This practical, hands-on class will help you feel calm, capable, and prepared for the early days at home. Led by expert Registered Nurses, you'll gain the knowledge and practical skills to care for your newborn while navigating postpartum recovery, emotional wellbeing, and the realities of life after birth with confidence.
What We’ll Cover:
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Meet Your Baby:
Learn what’s normal when it comes to newborn appearance and behaviour.
We’ll help you know what to expect and when to worry (hint: most of the time,
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Safe Handling & Everyday Care
How to safely hold, carry, diaper, bathe, and care for your newborn with confidence. -
Safe Sleep
Explore ways to set realistic sleep expectations and practice safe sleep.
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The Fourth Trimester
Dive into the real deal of postpartum recovery where we will talk real life, strategies
for coping and healing and give you info on online and community supports.
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Setting Boundaries
Navigate visitors and well-wishers with grace, ensuring your family's needs come first.
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Baby’s First Tests & Procedures
Routine newborn tests completed prior to discharge from the hospital -
Car Seat Safety
Newborn car seat basics and how to feel confident your baby is safe -
Live Q&A with a Registered Nurse
A supportive space to ask questions and leave feeling reassured and prepared.
Class Format & Details
Duration: 2 hours
Created For: You + your support person
Where:
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In your home
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Next Trimester Nursing Co. - 1431 Princess Avenue Brandon, MB
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Live Online – join from anywhere in the world!
Pairs perfectly with Childbirth 101 - for complete preparation from labour + birth to postpartum + newborn life.
Available Near You
📍 Brandon & Westman, MB
📍 Southwest Manitoba (Baldur, Killarney, Boissevain, Souris, Virden & surrounding area)
📍 Central Manitoba (MacGregor, Austin, Gladstone & surrounding area)
📍 Fredericton & Oromocto, NB
Don't see your community? Reach out—we're always expanding and may still be able to accommodate your location.
INVESTMENT
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$159/couple
All classes are led by Registered Nurses so your course may be covered by your insurance or HSA/FSA. Click here for more info on insurance.
PRIVATE CLASS SCHEDULING
Once you register, we’ll reach out to set up a date and time that works for you. We recommend booking anytime in your third trimester.
Have a group of friends all due around the same time and want to create your own private LIFE AFTER BIRTH class? CLICK HERE TO MAKE THIS happen!