Having a Baby

Get ready for your little one with classes and support for every stage.

Featured Classes

  • A mother holding a newborn

     Baby Care Basics: Online

    During this one night class, you will learn all of the basics and how tos of caring for your newborn. We will cover comforting, diapering, bathing, feeding, cord care, and sleeping. We will also discuss immunizations, circumcision for boys, jaundice, and car seats.

  •  Childbirth Boot Camp: Online

    This class is for the very busy family looking for the basics of childbirth and delivering at St Luke's.

  •  Tummy Time, Infant Massage, and More: Online

    Back to sleep, tummy to play is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, but many newborn to pre-crawling infants struggle with tummy time. This class will introduce: tricks to help babies enjoy tummy time, infant massage tips for stimulating or soothing, techniques to nurture babies' body and brain development for sensory motor success, and activities and environments to help baby thrive, as well as those to avoid.

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Preparing for the arrival of a baby is a journey of love and learning where thoughtful planning, emotional support, and a nurturing environment lay the foundation for a joyful and healthy beginning.

Browse Classes and Support Groups by Community

Baby Care Basics

  • A man and woman gazing at a newborn

     Baby Care Basics: Boise

    During this one night class, you will learn all of the basics and how tos of caring for your newborn. We will cover comforting, diapering, bathing, feeding, cord care, and sleeping. We will also discuss immunizations, circumcision for boys, jaundice, and car seats.

  • Mother and baby together.

     Baby Care Basics: McCall

    During this one night class, you will learn all of the basics and how tos of caring for your newborn. We will cover comforting, diapering, bathing, feeding, cord care, and sleeping. We will also discuss immunizations, circumcision for boys, jaundice, and car seats.

  • A mother and her newborn.

     Baby Care Basics: Meridian

    During this one night class, you will learn all of the basics of caring for your newborn. We will cover comforting, diapering, bathing, feeding, cord care, and sleeping. We will also discuss immunizations, circumcision for boys, jaundice, and car seats.

  • Newborn sleeping as big sister watches.

     Baby Care Basics: Mountain Home

    During this one night class, you will learn all of the basics and how tos of caring for your newborn.

Breastfeeding Help

Find All Our Classes, Support Groups and Resources
  • Baby feeding at mother's breast.

     Breastfeeding Basics: Boise

    This class is designed for expectant parents and helps you and your partner prepare physically and emotionally for breastfeeding. We’ll build your confidence by offering support for getting started, as well as solutions for common problems and advice on family adjustments and nutrition.

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     Breastfeeding Basics: Twin Falls

    This class is designed for the first-time mother or breastfeeding moms wishing to review their skills of breastfeeding before the birth of their child. Babies and support persons are welcome to attend.

  • Moms holding their babies on a sofa.

     Breastfeeding Bunch: Nampa

    Join us at this fun and friendly gathering for breastfeeding mothers.

  • Mother holding her newborn.

     Breastfeeding Bunch: Meridian

    Join us at this fun and friendly gathering for breastfeeding mothers.

Moms Meetups

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     Moms Meetup: Boise

    Share the joys and challenges of caring for yourself and your new baby.

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     Moms Meetup: Meridian

    Share the joys and challenges of caring for yourself and your new baby.