Understanding Mother & Baby Care eClass

This class by InJoy covers the first few weeks of postpartum using research-based content and how-to videos concisely presenting postpartum recovery care for moms, baby care basics, and warning signs, in a way that’s engaging and effective.

CONTENT INCLUDES:

• Mother care and warning signs: Lochia, afterpains, perineal healing tips, constipation, hemorrhoids, getting rest, cesarean recovery, signs of infection.
• Baby blues and postpartum mood disorders: Tips for simplifying life during the first few weeks, signs of PPD, partner’s emotions, getting support.
• Breastfeeding basics: Skin-to-skin contact, hunger signs, feeding guidelines, positioning and latch, engorgement, signs of mastitis, sore nipples, avoiding artificial nipples, signs of poor feeding.
• Formula feeding: Formula preparation, feeding guidelines, feeding position, propped bottle warning.
• Baby care and warning signs: Umbilical cord and circumcision care, diapering, stools, jaundice, dehydration, signs of illness, bathing tips, playing with baby.
• Crying: Responding to cries, abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome), SIDS, car seats, other safety tips.

Additional Directions

Please Note: Registration is required in order to receive your access code which grants you entrance to the online course. No fee for patients with Medicaid or Virginia Premier. Please call to register for fee to be waived. For registrations, questions and concerns please call 1-800-SENTARA (1-800-736-8272).

*This is an online course and may be started at any time.