NEWBORN CARE
And Feeding Classes
The fourth trimester, or the three months immediately following birth, is a crucial time for connection as your family navigates new routines, including breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, and healing and thriving postpartum
Are prenatal classes helpful? Absolutely!
Preparing for the fourth trimester is just as important, if not more so, than preparing for birth. This period involves significant transitions for everyone!
By proactively preparing for the fourth trimester, especially by learning about breastfeeding, newborn care, and establishing support systems, you can create a more attachment-focused and less stressful transition for your family, ultimately supporting successful breastfeeding, healthy milk production, and a positive postpartum experience.
Nourishing Baby and Yourself - FREE CLASS
Preparing for your breastfeeding journey begins before your baby arrives. In this conversational class, you'll have the invaluable opportunity to meet with a lactation consultant prenatally to address all of your feeding questions and concerns. We believe that confidence, coupled with realistic expectations, paves the way for the most successful feeding outcomes.
We'll delve into tips for a great start, exploring the significance of the golden hour, the natural breast crawl, and your baby's innate feeding reflexes. Understanding newborn behavior and feeding communication is key, so we'll discuss responsive feeding and how to recognize your baby's hunger and fullness cues, and plenty more!
Beyond Birth
Newborn Essentials: Prepare for Parenthood Beyond Birth
This class equips you with essential skills for the postpartum period, covering everything from newborn basics (bathing, diapering, sleep) and babywearing to laying the groundwork for successful co-parenting. Set realistic expectations and gain the knowledge to confidently care for your newborn and navigate early parenthood.
Here We Go Again
Prepare your family to joyfully and peacefully welcome your newest baby in our comprehensive workshop designed to help you thrive during the postpartum period.
We'll cover essential reminders for newborn feeding and strategies for successful breastfeeding, refresh your understanding of newborn behavior, and explore realistic expectations for this special time. For the parents, we'll discuss a "postpartum re-do" to implement new ideas, guidance on preparing for parenting one more, and practical tips for sibling preparation – including prenatal conversations, postpartum responses, managing expectations for older children, and fostering connection.
Learn parenting practices that support a harmonious transition, ensuring your family and heart expand with ease and joy.
Breastfeeding and Newborn Mentor
Katie DaMota, MAS, Lactation Consultant
Katie has built a reputation by consulting with families and working hard to solve the challenges that arise with the complexity of infant feeding, sleep concerns, and early parenting. She holds a master's degree in Maternal and Child Nutrition and Lactation from the University of California, Davis as well as held an international certification in lactation consulting for 15 years. Her extensive background in the fields of child development and women's health has allowed her to make a career of her passion for guiding parents to make healthy decisions for themselves and their children.
Class Dates for 2025
Select the date you would like to book below to register and pay the week before your class.
Some midwives cover the cost of these classes
Beyond Birth & Nourishing Baby are available as a bundle.
Add both to your cart and use coupon code POSTPARTUM for a $15 discount.
Beyond Birth: Newborn Essentials
Postpartum planning, newborn care, early parenting and intro to feeding
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