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Classes listed below are held at SSM St. Joseph Hospital of Kirkwood unless otherwise noted. Please see our Web site at www.stjosephkirkwood.com or call 314-SSM-DOCS (776-3627) for more information and registration details.

MATERNITY

Childbirth Preparation

A seven-week course assisting women and their partners in preparing for childbirth. 6-8 p.m., Mar. 4-Apr. 15, Apr. 3- May 15, Apr. 29-June 10, May 28-July 7, $60 per couple

Childbirth Preparation - Fast Track

Childbirth preparation classes all in one weekend. 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturdays (lunch included); and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Mar. 8-9, Apr. 5-6, May 3-4, $75 per couple

Childbirth - Refresher Course

A course designed for women and their partners who have previously experienced childbirth. Noon-5 p.m., Apr. 19, $25 per couple

Cesarean Section Class

A class for families anticipating birth by cesarean section. 6-8 p.m., Apr. 1, $10 per couple

Breastfeeding Class

Educational information and tips about breastfeeding. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 11, $10 per couple

Infant Care Class

Learn about baby's basic needs, feeding, bathing and more. 8-10 p.m., Apr. 15, $20 per couple

Childbirth Preparation for Siblings

Designed to help children understand what it will be like to have a new sibling. 10-11:30 a.m., Mar. 7, May 2, $10 for first child, $5 for each additional child

Creighton Model Fertility Care Sessions

Learn how to achieve or avoid pregnancy. 6:15 p.m., Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May. 5, $30.90 for introductory session. Call 314-966-1609 to register.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Breast Cancer Support Group

7 p.m., Mar. 25, Apr. 22, May 27, Free. Call 314-966-1650 or 314-822-6338 to register.

Sharing Losses

Facilitated by the Bereavement Program of SSM Hospice. Meets the first and third Mondays of each month. 1-2:30 p.m., Free. Call 314-989-2821 for more information.

Look Good . . . Feel Better

For women in cancer treatment. 10 a.m., Apr. 7, Free. Call 314-966-1650 or 314-822-6338 to register.

Caregivers Support Group

Meets the second Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Free, lunch included

Chronic Pain Outreach

Meets the second Thursday of each month, 7:30-9 p.m., Free

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Meets the last Tuesday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m., Free

Overeaters Anonymous

Adults: Meets every Monday, 7-8 p.m. Youth: Meets every Sunday, 4-5:30 p.m., Free. Call 314-638-6070 for more information.