Howard County General Hospital is offering online courses covering childbirth, breastfeeding and infant care for new parents. Accessible to participants in their homes and at their own pace, courses include videos, interactive materials and parent resources.
- Understanding Birth includes comprehensive information about pregnancy, labor, childbirth, comfort techniques, C-sections, medical procedures, newborns and postpartum care.
- Understanding Breastfeeding presents how and when to breastfeed, getting enough milk, breast care and the breastfeeding lifestyle.
- Understanding Your Newborn discusses the appearance of newborns, traits and behaviors; crying and comforting; bathing, nail care and dressing; feeding; sleeping; signs of illness; and newborn health and safety.
Courses cost $35 each and are available to participants for nine months from the time of registration. For more information, registration and other classes and support groups, visit hcgh.org/events.
About Howard County General Hospital
Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is a not-for-profit health care provider with 225 licensed beds located in Columbia, Maryland. A comprehensive, acute-care medical center, Howard County General offers a full range of services, from neonatal care and oncology to outpatient treatment and critical care.
The hospital has a professional staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, representing more than 100 specialties and subspecialties; a workforce of more than 1,800 individuals and over 370 volunteers.
