Age Group:
AdultsThis event is part of a combined series. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events in the series.
Registration for this event will close on November 14, 2024 @ 7:00pm.
Program Description
Event Details
This is a hybrid event, so you can attend from home OR come in-person to the library. Be sure to sign up so we can send you the Zoom link.
We welcome first time parents or expecting parents (both moms and dads) to join us for information sessions in a small and welcoming group setting. Our instructor, Brynna, is a registered nurse who has 5 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care and 2 years of experience in postpartum nursing. She is also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. Each week Brynna will share information, hands on demonstrations and answer questions on a topic. Topics and instruction can be customized based on the interests of the group that week. Some possible topics may include:
- What to expect at the hospital
- Postpartum unit expectations
- Breastfeeding vs. formula
- Pumping (also called "triple feeding")
- Skin to skin
- So your baby's in the NICU
- Circumcision
- Normal baby things (second night syndrome, sleepy first day, poop)
- Bringing baby home
- Transitioning to life with baby
- General baby care (diapers, swaddles, etc)
- Returning to work
- Having friends/family visit the baby
- Managing stress or postpartum anxiety/depression
- Partner support (how is the non-child bearing parent doing?)