Prenatal Education Classes

Expand your knowledge about birth and breastfeeding through a 1-on-1 class.

Comfort and Positions: The Basics

In this 2 hour class, you and your partner, spouse, or main support person will learn about various different coping techniques, comfort measures, as well as options for medical pain relief during labor. This class would most benefit someone planning on giving birth in a hospital setting.

Details:

  • This is a 2 hour private class that takes place in your home.

  • Topics discussed: understanding pain in labor, communication with partner and care team, non-medical pain management techniques and comfort measures, positions for different stages of labor and birth, and medical pain management options.

  • $125 per couple - $90 for current doula clients.

Pay-What-You-Can Virtual Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultation

It is so important to me that every woman who wants to breastfeed, gets the support and help she needs. My hope is with this model, I can reach a greater population with education that’s affordable for them. Every breastfeeding journey should start out with a prenatal assessment to discuss any concerns or questions the parent has about the process of breastfeeding, their family history of breastfeeding, or to discuss past experiences, fears, and expectations. That is why I am offering 1 hour virtual prenatal breastfeeding consultations for expecting parents on a pay-what-you-can basis. Here is what is included in the consultation:

  • Collecting a basic medical history to determine and discuss factors that may impact your lactation and/or breastfeeding experience.

  • Discussion of breastfeeding goals and a plan for meeting those goals.

  • Basic breastfeeding education, including what a good latch looks like, positioning, how colostrum transitions to mature milk, factors that can impact lactation initiation.

  • “Breastfeeding: The First 4 Days” handout.

  • Referral to IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) for complex issues or concerns.

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The Drip: Breastfeeding 101

This 1 hour class aims to lay a foundation for a successful breastfeeding journey. Learners will come away with a deeper understanding of the physiology of breastfeeding, the hormones and body systems involved in producing milk, breast anatomy and changes to be expected in pregnancy, and more.

Details:

  • This is a 1 hour class that takes place in your home.

  • Topics covered: Breast anatomy, stages of lactation, hormones of lactation, infant anatomy and reflexes

  • $100 per couple. $75 for current doula clients.

The Latch: Breastfeeding 102

The information discussed in this class will build off of the foundations laid in The Drip: Breastfeeding 101. In this 2 hour class, parents will learn about how the labor and birth process impacts and initiates lactation, elements of a good latch, positioning, troubleshooting latch issues, and more.

Details:

  • This is a 2 hour class that takes place in your home.

  • Topics covered: how labor and birth impact and initiate lactation, elements of a good latch, positioning, what to expect in the first 72 hours, troubleshooting latch, how to know if your baby is getting enough milk, when to call your doctor or an experienced lactation consultant.

  • $200 per couple. $150 for current doula clients.