classes
I offer several classes to support your breastfeeding journey.
If you do not see what you are looking for, please don't hesitate to reach out.
*Multi-class and Small Group Discounts available;
classes not covered by insurance but a receipt will be provided for reimbursement via Healthcare Spending Accounts.
Check your insurance coverage through The Lactation Network
infant
feeding
2-Hours
This private, comprehensive class aims to build your confidence towards achieving your breast or chestfeeding goals. Includes demonstration and positioning practice with a weighted doll.
Covered Topics
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Benefits of breastmilk
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Dynamic breastmilk composition
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Newborn feeding patterns
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Positioning & latch
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Milk expression & pumping
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Milk storage
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Common challenges
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Partner support
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Newborn growth patterns
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And more...
Customized to your concerns
Anytime during pregnancy but ideally before 35 weeks
Investment & Insurance
baby
basics
2-Hours
This private, comprehensive baby basics class aims to build your confidence in caring for your infant and meeting all of their needs, as well as your own. The class content will be customized to any specific concerns you may have.
covered topics
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Newborn feeding and growth
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Newborn sleep patterns
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Tummy time
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Soothing the fussy baby
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Infant safety
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Post partum blues vs depression
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When to call the pediatrician
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Basic care skills including bathing, swaddling, diapering, burping, and suctioning
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Care of the umbilical cord & circumcised infant
Anytime during pregnancy but ideally by 34 weeks
Partners and/or support persons are encouraged to attend!
Investment & insurance
NICU
specific
Two-Part Series
This private, comprehensive class focuses on the unique needs of the parent and newborn in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This is a two-part series. The first prepares you to bond with your baby during separation and build and maintain your supply with a pump; while the second part is geared towards techniques to transition to breast.
Topics Include:
Part One
Part Two
You will learn:
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How to build and maintain your milk supply through pumping
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Skills to effectively express colostrum
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Bonding with your baby even while separated
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Can be In-home or Virtual
Investment & insurance
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This class focuses on tips and tricks to help transition your baby to breast after tube or bottle feedings.
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We will review positioning tips and tricks with a doll.
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Best to be in-person but can be done virtually
Investment & insurance
