When you’re preparing for a newborn baby, it’s not just painting the nursery and buying cute little clothes that count. These days parents, siblings and even grandparents are taking classes to get ready for the big day.
Registered nurse Lindsay Bontjes is the program manager for Essentia Health’s childbirth preparation classes. She says years ago, new moms and dads might take a class to learn about breathing and relaxation techniques during delivery. But the focus has changed.
