Learn what to expect, during your newborn's first few hours, and day's, of life!     

Congratulations, you’ve had your baby!.... Now what?             

During this class, a certified neonatal intensive care nurse, will help expectant parents build the skillset they need to prepare and care for their newborn baby. Topics include:     

• The golden hour
• Skin to skin comfort
• How to bathe your newborn
• First feeding
• First bath
• How to comfort a crying baby
• How to care for umbilical cord and circumcision
• How to choose a pediatrician
• What medications are given in the hospital
• Safe sleep
• Newborn hearing test
• Newborn metabolic testing
• What to pack for the hospital

This class is intended for families who are delivering at Saint Joseph Hospital-Chicago. This will be a VIRTUAL class and will last for 2 hours. 

If you have any questions, please contact our prenatal class coordinator: Andrea Whetsell, BSN RN-NIC [email protected]

Registration includes both baby's mother and her partner.