Course 102: Infant CPR, Breastfeeding & Newborn Care

Infant CPR

• Intensive introduction to life-saving techniques for infants under the age of 1
• Instructor demonstrations, extensive Q & A
• Hands-on practice with a CPR mannequin
• Pediatric Chain of Survival
• Activating 9-1-1
• Current guidelines for rescue breathing and chest compressions
• Clearing an airway obstruction

Breastfeeding

• Realistic breastfeeding information for new moms and partners focusing on "babies thriving and mothers surviving"
• Understanding the benefits, as well as the potential problems and remedies
• Introduction to pumping and storing breast milk

Newborn Care

• A "Star Family" returns to class for a baby bath and Q & A with new parents
• The physical and emotional recovery following the birth of your baby
• Preventing postpartum depression
• Baby gear
• Crying and soothing techniques
• Safe sleep guidelines
• Newborn Care including: diapering, dressing, swaddling, bathing, trimming nails and cord care