These classes may be taken individually or as a series with either the One-Day Saturday or Three-Day Wednesday Evening Childbirth Classes. The classes are offered in a series of Wednesday evenings. We recommend taking the Childbirth and Infant Care Series together. See combined schedule of classes listed in the Value Package below. Please bring a bottle of water to class.

Cost: Per class for Infant Care Series: $30 per couple. For entire series (both Childbirth & Infant Care Series)
$170 per couple.

Infant Care Series 2012
Wednesdays: 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Marin General Hospital (class location to be displayed in hospital lobby)

*November 21 class cancelled due to holiday. Class resumes November 28

Value Package
MGH Childbirth & Infant Care Series 2012
Complete Class Schedule

Wednesdays: 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Marin General Hospital (class location to be displayed in hospital lobby).
Entire Series Package (all seven classes): $170 per couple
First three classes may be taken as a One-Day Childbirth Class.

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

*November 21 class cancelled due to holiday. Class resumes November 28.

Class IV - Breastfeeding
Taught by a certified international 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