Breastfeeding Circle Gathering
2026-12-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Renown Women’s Health – Building F, 901 East Second St, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Breastfeeding Circle Gatherings are a great place for breastfeeding moms to find support, exchange experiences, and discuss any concerns.
Popular topics include:

Milk supply
Pumping
Returning to work
Sleeping, or lack of sleep
Weight checks
Weighted feedings
And more!

If you need direct support, please call Breastfeeding Medicine to schedule a 1:1, in person appointment at 775-982-6365.
This gathering is FREE to join.

Birth Plan Workshop
2026-12-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Renown Virtual Class Only, NV, United States
1 ticket=1 device
Creating a birth plan can help you think through your preferences, communicate clearly with your care team, and feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. In this interactive workshop, we will walk through common options and decisions you may encounter during childbirth and postpartum care.
Topics include:

What a birth plan is (and what it isn’t)
Choices for comfort measures and pain management
Options for labor positions, monitoring, and pushing
Preferences for newborn care (delayed cord clamping, skin-to-skin, feeding, etc.)
How to communicate your wishes with your healthcare team
Flexibility: preparing for the unexpected

Participants will leave with a better understanding of their options and birth plan templates to get started on their personal plan.
To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.
Additional Classes:
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Waiting List
As a courtesy to those waiting, kindly let us know if you are unable to attend. If the class is sold out and you wish to be placed on the waiting list, you can do so here: https://forms.office.com/r/DQe7AWLRKP
If you have any questions about the waitlist or the class content, please contact Stevie: (775)-982-4352 or MCE.Poheland@renown.org.
Need help on weekends or after hours? TEXT Stevie: (775)-453-0221

Elective Spine Surgery Virtual Class
2026-12-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Class Only
Pre-operative Patient Education
Are you considering an elective cervical or lumbar spine surgery?
Education on what to expect has a positive impact on recovery. To best prepare, please attend
our virtual class taught by experts with your “surgery buddy” — the person who will assist you
during recovery. Please notify your surgeon and hospital care team if you do not have someone
who can help out at home after surgery.
Patient education includes:
• Preparing for surgery — Basic anatomy, timeline to surgery, equipment and assistive devices
• Hospital care — Medications, pain management, mobility, therapy services and goals
for discharge
• Recovery — What to expect when you return home
To learn more, call Adam Mick, Orthopedic Program Manager, at 775-982-7598.

Breast Cancer Treatment Orientation Class (Registration Required)
2026-12-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Renown South Meadows Medical Center – Conrad Breast Center, 10201 Double R Blvd, Reno, Nevada, 89521, United States
Renown Institute for Cancer offers one-hour weekly classes to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their families. These insightful classes are facilitated by oncology nurse navigators.
In this class, you will:
• Meet your navigator and learn about cancer support services available to you
• Hear about pre-surgery instructions and your pre-admit appointment
• Receive education in rehabilitation and lymphedema
•Have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about treatments, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and clinical trials
For more information and to register, call 775-982-7787 or visit renown.org/event.
Note: 18y+ only. This class is not suitable for minors. Childcare is not provided.
Video-enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smartphone, iPad, laptop or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to connect virtually.
The Conrad Breast Center is located on the third floor of the new Specialty Care Center at Renown South Meadows Medical Center at 10201 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV 89521.
