Prenatal Classes for Confident Parenting
Baby Care Class: Essential Skills for New Parents
This class is designed to equip new and expecting parents with the essential skills and knowledge to confidently care for their little ones. This class covers a wide range of topics to help you navigate the early days of parenting with ease.
What You'll Learn:
Newborn Basics: Understanding your baby's needs, from feeding and diapering to bathing and soothing.
Safe Sleep Practices: Tips and techniques to promote safe sleep for your baby and establish healthy sleep habits.
Feeding Fundamentals: Guidance on breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, including techniques, frequency, and how to recognize hunger cues.
Baby's Development: Insights into your baby's growth and developmental milestones during the first year.
Soothing Techniques: Effective methods to calm a fussy baby and support their emotional well-being.
Health and Safety: Essential information on baby-proofing your home, recognizing signs of illness, and when to seek medical advice.
Parenting Support: Tips for self-care and managing the challenges of new parenthood.
2 hour class in home - $275
2 hour class via telehealth - $250
Group class - $150 per couple
Lactation Prenatal Class: Preparing for Your Breastfeeding Journey
This class is designed to help expectant parents prepare for a successful breastfeeding experience. This informative and supportive class provides essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the early days of breastfeeding confidently.
What You'll Learn:
Breastfeeding Basics: Understanding the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby, including nutritional needs and emotional bonding.
Latching Techniques: Hands-on guidance on proper latching techniques to ensure a comfortable and effective breastfeeding experience.
Feeding Patterns: Recognizing your baby's hunger cues, understanding feeding schedules, and knowing what to expect in the early weeks.
Common Challenges: Discussing potential breastfeeding challenges, such as soreness, engorgement, and supply issues, and how to address them.
Pumping and Storing Milk: Tips for using a breast pump, storing breast milk safely, and maintaining milk supply.
Support Resources: Identifying local and online resources for lactation support, including how to find a lactation consultant.
Partner Support: Discussing how partners can support breastfeeding, including feeding options and practical assistance.
2 hour class in home - $275
2 hour class via telehealth - $250
Group class - $150 per couple
May be covered by insurance
Childbirth Preparation Class: Empower Yourself for the Big Day
Prepare for the arrival of your little one with our comprehensive Childbirth Preparation Class. This class is designed to equip expectant parents with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed for a positive childbirth experience.
What You'll Learn:
Understanding Labor: Learn about the stages of labor, what to expect, and how your body works during this transformative process.
Comfort Measures: Discover various techniques to manage pain and discomfort during labor, including breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and positioning.
Medical Interventions: Gain insight into common medical interventions such as epidurals, inductions, and C-sections, including when they might be necessary and what to expect.
Birth Plans: Discuss the importance of creating a birth plan, including your preferences for labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care.
Role of Your Support Team: Understand the roles of your partner and other support people during labor, and how they can help you through the process.
Postpartum Recovery: Learn about what to expect in the immediate postpartum period, including physical recovery and emotional well-being.
Newborn Care Basics: Get an overview of newborn care, including feeding, diapering, and soothing techniques to help you feel prepared for life with your new baby.
3 hour class in home - $350
3 hour class via telehealth - $350
Group class - $150 per couple
