About this event

No Cape Required. Just Show Up.

In this interactive 2 hour experience, you'll connect with other expectant fathers, learn practical ways to support your partner during labor and postpartum recovery, and build confidence through hands-on baby care skill stations. 

But fatherhood is about more than caring for a baby. Together, we'll explore the emotional side of becoming a dad, including managing stress, maintaining your mental well-being, adapting to relationship changes, and finding your place in this new chapter of life. Through guided reflection and mindfulness activities, you'll have the opportunity to consider the kind of father you want to be, what lessons you want to carry forward, and the legacy you hope to create for your child.

Whether you're excited, nervous, overwhelmed, or all three, you'll leave with practical skills, honest advice, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of confidence in your most important role yet. Every superhero has an origin story. Yours starts here.

Topics Include:

• The identity shift: Becoming a father

• Supporting your partner during labor and postpartum recovery

• Hands-on newborn care and dad skill stations

• Managing stress and prioritizing mental health

• Navigating relationship changes and strengthening communication

• Guided reflection, journaling, and mindfulness

• Defining the father you want to become

• Community resources and support for new dads

Directions: Class meets in the Baptist Health Lexington Education Center located on the lower level (LL) of the 1720 building. The best place to park is in the North Parking Garage behind the hospital. Enter the hospital on the ground level, Entrance G. Follow the hallway, turning left after passing the flower vendor, to the main lobby. Take the elevators behind the information desk to the lower level (LL). You are welcome to bring snacks and a drink. Vending machines are available in the Education Center.

For questions or to cancel a reservation, contact [email protected] or 859.260.6357.