Great River sibling preparation class

Great River Medical Center is offering a sibling preparation class to help children develop realistic expectations about their new baby brother or baby sister and help reduce the anxiety about being separated from their mothers.

Classes are scheduled monthly. The next class is 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb 4. Registration is required.

Children ages two through 10 will learn how an additional child will change their families and how they can help with this adjustment. The free class includes: a tour of the obstetrics unit, including the nursery; dressing up in hospital gowns, masks and caps; story time about having a baby; and role-playing for children.

To register or obtain more information, please call the hospital?s Education Department at 319-768-4070 or toll-free at 866-297-9516, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You also may register online at www.GreatRiverMedical.org under the Classes and Events tab.