Expectant Parent Classes

Practice CPR and choking techniques for infants, children, and adults in this Friends and Family course. Instructors are certified through the American Heart Association.

Prepare for the birth of your child by learning about labor, delivery, cesarean birth and the tools and techniques available to you. A tour of the New Life Center is included. Single session class.

Learn how to diaper, bathe, swaddle and soothe your baby. This class includes what to expect with a newborn the first few days after delivery. Single session class.

Prepare your children for the changes a new baby brings. Parents and children will view a DVD and tour the NewLife Center together.

Gain knowledge of tools available and how to prepare for discomforts in labor and delivery. Single session class.

Prepare for your hospital birth by reviewing information about prenatal tests, common sense ways to avoid pain and practice labor support with your significant other to ensure a personalized journey for your baby's birth. Tour of the New Life Center along with a guidebook and tote included. Class is a six week series on Wednesday evenings.

Discover techniques that will help you build a stronger bond with your baby. Learn about the Golden Hour, skin-to-skin, infant massage, baby sign language, developmental play activities and wearing your baby. Single session class.

Learn what, when and how to feed your baby the first year. Also learn about food allergies, what to keep in your medicine cabinet and what to do when your baby is sick. Single session class.

Gain confidence in your role as a dad before bringing home your new baby. Practice hands-on baby care skills. For expectant fathers only. Single session class.

Learn how to get breastfeeding off to a good start, how to avoid or overcome common problems, and learn more about breastfeeding products. Single session class.

Gain knowledge of tools available and how to prepare for discomforts in labor and delivery. Single session class.