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Health Matters: Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro and Torrance | 3 VIRTUAL LECTURE SERIES CLASSES All community lectures are free and held live virtually over Zoom. To register for an upcoming lecture or to get more information, visit providence. org/southbaylectures or call 888-HEALING (432-5464). UNDERSTANDING POSTMENOPAUSAL BLEEDING June 23 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. Speakers: Jeff Lin, MD, gynecologic oncology, City of Hope South Bay; Denise A. Ishimaru, MD, obstetrics and gynecology, Providence Medical Associates You've gone through menopause and you thought your periods were a thing of the past, but suddenly you're spotting again. Learn all aspects of postmenopausal bleeding and what you need to be aware of. SUFFERING FROM IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)? July 19 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. Speaker: Alexander Nguyen, MD, gastroenterologist Learn what causes IBS, what the symptoms are and the latest treatment options available. MEN'S HEALTH August 18 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. Speaker: Faisal Ahmed, MD, urologist Learn about benign prostatic hyperplasia and the innovative, minimally invasive treatment options available, such as Aquablation. LIFE IS BETTER IN MOTION September 8 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. Speaker: Andrew J. Wassef, MD, orthopedic surgeon Don't be sidelined by pain. Learn how you can benefit from the latest options for relieving joint pain, including total joint replacement and traditional, minimally invasive and robotic surgery techniques. SUFFERING FROM NECK OR BACK PAIN? October 13 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. Speaker: Remi Ajiboye, MD, orthopedic spine medical director Learn what treatment options are available to help you get back to doing the things you love. BAGELS, BIRTH AND BABIES Tuesdays | 10 a.m. Receive peace of mind and walk away even more prepared to birth at our medical center. Also receive helpful hints for pregnancy, birth and newborns. LOW-COST HEART SCREENINGS Providence Little Company of Mary is proud to offer valuable, low-cost heart screenings to our community. Screenings are available during the week, as well as on the weekends at our Advanced Care Center in Torrance and the Providence Medical Institute in Manhattan Beach. Getting screened today could help avoid problems in the future. Register online at providence.org/heartscreening or call 888-HEALING (888-432-5464). PRENATAL AND BABY CARE CLASSES Virtual: CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION (Also offered in Japanese) Education to expecting parents and their partners about the process of labor and birth and the choices available to them. BREASTFEEDING BASICS Topics include the important basics on how to get started with breastfeeding immediately after delivery; common problems and solutions; and when to get professional support. BABY CARE BASICS Education for parents-to-be on the skills necessary for taking care of the newborn. The class covers: • Infant development • Safe sleep practices • Nutrition • Bathing • Feeding • Child safety • Immunizations LABOR EPIDURAL & NEONATAL CARE Join an anesthesiologist to learn about epidurals and pain relief options during labor. Also hear from a neonatologist who will discuss the medical care of your newborn. MATERNITY TOUR (Also offered in Japanese) Maternity Tour equips parents- to-be with information on what to expect during the birthing process at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. In Person: BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays and Saturdays | 10 a.m. This hands-on, in-person Breastfeeding Support Group for new breastfeeding patients runs from the time baby is born through 6 weeks of age. LET'S DOULA THIS Providence Little Company of Mary is proud to offer the next level of personalized support for expecting and new parents through our doula program. Doulas provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support throughout your pregnancy journey. Are you interested in having the support of a doula during labor and delivery or when you return home with your new baby? If so, contact our OB coordinator at Rena.koerner@providence .org or 310-303-6708. BIRTH PLAN BUILDER AND OB CARE COORDINATOR CONCIERGE GUIDANCE Connect directly with our OB care coordinator and receive personalized guidance as you prepare for your upcoming birth, assistance in building your birth plan and local resources and referrals. Contact Rena Koerner at Rena.koerner@ providence.org or 310-303-6708. To register for an upcoming class or to get more information, call 888-HEALING (432-5464) or visit providenceclasses .org. You can also find a virtual maternity tour on our Facebook page: @ProvidenceTorranceWomensHealth. Take Care of Yourself Part of our mission is to keep our community healthy and up to date on medical developments. Check out these upcoming opportunities offered by Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers San Pedro and Torrance.