Prenatal Classes
Here For You
All classes take place in-person at New Mom School, Shrewsbury
Baby Care
Understanding your newborn is key to a smooth transition from womb to home. This fun class will teach you all you need to be confident in delivery and beyond. Price is per couple. The class will cover:
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Newborn appearance and behaviors
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Crying, Cues, and Comfort
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Feeding Basics (Breast and Bottle)
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Bathing/Diapering/ Dressing Umbilical Cord Care/ Temperature Taking
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Health and Safety
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Choosing a Pediatrician
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The first few weeks at home
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Class Schedule 3/14 10:30-12:30, 4/16 6:30-8:30, 5/9 10:30-12:30
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is natural, but not always easy. The more you understand the process of breastfeeding, the easier the journey becomes. This class is intended for pregnant moms and their partners who want to learn more about breastfeeding before giving birth. The price for the class includes the mom-to-be and partner. This two-hour class will discuss:
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Breast Anatomy and Milk Production
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Understanding the First Few Days
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Understanding Latching
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Breastfeeding Positions
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Milk Expression- Hand Expression, Manual Pumps, Electric Pumps.
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Common Road Bumps
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Class Schedule 3/14 12:45-2:15, 4/23 6:30-8, 5/9 12:45-2:15
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Childbirth Part 1
โChildbirth Part 1 will help you and your partner to understand the stages and phases of labor and pain management.
This class will cover:
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True vs. false labor
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When to go to the hospital
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What to expect as labor progresses
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Comfort measures for labor and pain medication options
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Class Schedule 3/21 10:30-12:30, 4/7 6:30-8:30, 5/16 10:30-12:30
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Childbirth Part 2
Childbirth Part 2 will help you and your partner understand inductions and c-sections.
This class will cover:
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Reasons inductions are recommended
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Methods used for induction (both medicinal and non-medicinal)
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What happens if you need a C-Section
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Understanding the OR
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What to expect in recovery
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Class Schedule 3/21 12:45-2:45, 4/14 6:30-8:30, 5/16 12:45-2:45
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