This class is designed to help new parents develop realistic expectations while learning the basics of infant care. Topics will include hands on baby care, breastfeeding techniques, guidelines for safe sleep, soothing techniques, car seat safety and insights. This interactive class will help expectant parents build confidence with feeding, diapering, bathing a baby and caring for baby. Course participants will learn about newborn growth, development and parenting. This course will provide information and hands on breastfeeding experience. American Acadamy of Pediatrics guidelines and practices will be shared and explained in this class.

Our interactive Maternity Tour provides expectant families an opportunity to become familiar with all the services we provide on the Labor & Delivery and The New Family Center units. Please be sure to complete a separate registration for all who will attend the tour, including children and grandparents. Pre-registration assistance and practical information for new parents will be available after the tour.

Our interactive Maternity Tour provides expectant families an opportunity to become familiar with all the services we provide on the Labor & Delivery and The New Family Center units. Please be sure to complete a separate registration for all who will attend the tour, including children and grandparents. Pre-registration assistance and practical information for new parents will be available after the tour.

This class is designed to help new parents develop realistic expectations while learning the basics of infant care. Section 1: This class provides guidance on newborn care, including detailed instructions on swaddling, diapering, and other essential caregiving techniques. Section 2: The second part of the class focuses on breastfeeding, including techniques for positioning and latching, as well as what to expect as your milk supply establishes.