Health Education
Newborn Education-Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital-Chicago-VIRTUAL CLASS
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 Andrea.whetsell@ascension.org Registration includes both baby's mother and her partner.
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Learn what to expect, during your newborn's first few hours, and days, 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:
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Tuesday February 4, 2025 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. |
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Tuesday March 18, 2025 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. |
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- 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