Newborn & Infant Care Class 2021

1331 State Street,La Porte IN 46350

14 August, 2021

Description

An interactive class where expecting moms, dads, and their support friends or family can practice caring for their bundles of joy. 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 skinNewborn tests and proceduresNewborn appearanceSkin, cord, and diaper careBathing and shampooingGagging and choking: Bulb syringe useProper positioning: Safe sleep and tummy timeRegistration and masks are required. One additional caregiver is welcome. Class size is limited to 8 people. {NBCLS, CBCLS, ICCLS} Nestled in the county seat just off the shores of Lake Michigan in Northern Indiana, Northwest Health - La Porte has been the heart of healthcare in La Porte for more than 40 years. The hospital provides acute care with strong programs in cardiology, orthopedics, surgical services, emergency care, oncology and maternal health. La Porte Health System also comprises Lakeshore Surgicare (outpatient surgery center), La Porte Physician Network (multi-specialty medical group of more than 100 physicians in 40+ locations), wellness and rehabilitation services, sports medicine, occupational services and urgent care, among others.