Infant Classes

Kishwaukee Community Hospital understands the challenges you face after giving birth. Let us help you develop skills to care for your expanding family.

For more information about Childbirth & Infant Classes, call 815.748.8962 or visit www.kishhospital.org.

New Baby Care

A class for first time parents, grandparents and other caregivers to learn the basics of newborn care. Bathing, diapering, feeding, crying and sleeping are just a few of the topics we will explore.

Infant Safety & CPR

Learn about infant safety including childproofing, poison prevention, and SIDS. A certified American Heart Association Instructor will teach CPR and choking rescue for infants less than 1 year of age. This is not a certification course.

Sibling Class

Bring siblings and tour the KCH Maternity Suites. Children should be at least two years old to benefit from the class.

Breastfeeding Class

Learn the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, getting started, preventing common problems and how to pump and store breast milk. Dad/suppport person is welcome to attend. The KCH Maternity Suites also has Medela breast pump rentals and other products for nursing mothers.