This class covers what you need to have as you bring your baby home from the hospital from the absolute essentials and must haves, to what you shouldn’t waste money on and the things that are no longer considered safe, even if they are still on the market. We will discuss what is safe to buy used or to borrow versus what should be a new purchase. We will cover keeping up with product recalls, safety guidelines, product expirations and how to determine if something is a good buy. The baby industry makes billions each year selling items that you may only use a few times or not at all, learn what is worth the investment and what is best left on the shelf.

This course covers all the basics of breastfeeding. It is intended for the first-time mom or as a refresher for a mom who has already experienced breastfeeding. The course will the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby as well as the essentials of starting and maintaining breastfeeding, pumping and storing milk and how to know your baby is getting enough breastmilk. Parents who have taken the childbirth education series are welcome to take the class if they want to explore the topic more thoroughly or want a refresher. Moms are welcome to bring their partners or come alone, nursing babies are welcome.

This class covers what to expect on your delivery day from the time you go into labor until baby is delivered. It covers breathing strategies, tips for laboring at home, when to come to the hospital and what to expect once you get to the hospital as well as medical interventions such as an epidural. It is a good review for someone who has already had a baby or a good class to let new moms know what to expect on their delivery day.