Whether you’re welcoming your first child or your fifth, Novant Health offers many classes to assist with parenting a new baby. For more information or to register for a class, call 704-384-4949 or
visit our online calendar.
Budgeting for a Baby
This 1.5 hour session helps expectant parents and couples who are thinking about becoming pregnant learn to manage the new expenses of having a little one. Participants will learn about the options for saving and leave with steps to become financially content and secure. Free, but please register online. Taught by Court Creeden, a certified financial adviser. 2013 dates are: March 23; May 15; July 27; Sept. 18; Nov. 23. Sign up for Budgeting for a Baby »
Preparing to Parent a Baby
Taught by a certified parenting educator, this class will answer your questions and prepare you for changes after childbirth. Topics include styles of parenting, bonding, sleep techniques, scheduling and self-care. We recommend you take Preparing to Parent a Baby during the latter part of your second trimester or during your third trimester.
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Infant Safety and CPR
This two-hour American Heart Association Family and Friends program is for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to one year. It focuses on safety for the home and car, including CPR skills, but does not provide certification in CPR. You should take Infant Safety and CPR during the latter part of your second trimester or your third trimester and complete the class by week 38 of your pregnancy.
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Child Safety and CPR
This three-hour American Heart Association Family and Friends program is for parents and caregivers of children ages 1-8. It focuses on indoor/outdoor child safety and CPR skills but does not provide certification in CPR.
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