Prepare for postpartum with confidence.
We are now offering in-person, prenatal group classes in Westchester & Brooklyn. All classes are taught by lactation providers who are also experienced doulas.
Our 2-hour class is divided into 2 sections that must be booked together:
Part I: Lactation / Infant Feeding (~75 minutes)
Part II: Newborn Care (~45 minutes)
Total Cost: $75-200 (depending on your insurance coverage)
This class will cover key topics
including, but not limited to:
What to expect the first week of feeding your baby
What factors can interfere with feeding your baby the way you planned
What you can do to prepare for breastfeeding/bodyfeeding, pumping, and/or bottle feeding
What do you actually need to buy to support your feeding journey
How to read your baby's feeding and sleepy cues
How to recognize feeding issues and illnesses
How to soothe your baby (including techniques such as babywearing)
How to establish safe sleep practices and TummyTime
How to diaper, burp, and hold your baby
How to implement basic newborn hygiene
e.g. bathing, umbilical cord care, nasal hygiene, etc.
How to access other community resources