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NEWBORN CARE
The Newborn Care Class teaches parents essential skills for caring for their newborn, including feeding, sleep cues, crying, diapering, swaddling, bathing, safety basics, and realistic daily routines.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR NEWBORN CARE
This interactive class equips parents with essential skills for caring for their newborn. Participants learn about newborn behavior, feeding and sleep cues, crying, diapering, swaddling, and bathing. The class also covers important safety basics, realistic daily routines, and practical tips for nurturing parental mental health. Parents gain useful knowledge and tools to help them navigate the first weeks with greater confidence. Understanding newborn behavior and recognizing feeding or sleep cues can help parents respond to their baby's needs more effectively. The class provides a supportive opportunity to learn practical caregiving skills while preparing for the everyday realities of newborn life. By the end, parents can feel more prepared and confident as they begin caring for their baby and adjusting to this transformative new chapter.
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Learn newborn care skills, practical guidance, and techniques for confidently caring for your baby.
FAMILY SUPPORT MATTERS
Compassionate care and trusted resources for every family.
WHO WE SUPPORT
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?
Whether you’re expecting a baby, a new parent, partner, or caregiver, compassionate mental health support is available throughout your perinatal journey.
New parents learning essential skills for caring for their newborn confidently.
Families adjusting to the practical demands of caring for a newborn.
Caregivers seeking practical information about healthy newborn care and everyday routines.
First-time parents seeking guidance about newborn routines, comfort, feeding, and safety.
Parents wanting reassurance while learning their baby’s individual needs and behaviors.
Families wanting greater confidence during the early weeks of parenthood.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US?
SUPPORT FOR EVERY JOURNEY
Newborn Care support is designed for expectant parents, new parents, caregivers, and families who want to feel more confident caring for a newborn. The service provides practical education about everyday newborn needs and helps families understand what to expect during the early weeks of life.
Whether you are preparing for your first baby or want additional guidance with newborn care, PPSC offers supportive education and practical information. Families can learn essential caregiving skills, understand common newborn needs, ask questions, and build confidence while preparing for the responsibilities and adjustments that come with welcoming a new baby.
WHAT TO EXPECT
EXPLORE WHAT WE OFFER TO FAMILIES
Explore compassionate mental health resources, guidance, education, and personalized support designed to help families navigate their perinatal journey.
CARE BASICS
Learn essential newborn care practices that support comfort, safety, and healthy development.
FEEDING SUPPORT
Learn helpful information about feeding routines and recognizing your baby’s needs.
DAILY ROUTINES
Explore practical approaches for feeding, sleeping, soothing, changing, and everyday newborn care.
SOOTHING TECHNIQUES
Explore gentle strategies for comforting your baby and responding to common needs.
SAFETY GUIDANCE
Understand important safety practices for creating a secure environment for your newborn.
PARENT CONFIDENCE
Build practical confidence while learning how to care for your newborn.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO NAVIGATE THIS ALONE.
PPSC is here to help families find the support, resources, and connections they need. Reaching out is the first step — and we're ready when you are.Your support helps PPSC provide essential resources, education, mental health support, and community connections to families across Marin County — all at no cost to them.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about this service. Still have questions? Call our warm line.