There’s so much confusing and often conflicting information about breastfeeding and newborn care out there. Spend a Saturday morning with Rooted Birth Doula Collective learning how to take care of your new tiny human!

This class will cover the basics of lactation:

• how our bodies make milk

• milk composition in the early days/weeks

• the “Golden Hour” and first latch

• proper latching techniques and positions

• breast and nipple care

• how to know your baby is getting enough milk

• how to support the lactating parent

We will also cover these newborn care topics:

• Daily Hygiene & Care: Techniques for bathing, umbilical cord care, circumcised/uncircumcised penis care, skin care, and diapering.

• Safety & Health: Safe sleep environments, recognizing signs of illness, when to call the pediatrician, and car seat safety.

• Feeding & Soothing: Breastfeeding, formula feeding, burping techniques, and calming a crying baby.

• Physical Care: Proper ways to hold, burp, and swaddle a baby, as well as managing skin-to-skin contact and tummy time.

• Parental Adjustment: Tips for managing sleep deprivation, postpartum recovery, and adjusting to life with a newborn. 

The instructor is a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and birth and postpartum doula who has supported hundreds of families through birth and postpartum.

This class is $200 and includes admission for you and a partner/support person. We encourage the non-lactating partner/support to attend so they can know how best to offer help!