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Pregnancy and New Parent Classes

Are you pregnant or a new parent and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a six-week series of virtual classes for pregnant and new parents. Each week, we will explore a different topic, followed by a Q&A session.

Winter Series: 
Feb. 4, 2026 - Mar. 11, 2026
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Summer Series
June 3, 2026 - July 8, 2026
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Fall Series
Oct. 7, 2026 - Nov. 11, 2026
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Session Time
Wednesdays, noon - 1 p.m. An additional 30 minutes will be available for questions. 


*This is a six-week series. Register for the first session in the series to receive the Zoom link. The same link will be used for each session. 

  • Week 1: Birth Plan, Labor & Delivery, and First Week   
    This session will cover 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!
  • Week 2: Postpartum: The First Six Weeks 
    Wonder what life will be like in the first six weeks after your baby is born? This session covers healing, rest, mental health, and self-care before and after baby’s arrival, while also exploring your baby’s developing brain and ways to support it from birth. 
  • Week 3: Sleep, Safe Sleep, and PURPLE Crying  
    Having trouble getting enough rest? This session covers sleep strategies for you and your newborn, safe sleep practices, and an introduction to the period of PURPLE crying, along with practical tools to help calm your baby and support rest during the postpartum period. 
  • Week 4: Breastfeeding
    This session will cover breastfeeding how-tos, latching, support, education, and more! 
  • Week 5: Nutrition and Infant Feeding
    Do you wonder what nutrition looks like during pregnancy and postpartum? We will discuss nutrition for mom and also look at infant feeding. Learn about WIC and the resources it offers.
  • Week 6: Postpartum Health: Caring for Your Body and Mind 
    Join us for a discussion on pelvic floor health and mental well-being after birth. This session offers guidance on recovery, common concerns, and supportive strategies to help you feel informed and confident during postpartum healing. 

 

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