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Prepared Parenting: Newborn Care and Infant Sleep Class

Upcoming Dates @ The North Carolina Birth Center:

  • January 21 & 22 | 6:30–8:30pm (Two-Part Series)

  • February 8 | 9am–1pm

  • March 18 & 19 | 6:30–8:30pm (Two-Part Series)

  • April 12 | 9am–1pm

  • May 20 & 21 | 6:30–8:30pm (Two-Part Series)

  • June 14 | 9am–1pm

    Ideal for expectant parents who want to feel confident and prepared for life with a newborn. Whether this is your first baby or you’re looking for a refresher, this class focuses on practical skills, realistic expectations, and evidence-based guidance for your baby’s first weeks and months.


    • Newborn characteristics and what to expect in the first week home

    • Realistic expectations for newborn sleep

    • How to soothe and comfort your baby, including swaddling techniques

    • Nursery set-up tips

    • Hands-on practice with diapering, swaddling and soothing, using demo dolls

    • Helpful handouts and resource lists to take home

    • 45 minute virtual postpartum consult to answer your questions once baby arrives

    • Registration is for 2 people

    • This class is available in two formats: a single 4-hour session or a 2-part series with two 2-hour classes

    • Class is on the First Floor of the NCBC at 930 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD, Suite 104, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

  • Price: $275/couple

    Non-refundable, but can be rescheduled for a class up to 3 months in the future.


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Ready, KelSet, Grandparent!

Upcoming Dates @ The North Carolina Birth Center:

  • Tuesday, January 20 | 1–4pm

  • Tuesday, March 24 | 1–4pm

  • Tuesday, May 19 | 1–4pm

    Whether you’re about to become a grandparent for the first time or you’ve been down this road before, this class is perfect for anyone who wants to refresh their newborn care knowledge. You’ll learn what’s changed since your kids were babies and get practical tips for building a strong, positive relationship with the new parents.


    • The latest newborn safety, sleep, and feeding guidelines

    • Soothing strategies to calm a fussy baby

    • Hands-on practice with diapering, swaddling, and more using realistic demo dolls

    • Tips for supporting without overstepping, including navigating modern parenting trends

    • Opportunities to connect and share with other grandparents

    • Helpful handouts and resource lists to take home

    • You can sign up as an individual grandparent or choose the “couple” option if you’d like to attend with your partner or a friend who will share in your grandparenting journey.

    • This class is designed specifically for expectant grandparents. By keeping the group to grandparents only, we create a comfortable space to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss relationship dynamics with the new parents openly and without worry.

    • This is a one-day, 3 hour class

    • Class is on the First Floor of the NCBC at 930 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD, Suite 104, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    • Have additional questions? Email Kelly at Kelsetnewborncare@gmail.com

  • Individual: $90

    Pair: $150

    Non-refundable, but can be rescheduled for a class up to 3 months in the future.


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The First Week Home

Upcoming Dates @ The North Carolina Birth Center:

  • Wednesday, January 7 | 6:30–7:15pm

  • Wednesday, February 4 | 6:30–7:15pm

  • Wednesday, March 4 | 6:30–7:15pm

  • Wednesday, April 1 | 6:30–7:15pm

  • Wednesday, May 6 | 6:30–7:15pm

  • Wednesday, June 3 | 6:30–7:15pm

Not ready to commit to a full class? This free, 45-minute class is a great sample of what is covered in my Prepared Parenting Class.


    • Newborn characteristics and what to expect in the first week home

    • Includes 30 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of hands-on practice and Q&A. 

    • Registration Required

    • Class is on the First Floor of the NCBC at 930 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD, Suite 104, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

  • Free, but registration is required

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North Carolina Birth Center

Disclaimer: I am not a medical or health provider, and the information provided in my consultations or classes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.