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Combined Breastfeeding / Newborn Care Class

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. This class is available in English only.

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 (English only)

Hennepin County Medical Center Classroom: BL.320

Saturday mornings, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

January 28, 2012

February 18, 2012

March 3, 2012

March 24, 2012

April 28, 2012

May 12, 2012

June 2, 2012

June 23, 2012

July 14, 2012

August 4, 2012

August 25, 2012

September 15, 2012

October 13, 2012

November 3, 2012

December 1, 2012

December 22, 2012

 


To Register:

Follow this link to register for 2012 classes online

or

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)