the Newborn
the Newborn course description:
Welcoming your baby to the world can be a transformational event in anyone’s life, and unfortunately, babies don’t come with a manual. We have created this online Zoom class with you in mind, whether you are new parents, experienced parents, or even soon-to-be grandparents, this course covers the A-Z of what to expect with a newborn from sleep to feeding and the transition into parenthood!
By joining us, you can expect to walk away with the following:
Identify normal newborn appearances and behaviour
What tests do newborns have in the first 6 weeks
Information about Ontario Health cards, registration and birth certificate
Understand the basics around an ideal latch for breastfeeding and feeding newborns
Learn about healing and recovery from birth
Information about postpartum mood disorders
Baby hygiene (bathing, diaper rashes and dressing baby)
What to expect from a newborn, including sleep, and how you can grab some zzz’s too.
Normalizing the 4th Trimester and setting yourself up for parenting success
You will also receive our Postpartum Survival Guide, which covers everything we cover in class, this way, if you forget anything after the baby arrives, you have easy access to all the information in your trusted guide. This is a an online Zoom class in a lecture format. There are designated times to ask questions as well as a question period at the end.
how to register:
Please email Sarah Leslie at SarahLeslieRM@gmail.com to sign up or use this websites contact page for more information. Include the date of the course you are interested in and who you are receiving pregnancy/birth care from i.e. midwifery clinic, OB or family doctor. Once you have paid for the class you will receive a Zoom link for the class.
This 2.5 hour class costs $50 per couple or $25 per person. If you are unable to pay, let Sarah know and we can see about reducing your cost or waiving the class fee. You can e-transfer to SarahLeslieRM@gmail.com to secure your spot in the class.
the Newborn upcoming classes:
Thurs, Oct 10, 2024: 6pm - 9pm (last class in this format/cost)
This class will be added to The Prenatal starting in November 2024.