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This practical, hands-on class will help you feel calm, capable, and prepared for the early days at home. Led by expert Registered Nurses, Confident Beginnings combines essential newborn care skills with safety and emergency preparedness—so you know what’s normal, what needs attention, and how to respond with confidence.
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What We’ll Cover:
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Meet Your Baby:
Learn what’s normal when it comes to newborn appearance and behavior
(think rashes, funny breathing, and baby reflexes). We’ll help you know what to expect
and when to worry (hint: most of the time, you don’t need to).
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Safe Handling & Everyday Care
How to safely hold, carry, diaper, bathe, and care for your newborn with confidence. -
Soothing & Sleep
Explore ways to calm your baby, set realistic sleep expectations, and practice safe sleep.
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Breathing Patterns
Learn what normal newborn breathing looks like, how to recognize concerns -
Fevers & Medications
What to do when your baby has a fever, when to call for help, and how to safely give
medications if needed.
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Emergency Situations 101
Clear, practical guidance on responding to infant choking and CPR -
Baby’s First Tests & Procedures
What happens after birth, including newborn assessments, tests and medications -
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.
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Class Format & Details
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Created For: You + your support person
Where: In our gym location at Dynamic Physiotherapy
Pairs perfectly with Childbirth 101 - join both on the same day with a short break in between.
INVESTMENT
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Group Class: $119
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Group Class (Bundle with Childbirth 101): $99/couple (Save $20 when booked together)​​​
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.
Upcoming group Sessions
📅 February 8th @ 1pm
📅 April 19th @ 1pm
Interested in a private session of this class?! Send us a message here for more information or to book your class!
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Have a group of friends all due around the same time and want to create your own private NEWBORN ESSENTIALS class? CLICK HERE TO MAKE THIS happen!
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