Interested in learning as much as possible about your baby before the big day arrives? This combination class is designed to cover topics from the Newborn Care and Breastfeeding class in 1 morning. Join our educators for some hands on time practicing newborn cares and breastfeeding positions.
Topics include:
Bathing
Diapering
Cord care
Sleep safety
Home safety
Choosing a newborn well-child care provider
How breastfeeding works
What to expect in the first 2 weeks
How milk is made
How to get off to a good start
Positioning and latch
Role of the partner and breastfeeding
Working and breastfeeding
Breast pumps
Milk storage
Community support services
This class is best taken during the last three months of pregnancy.
Bring someone who will be helping you with the baby.
Cost: $48
Combined Breastfeeding / Newborn Care Class in English
Hennepin County Medical Center Classroom: BL.320
Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
January 16, 2010
February 6, 2010
March 6, 2010
April 10, 2010
May 8, 2010
June 5, 2010
July 10, 2010
August 7, 2010
September 11, 2010
October 2, 2010
November 6, 2010
December 4, 2010
Combined Breastfeeding / Newborn Care Class in Spanish
Call the Childbirth Education office at 612-873-2229
Register early; class size is limited. We recommend registering at least 6 weeks before the start of the class
Registrations are taken in the order in which they are received.
In the event of low enrollment, a class may be cancelled. If this occurs, you will be notified by mail, phone and/or e-mail. You have the option of rescheduling.
In the event of bad weather, call 612-873-BABY (2229) to check to see if the class has been cancelled.
If you want to cancel or reschedule, call 612-873-BABY (2229)
