Infant Care Series

These classes may be taken individually or as a series of four classes, with either the one-day Childbirth Class or the three-day Childbirth Classes. For convenience, the classes are offered in a series of four consecutive Wednesday evenings. Register for classes during the midterm of the pregnancy due to limited class space.

Infant Care Series 2010 (See descriptions below)
Marin General Hospital Magnolia/Tamalpais Rooms
Wednesdays: 7 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $30 per couple (individual class)
           $170 per couple (Childbirth & Infant Care Series)
See boxed Value Package schedule below.
Registration Form.

Class
Title		 Dates
Class IV Jan 27 Mar 17 May 5 Jun 23 Aug 11 Sep 29 Nov 17
Class V Feb 3 Mar 24 May 12 Jun 30 Aug 18 Oct 6 Dec 1*
Class VI Feb 10 Mar 31 May 19 Jul 7 Aug 25 Oct 13 Dec 8
Class VII Feb 17 Apr 7 May 26 Jul 14 Sep 1 Oct 20 Dec 15

*Note: Nov 24 cancelled due to holiday

Value Package

First 3 classes may be taken as a 1-day Childbirth Class

MGH Childbirth & Infant Care Series 2010
Complete Class Schedule

Marin General Hospital Magnolia/Tamalpais Rooms
Wednesdays: 7 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $170 per couple
Registration Form
See schedule above.

Class Title Dates
Class I Jan 6 Feb 24 Apr 14 Jun 2 Jul 21 Sep 8 Oct 27
Class II Jan 13 Mar 3 Apr 21 Jun 9 Jul 28 Sep 15 Nov 4
Class III Jan 20 Mar 10 Apr 28 Jun 16 Aug 4 Sep 22 Nov 10
Class IV Jan 27 Mar 17 May 5 Jun 23 Aug 11 Sep 29 Nov 17
Class V Feb 3 Mar 24 May 12 Jun 30 Aug 18 Oct 6 Dec 1*
Class VI Feb 10 Mar 31 May 19 Jul 7 Aug 25 Oct 13 Dec 8
Class VII Feb 17 Apr 7 May 26 Jul 14 Sep 1 Oct 20 Dec 15

*Note: Nov 24 cancelled due to holiday

Class IV - Breastfeeding
Taught by an International Certified Lactation Consultant, this class focuses on establishing breastfeeding and avoiding difficulties. Topics include:

  •  Preparation & Establishing Breastfeeding
  •  Babies’ Cues, Latching On & How Long to Feed
  •  Partner’s Role
  •  Working Mothers & Pumping for Baby

Class V - Post Partum Expectations & Realities of New Parents
This class is designed to prepare parents for the changes that happen in their lives during and after the baby is born! Topics include:

  •  Delivery to Discharge
  •  Your Physical and Emotional Changes
  •  Getting Back to Normal
  •  Birth Control

Class VI - Care of Your Newborn
Your baby is home, so now what? This class helps guide new parents through common care routines, such as bathing a newborn, as well as information on newborn health concerns. Topics include:

  •  Bathing Your Baby
  •  First Hours of Your Baby’s Life
  •  Hospital Routines
  •  Rashes, Jaundice, Crying, etc.
  •  Choosing Your Pediatrician

Class VII - Home & Car Safety
This class covers important information on how to keep your baby safe at home and on the go. Please bring a bottle of water to class and do not wear any perfumed fragrances. Topics include:

  •  Buying Safe Toys
  •  Baby-Proofing Your Home
  •  Buying Sensible & Safe Baby Equipment
  •  Car Seats