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Breastfeeding Class

Center for Healthy Living, Maternity & Parenting Classes

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding your baby for the first 12 months of life. Having a plan is key to breastfeeding success. Studies show that breastfeeding offers a number of health benefits for both you and your baby. This one-time class is taught by a certified lactation consultant and partners are encouraged to attend. Join Sarah Wolfe, BSN, RN, IBCLC, FCN, CPST, Parkview Kosciusko Hospital, Family Birthing Center, as she discusses the benefits of breastfeeding, pumping and storing breast milk, correct feeding position and latching and common concerns and questions related to breastfeeding.

Cost: Free

Call 574-372-5593 to register.

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Basic and Beyond Parenting Class

The anxiety of caring for your newborn can be overwhelming, but our birth planners are here to help. This course helps mothers-to-be and their partners explore the physical, emotional and social aspects of childbirth and helps them feel more confident with their parenting skills.

Cost: Free

Registration is required – call 574-372-5593.

March 23, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Parkview Whitley Hospital

Maternity & Parenting Classes

MOMS on the Move: Maternal Fitness

This group fitness class is designed for pregnant and postpartum mothers at all stages of pregnancy and recovery. Classes focus on safe, effective movement that supports the changing body while building strength, mobility, endurance, and confidence. Each week features a rotating focus, including core stability and mobility, aerobic conditioning, strength training, and yoga-inspired movement, with all exercises fully adaptable to individual needs and experience levels.

Thanks to a grant from Parkview Kosciusko Hospital, this program is free for both members and non-members. Free childcare is also provided for all participants only for the 1 hour of class. Children ages six weeks to four years old may attend the Lily Pad Play Center & Café, a safe and engaging space featuring imaginative play areas, sensory toys, and cozy reading corners, all supervised by trained YMCA staff. If you plan to drop your child off before attending class, please arrive 15 minutes before class to do so. If you have any questions regarding the Lilly Pad Play center feel free to contact Ashlee Parker at aparker@kcymca.org.

In addition, the YMCA is proud to partner with B.A.B.E Boutique, each mom will receive one coupon for every class attended as a special thank-you for participation.

Cost: Free

To Register: MOMS on the Move: Maternal Fitness Registration

March 24, 2026 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Parkview Warsaw YMCA

Center for Healthy Living, Maternity & Parenting Classes

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Wonder, Awe & Mindfulness Self-Care - An Era of Stress & Burnout

Oftentimes, winter can seem long, and many of us feel the winter blues. This month’s mindfulness education session, led by Dave Johnson, PhD, RN, LMFT, focuses on curbing your cravings. Rejuvenate, restore, and embrace the calm during cold winter days.

Registration is required. Call 260-266-6500.

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March 25, 2026 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM

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