurse after your WIC appointment for your convenience.


Child Passenger Safety Seat Information


Because Babies Don t Come With Instructions Spanish

New Baby Visit: Because babies don't come with instructions
brochure - Spanish





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If you need help

Safe Place For Your Newborn brochure



Minnesota Infant Safe Haven Law: If you have given birth within the last 72 hours and feel you cannot take care of your baby, you are not alone. There are many people who can help. Minnesota's Infant Safe Haven Law is explained in this brochure.

 


First Steps to Next Steps EnglishFamily Home Visiting: First Steps to Next Steps brochure -
English

Parenting is one of the most important jobs you will have, yet has the least amount of training.  It can be very rewarding, but often challenging. Family home visiting can help to prepare parents for the challenges and provide ongoing support.

First Steps to Next Steps Spanish

Family Home Visiting: First Steps to Next Steps brochure - Spanish






Follow Along Program:    Let the Follow Along Program help you know if your child is playing, talking, growing, moving, and acting like other children the same age.

Follow Along English


Follow Along Program brochure
English

Babies and young children grow and learn at their own rate. Some children, though, need special help to grow up healthy and learn skills such as sitting, walking, or talking.  The Follow Along Program can help you know if this is true for your child.


Follow Aong Spanish

Follow Along Program brochure
Spanish



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