Where should a newborn sleep? How much weight should a pregnant woman gain? Is breastfeeding important? The answers to these questions – in its own crib in the parents‘ room; probably about 25 pounds but check with your health care provider; and yes, very – are among the topics nurse Cathy Narcavage-Bradley fields as coordinator of Where should a newborn sleep? How much weight should a pregnant woman gain? Is breastfeeding important? The answers to these questions – in its own crib in the parents‘ room; probably about 25 pounds but check with your health care provider; and yes, very – are among the topics nurse Cathy Narcavage-Bradley fields as coordinator of Upstate‘s Best Beginnings classes. Upstate‘s Best Beginnings classes. The sessions help expectant and new parents learn about pregnancy, labor, delivery and newborn care. The sessions help expectant and new parents learn about pregnancy, labor, delivery and newborn care.