Classes for New Parents

Have No Idea How to Feed and Care for Your Newborn? No Need to Panic! I've Got You Covered.

New little humans have their own, ever-changing playbook!

I can prepare you with the most current understanding of babies. You will learn what their capabilities and biologic needs are so that you can provide responsive, loving care that will lay the foundation for a strong family bond.

NEWBORN AND INFANT CARE CLASS: WHAT TO KNOW IN THE EARLY WEEKS AND MONTHS

Parents find these classes are a good addition to any childbirth class.

Topics We Will Explore:

  • Newborn appearance, capabilities and needs at birth
  • Early bonding
  • What the needs of families are during the 4th trimester
    Understanding babies' behavior
  • Newborn hospital procedures
  • Common feeding patterns within the early days to months
  • Positions and techniques for burping
  • Sleep patterns; Safe sleep environment; Ways to enourage sleep
  • Soothing-Using the 5 S’s to calm your baby can work like magic!
  • Safety-Holding, swaddling, checking temperature, warning signs
  • Hygeine including bathing, skin care, nail care, umbilical cord care, diapering

 

"In the presence of a supportive environment, an attached primary caregiver, and a healthy diet, the brain typically thrives."  - American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on the First One Thousand Days

newborn and infant care class
newborn and infant care class
Newborn Care Class
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BREASTFEEDING:BEYOND THE BASICS 

I frequently hear new moms say "I must be doing it wrong".  But, let's appreciate that neither you or your newborn have done this before.

Topics We Will Explore:

  • Optimizing the Golden Hour to encourage breast seeking behaviors
  • Feeding frequency in the first several days and why this is important for baby and for milk supply
  • Ways to get off to the best start with breastfeeding and promoting a good milk supply
  • Actions to take to manage possible bumps along the way: sleepy baby, engorgement, sore nipples, delayed milk
  • How it works-how breast milk is made and how some medical conditions and habits can affect your supply
  • Positioning to optimize for a deep latch-it really is that important!
  • Feeding and sleeping patterns of newborns
  • Recognizing hunger and satiation cues
  • How partners can help
  • Some common breastfeeding tools that may help in certain situations
  • When to start pumping
  • Breastfeeding nutrition guidelines

  "A newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three."                                                                                     ~Grantly Dick-Read, MD

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I offer these classes each month.  Click on the Learn More Buttons above or the class links below to see available dates. If you don't see a date that works for you, contact me with any questions you may have.

Newborn Care

  • 3 hour Newborn Care class
  • Newborn Care Book with companion web app
  • Related digital handouts and resources
  • New! 2 hour pre-recorded class to watch on your own schedule

In-Person Small Group and Private Class Options Available

Small Group class fee: 150./couple

Private class fee: 250./couple

Contact me for private class scheduling

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Breastfeeding: Beyond the Basics

  • 3 Hour Breastfeeding class
  • Breastfeeding Book with companion web app
  • Related digital handouts and resources

Private Virtual and In-Person Options

Virtual class fee: 125./family

In-person fee: 250./family

In-person, in your home fee: 350./family

Contact me for private class scheduling

 

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My goal is simple: I want you to feel confident, supported and knowledgeable  as you explore, make decisions, and navigate your way through pregnancy, birth and parenthood.  And, I hope to inspire a joyful anticipation of your upcoming role as a new parent.

Thank you so much for meeting with us. It was incredibly helpful and informative. Charlotte and I both feel so grateful that we found your private class and were able to meet you! We really appreciate it. 

~Sam & Charlotte

I truly appreciate your classes and informative emails! It's made both of us feel more prepared and excited for the future with our new family member!

~Anna & Cooper

We found the class really helpful and are so appreciative of your guidance.

~Pamela

Sharon, the online class was great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! All the information was helpful.

~Carol and Eser

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