This class covers all the essentials parents need to know about Shaken Baby Syndrome. It covers how and why SBS happens and how to prevent it. It includes important strategies to deal with excessive crying and how to protect babies from SBS. This critical topic is covered in all offered courses that discuss newborn care and safety. It can be taken during the scheduled monthly time or by appointment by emailing Kathy Coleman at kcoleman@sjrmc.net

This three-hour course will focus on the basics of breastfeeding and caring for your newborn. It will focus on what to expect the first month from your newborn and as you get started breastfeeding. It is intended for first-time parents or as a refresher course. The class will include the Golden Hour, newborn procedures, initiating and maintaining breastfeeding and basic care aspects including hunger cues, sleep, soothing a crying baby, feeding, diapering and infant health and safety. This course is an excellent opportunity for the parents needing an overview of what to expect and to help determine if additional courses are needed.

This class covers what to expect for both mom and baby during the postpartum period which extends into the first year after the birth of the baby. Topics include postpartum healing, what to expect from your newborn and serious complications like postpartum depression as well as important ways to take care of self during the first year with a newborn.