Having a baby is an exciting time in your life.  But it can also be stressful and overwhelming. First time parents can be intimidated by the challenges that come with the arrival of a new baby. Parenting classes can often help parents get over their anxieties and feel better prepared for the birth of their baby.

Parenting classes are conducted by a variety of community institutions including local hospitals. They are taught by qualified nurses and local pediatricians are often available to answer parents’ questions. Parenting classes provide valuable information on a variety of topics such as nutrition, safety, circumcision, child care etc. Be sure to contact the hospital where you plan to have your baby for information regarding such classes.

Dr. Sudha teaches Baby Your Baby, Boot Camp for Dads and Breastfeeding Educational Classes at Chandler Regional Hospital (contact number for all classes is 480 728-3935, check for locations and times).

Similar classes are also conducted at Banner Desert Medical Center and Banner Baywood Medical Center

For breastfeeding classes please check out our breastfeeding page

The Parenting Service Information Line has county-wide information about parenting and family support services (480 834 9365)