Rookie Dads Training Camps are a great way for expectant first time dads to learn tricks, tips, ideas, and expectations from "Veteran Dads" with tons of experience. All new dads want to bond with their babies and this program will show them how.

The first time most men hold a baby is at the birth of their own child. Rookie Dads Training Camps are a chance for guys to get together with other new and expecting dads to talk about what to expect, what their concerns are, and how to face the challenges of being a new dad – in a safe, supportive arena. "Veteran Dads" will demonstrate tricks, tips, and things to watch for, with assistance from a Registered Nurse as a trainer/educator. Childbirth classes are often geared to the mom and her labor partner – Rookie Dads Training Camps are for dads. We recommend Rookie Dads Training Camps to all first-time dads.

Dads should probably attend the first training camp class during the last trimester of the pregnancy. This pre-birth training class entails feeding, changing diapers, cuddling, bathing, and sleeping techniques. The second training class is post-birth and covers communicating with your baby, bonding, watching your baby grow, loving, and much, much more. 

Each class is two hours long and is offered at NO cost.

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and Investing in Fatherhood have partnered to provide this service. For more information about the next class, please contact Rita M. Cooper, Clinical Nurse Manager, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center at 259-4233 or Child Development Resources (CDR), Fatherhood Coordinator at 757-566-3300.

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