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Newborn Care Class

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This class helps you feel more confident caring for your baby from day one. We’ll cover postpartum planning and everyday baby care, practice burping, diapering, and swaddling together, and talk through common challenges in the newborn period.

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What we’ll cover

• Creating your postpartum plan: how to prepare for the early weeks so you feel supported and ready
• Typical newborn behavior: what’s normal, what to expect, and what can surprise new parents
• Feeding and hunger cues: how to recognize when your baby is hungry and what a feeding rhythm looks like
• Infant sleep and swaddling: how newborns sleep, plus hands-on swaddling practice
• Diapering and massage: diapering basics and gentle massage techniques
• Crying and soothing: why babies cry and calming strategies to try
• When to call your pediatrician: how to tell when something needs a professional’s eye

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Who it’s for
Expecting parents and their support person. Registration covers 2 participants.

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When to take it
We recommend taking our prenatal classes between 28 and 36 weeks.

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Important information ‍

• Please review our clinical eligibility guidelines prior to booking.
• Your prenatal visits take place at Millie Clinic, and you’ll deliver your baby with us at Alta Bates Hospital.

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Important information

• Please review our clinical eligibility guidelines prior to booking.
• Your prenatal visits take place at Millie Clinic, and you’ll deliver your baby with us at El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital