Essentials for new dads: Get prepared with parenting classes at Boulder Community Health
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Happy Father’s Day! Fatherhood is an exciting and challenging experience, whether you’re welcoming your first child or your fourth. At Boulder Community Health, we offer classes designed to help you prepare, feel confident, and support your partner and baby every step of the way.
Our expert-led classes cover everything from childbirth education and newborn care to navigating the emotional and logistical changes of early parenthood. Here’s how each class can help you feel more prepared — and less overwhelmed.
Boot Camp for Dads
This one-day workshop is designed specifically for expectant fathers. You’ll learn how to support your partner during labor, handle the emotional ups and downs of new parenthood, and develop hands-on skills for caring for a newborn.
You’ll also hear directly from experienced dads who share what worked (and what didn’t) in the early days. This class covers:
Supporting your partner during labor and recovery
Holding, diapering, and soothing your newborn
Managing sleep deprivation and household responsibilities
Adjusting to life as a parent and partner
Register for Boot Camp for Dads
Family Birth Center Tour
Know what to expect on delivery day. The birth of your baby is a big moment — and knowing what to expect can help ease anxiety. This tour gives you and your partner a first-hand look at our birthing rooms, pain relief options, and postpartum spaces. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about the birth process and BCH’s approach to family-centered care.
This tour includes:
Walkthrough of the birthing suites and recovery areas
Overview of pain management options like nitrous oxide and epidurals
Tips on what to bring and how to prepare for your stay
Q&A with staff
Register for the Family Birth Center Tour
Bare Basics of Childbirth
This one-day class is perfect for expectant parents who want a fast, thorough overview of childbirth. You’ll learn the stages of labor, coping techniques, medical options, and what to expect during recovery.
The class also includes a tour of the Family Birth Center. It’s a great way to get up to speed quickly if you’re nearing your due date or just starting to prepare.
What’s covered:
Signs of labor and when to go to the hospital
Breathing, movement, and other natural coping strategies
Medical interventions and pain relief options
Postpartum recovery basics
Register for Bare Basics of Childbirth
Newborn Care class
The first few weeks with a newborn can be overwhelming. This class helps new parents feel more confident by teaching the basics of newborn care. It’s hands-on, practical, and focused on helping you manage common challenges.
You’ll learn:
How to diaper, bathe, and soothe your baby
Umbilical cord care and other hygiene essentials
Sleep expectations and basic scheduling tips
Signs of illness and when to call your provider
New Parent Support Group
No parent should have to figure it all out alone. Our New Parent Support Group is an open, supportive space to connect with other parents, ask questions, and get advice from certified postpartum doulas and local experts.
Each week includes a new topic — from sleep routines to feeding tips — and welcomes both parents and babies. It’s a great way to build your support network and feel less isolated during those early months.
Register for the New Parent Support Group
Don't go into fatherhood guessing
Every dad deserves to feel prepared, supported, and confident. Boulder Community Health's classes are here to give you the knowledge, tools, and community you need to navigate childbirth and early parenthood — with your partner, and as your own kind of parent.
Sign up today and take one small step toward feeling ready for this big role.