Breast Feeding Basics

This class is designed to help you learn the essentials of breastfeeding so that you can provide the best food possible for your baby: your own milk. You will learn how to position and attach your baby to make breastfeeding comfortable and enjoyable for both of you. You’ll learn how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk, and how breastfeeding benefits you as well. You’ll also learn strategies to prevent or minimize common problems some women experience when they first start breastfeeding. Our goal is to give you the knowledge you need to learn how to breastfeed effectively and comfortably so you can enjoy this most rewarding and special time in you and your baby’s life.

When you attend this class, bring a doll or stuffed animal to practice positioning. If you have a breastfeeding pillow, please bring it with you so we can assist you in using it. You are welcome to bring a support partner.

We would like to congratulate you on your choice to breastfeed your baby and look forward to seeing you in class!

Upcoming class dates:

14 September 2012

12 October 2012

9 November 2012

14 December 2012

11 January 2013

 8 February 2013

 8 March 2013

12 April 2013

10 May 2013

14 June 2013

 

Class time is 1400 to 1600. Please call the Warm Line at 619.532.5261 to register for one of above dates.

Moms' Survival Training

This group format class is designed for women expecting a baby or babies. Topics discussed include preparing for and caring for a new baby, baby and child safety and other topics of interest to new parents. You will gain support from meeting other moms with the same concerns, and learn important child-care tips.

Upcoming class dates:

          11 September 2012

           9 October 2012

          13 November 2012

          11 December 2012

           8 January 2013

          12 February 2013

          12 March 2013

           9 April 2013

          14 May 2013

          11 June 2013

Class time is 0900 to 1500. Please call 619.532.6896 to register for one of the above dates.

Boot Camp for New Dads

This is a support group designed to provide, or refresh your parenting skills. This class is designed for active duty or dependent males whose partners are expecting babies. If you are about to become a new Dad, this course is for you!

• 18 September 2012
• 23 October 2012
• 27 November 2012
• 21 December 2012
• 22 January 2013
• 26 February 2013
• 26 March 2013
• 23 April 2013
• 28 May 2013
• 25 June 2013

Class time is 0900 to 1300. Please call 619.532.6896 to register for one of the above dates.

Infant/Child CPR Training

Identifying and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies for infants and children. This course is indispensable for parents, babysitters, and anyone else who is in frequent contact with infants and young children. This class is available to active-duty and dependents ONLY (childcare not available) on a weekly basis at NMCSD. Please call the Pediatrics Department at 619.532.6912 for more information and to register for a class.

Sibling Classes

This class is taught in a small group format and is designed to provide the 3-6 year old child with information and skills to help welcome their new sibling into their family. The class is designed to ease the anxiety an older child might face when mom goes to the hospital, and to help prepare them for the role of big brother or big sister. Age specific techniques are used, and the older sibling is taught how to interact with, and if appropriate, to help care for, a new baby. An age-appropriate video will help them learn about the changes that occur when a new baby comes home.

         13 September 2012

         11 October 2012

         15 November 2012

         13 December 2012

         10 January 2013

          7 February 2013

         14 March 2013

         11 April 2013

         16 May 2013

         13 June 2013

Class time is 1530 to 1630. Please call 619.532.6896 to register for one of the above dates.