Infant Care and Breastfeeding
Hard as it is to imagine, after this pregnancy, there will be a baby to take care of! This private class covers the essentials of caring for and feeding your newborn. We discuss baby care basics like:
- Grooming, diapering and bathing
- When to call the pediatrician
- Sleep issues
- Coping with fussiness and colic
- Finding breaks
- Getting out
- Setting up a nursery
…as well as a primer to get you off to a good start with breastfeeding, featuring:
- Frequency of breastfeeding
- Establishing a proper latch
- Ensuring that the baby is feeding amply at the breast
- Troubleshooting/Common Concerns about breastfeeding
- What to do if you need more help
- Emotional issues around breastfeeding
Interested in Group Classes? I also teach Newborn Care at Realbirth Education Center in Chelsea once or twice per month.