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Newborn & Infant Care Classes - Northwest Health La Porte

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An interactive class where expecting moms, dads, and their support friends or family can practice caring for their bundles of joy. Clinical nurse educators with Northwest Health La Porte's Birthing & Family Care Center will have mannequins on hand to help review best practices for caring for babies. Topics include:   

  • Transition of care: Skin to skin

  • Newborn tests and procedures

  • Newborn appearance

  • Skin, cord, and diaper care

  • Bathing and shampooing

  • Gagging and choking: Bulb syringe use

  • Proper positioning: Safe sleep and tummy time

Registration is required at laportehealth.com/childbirth.

Resource Date:
March 10, 2020
Location:
La Porte (County)
Resource Type:
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Resource Address:
Northwest Health La Porte
1331 State Street
La Porte , IN 46350
URL:
https://www.laportehealth.com/classes-events