Baby Basics & Breastfeeding
A free two-hour class for expecting parents. Taught by a Families First pediatrician and a registered nurse with IBCLC lactation certification—two providers, covering everything from newborn care to breastfeeding in one evening.
Free Gift Bag
3 Locations
One Class
2 Hours
Free Parenting Class
Most of what expecting parents read online is either incomplete or conflicting. This class cuts through it. In two hours, you’ll sit with a Families First pediatrician and a registered nurse with IBCLC lactation certification—all taking your actual questions.
What We’ll Cover
The class covers two connected areas: what happens at the hospital, and what to do once you’re home. Both sessions are included in the same class, with snacks and drinks in between, on the same evening—completely free.
Hospital to Home
What to expect before you leave the hospital and your first days home.
- What to expect during your hospital stay
- Going home: resources and next steps
- Feeding, diapers, and what's normal (yes, including poop)
- Safe sleep setup and how to handle crying
- Sex-specific newborn care: boys, girls, and circumcision
- Jaundice, umbilical cord care, rashes, and bathing
- Well-child visit schedule and the first-year vaccine roadmap
Breastfeeding & Newborn Feeding
In-depth guidance for mom and baby’s first weeks—especially feeding.
- Latch, positions, supply, and what "good enough" looks like
- Troubleshooting: nipple pain, engorgement, sleepy feeders
- Pumping, milk storage, and when to introduce a bottle
- Formula feeding basics
- Pacifier use, burping, and how partners can help
- When to call the office—and signs that need same-day attention
What to Expect
Live Expert Panel
A pediatrician and a registered nurse with IBCLC lactation certification—in the room, both taking questions.
Full Class Coverage
Both sessions in one evening: hospital-to-home basics and breastfeeding.
Topic Games
Interactive games make the material stick. A popular part of the evening.
Free Gift Bag
Every attending mother goes home with products from Johnson & johnson, Copper Pearl, Minky Couture, CeraVe, and more.
*Space is limited to two seats per family. Partners are welcome in the company of the expecting mother.
Find a Class Near You
Classes are offered at three Families First locations across Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the class? Here’s what parents ask most.
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Who is this class for?
Expecting parents, most commonly in the second or third trimester. First-time parents tend to get the most out of it, but second-time parents are always welcome—especially those looking for a breastfeeding refresher or who have questions specific to a new pregnancy.