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Superior Health Partners - MGHS

Women's and Children's Center

 

We are dedicated to family centered care from pregnancy through parenting. Our staff is especially caring and sensitive to your needs and will make a special effort to provide the rewarding experience you want, without compromising safety or discomfort. We offer a variety of programming for the entire family. We consider it an honor to care for you and your family.
 
 
 

 Announcements

 
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Complete care , from pregnancy to
parenting, close to home....
 
NEWBORN CHANNEL: To help you prepare for the birth of your baby, you will be required to watch the following videos before your discharge from the hospital: Car Seat Safety, Portrait of Promise, First Aid: Infant Rescue Breathing and Infant CPR, SIDS and Safe Sleep. To view the videos from home click on the following link and use the password “newborn”. www.newbornchannelonline.com
You may also access the newborn channel with your iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and other smartphone platforms. Text "NEWBORN" to 443443 to get started.
 
Prenatal Care (Physician Care)
It is important to receive good prenatal care from a physician as early in your pregnancy as possible. You have the choice of several board-certified obstetricians and family physicians who provide prenatal care and delivery services at Marquette General Hospital.
 
 
 
* If needed, our Resolve Through Sharing Bereavement Program can help parents who have lost a baby.

* Our Regional Perinatal Outreach Program provides continuing education on perinatal topics for nurses and physicians.
 
Parenting Education
Caring for your baby doesn't stop when you leave the hospital. You have many years ahead to enjoy your child's stages of development. Take advantage of one or several of our exciting parenting programs tailored to those stages, from birth through 17 years. Enjoy the opportunity to share and socialize with other parents as you learn about growth and development, nutrition, discipline, skills for positive parenting.
 
 
Bottle Feeding
 
 
 
Prenatal and Family Education Programming
Please register early in your pregnancy for all prenatal classes. Our programs don’t stop when you leave the hospital. Check out the variety of programs available for the whole family.
 
 
 
The Family Birthing Center and Women’s and Children’s Center has a wealth of Support Services available to accommodate the many needs of the families. For a list and description, please click on the following link: Family Birthing Center and Women’s & Children’s Center Support Services.

 

 

Look here for a list of all classes and the 2011, and 2012 schedule
 
By combining the outstanding inpatient and outpatient services of Marquette General Hospital with our many education programs, the Women's & Children's Center is able to offer you all the options and security of a Regional Medical Center.

 

 

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Kohl’s “Heads UP on Safety” event scheduled for June 29th!!!

This year the Helmet Safety Event, The Bike Rodeo, will be held in conjunction with the Bike Jam (Bike Jam Website) on Friday from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Marquette Commons. All youth will receive a free bike helmet after completing a safety presentation and optional obstacle course. There will also be free bike safety and fit checks by local bike shop and bike licensing. Kids will receive a goodie bag along with Jilbert's Ice Cream. Bike Rodeo Flyer

 
 
New and Upcoming Programs
Click Here for the 2012 Class Schedule
For a list of class descriptions and any changes:Click Here
 
Parallel Parenting This class is designed for parents who are separated, divorced, or never married. Parents will learn to parent their child effectively, doing the best job they can during the time they are with their child. They will learn to successfully parent alongside one another, while helping their child thrive. A new Class will run for Three weeks. Classes will be held at MGH on May 23, 30th, and June 6th from 6:00-7:30.
  
Need help or have a Question about Breastfeeding?
A local group of women have formed a Lactation Workgroup. They are made up of volunteers with a vast knowledge of breastfeeding. They are on-call 7 days a week from 8am-8pm. They are available to assist mothers with breastfeeding questions. Please call the MGH Hospital Operator at 906-228-9440 or 1-800-562-9753. The operator will then get a message to the volunteer support person on call. The support person will call mothers back within 2 hours.
 
Marquette Dads Group
This group if for dads and children. Visit the website or contact Andrew @http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marquettedads/
 
If you're pregnant or know someone who's pregnant, Watch This:
Toxic Drug Exposed Babies video clips:
 
    NICU Baby 30 seconds
 
    NICU Nurse 30 seconds
 
    NICU Doctor 30 seconds
 
    Baby Withdrawing 7 minutes
 
 

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Infant, Toddler, & Preschooler Playgroup will be meeting at the UP Children's Museum from 10-11am and 6-7pm on Tuesday. The cost of this will be $12 per family/month. Children have an opportunity to make new friends and learn new skills while enjoying the hands-on learning environment. Snacks, music, parachute games, and finger plays are a few of the fun activities families will enjoy. Playgroups start on Sept. 12. Call to register. More Information
 

 Sibling Silly Class:Prepare your child for a new baby in the family

 
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Are you interested in Quitting Smoking? Contact the Marquette County Health Department at 906-475-7848 to be part of a FREE, one-time “Quit Smoking Workshop”. This workshop will offer strategies to make quitting easier, along with information on medications to assist, in a “no-pressure” atmosphere.
 
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Breastfeeding Mother's Group meets at UP Children's Museum on 2nd Friday of the month at 10am. Open to all Breastfeeding Mother's: Sponsored by the WIC Peer Specialists.
 
 
Your generous philanthropic support of the Women and Children programs at MGHS makes a difference in the lives of the families cared for in the hospital and after the birth of a child. If you are interested in making a donation CLICK HERE.

 

 

WCC at MGH

 
1-800-562-9753 ext. 3081
906-225-3081
 
Questions - wcc@mgh.org