PPLD and Nurse Family Partnership are partnering to present this 6-week series that invites expecting parents to attend to learn about topics related to pregnancy, labor & delivery, and the first six weeks following birth. Each week features a different topic. Community professionals present information and are available to answer questions.
The Prenatal sessions take place on Zoom on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. starting April 7, 2021. Presenters are available from 1 – 1:30 p.m. to answer additional questions.
To learn more about the series and the individual sessions, please visit ppld.org/whats-new/prenatal-series. Registration is required; however, each session has an individual registration so expecting and new parents can select the topics that most interest them.
- April 7: Birthing Plan, Labor, Delivery, & the First Week
Covering birth plans and alternatives to medicines, we will discuss medications you may encounter in the hospital, the first week after birth, what happens in the hospital, and more! - April 14: Postpartum – Postpartum & the First Six Weeks
Wonder what life will be like the first six weeks after your baby is born? We will discuss healing, rest, and mental health in postpartum. - April 21: Sleep & Self-Care
Having trouble getting enough rest? Learn techniques to help you and your newborn rest. We will also talk about Purple Crying Period and tools to help calm your baby. Learn different meditation strategies, so you can take care of yourself, too! Our friends at Peak Vista will share information about their First Visitor program. - April 28: Breastfeeding Part 1
We will cover breastfeeding how-to’s, nutrition, and more! - May 5: Breastfeeding Part 2
Part 2 will cover breastfeeding support, latching, and education. - May 12: Early Literacy & Prenatal Yoga
Learn about brain development and the five early literacy practices to begin at birth. We also want to help you take care of yourself. Learn prenatal and postnatal yoga from a certified yoga instructor.
Milissa Fellers
Senior Librarian, Early Literacy
Pikes Peak Library District
Penrose Library
(719) 531-6333, x6044
ppld.org
For other PPLD parenting classes, click HERE for their flyer.