Classes are private and conducted in the comfort of your own home or you can get a group of expecting friends together for a class! The ideal time for expecting parents to take a class is between 28-36 weeks. However, you are welcome at any point in your pregnancy.
The classes come with an extensive booklet for you to keep and reference once the baby has arrived. I am also available as a resource after the baby is born. All clients are able to reach out at any time, day or night, after the baby is born with any questions, concerns, or breastfeeding issues.
Parents, caregivers, family members with children of any age are welcome to take infant and/or child CPR and choking training.
Public group classes coming soon. But if you would like to take the class with other expecting friends, private group classes are an option!
Comprehensive Class
This is the most popular class and covers breastfeeding, newborn care, baby safety, infant CPR, and choking. This class will give you all of the tools you need to feel confident for the arrival of your new baby! During the breastfeeding portion you will learn how your body produces milk, breastfeeding positions, how to attach your baby to the breast, signs of a good latch, how to know if your baby is getting enough, common breastfeeding issues (and how to fix them), and pumping. You’ll learn about your newborn and all the skills you need to take care of your new little one, including diaper changing, swaddling, bathing, and how to calm a flussy baby. This class also goes over how to care for your newborn’s skin, umbilical cord, circumcision (if applicable) and all important infant safety topics such as safe sleep, immunizations, car seats, preventative safety measures, and when to call the pediatrician. The CPR portion will give you the skills you need in an emergency. You will learn how to recognize if your infant needs CPR as well as the skills needed to administer it. You will also learn how to identify if your baby is choking and how to perform the baby Heimlich. You will also get the chance to practice these skills on a mannequin.
Length: 3 hours*
Price: $600
Breastfeeding
This class is designed for any mom (and partner) interested in breastfeeding or learning more about breastfeeding. Research shows that moms who take lactation classes during and after the pregnancy have higher exclusivity rates and breastfeed for longer. Meredith is a certified lactation counselor and has spent nine years assisting new moms with breastfeeding. During this class you will learn how your body produces milk, breastfeeding positions, how to attach your baby to the breast, signs of a good latch, how to know if your baby is getting enough, common breastfeeding issues (and how to fix them), and pumping.
Length: 1 hour*
Price: $300
Newborn Care and Safety
This class is baby 101 and will teach you about your newborn baby and all the skills you need to take care of your new little one! In this class you will learn how to change your baby’s diaper, swaddling, and how to give your baby a bath. It also covers how to care for your newborn’s skin, umbilical cord, circumcision (if applicable), and nail care. You’ll also learn techniques for calming a fussy baby and all important infant safety topics such as safe sleep, immunizations, car seats, preventative safety measures, and when to call the pediatrician.
Length: 1.5 hours*
Price: $300
Breastfeeding + Newborn care/safety: $400
Infant/child CPR and Choking
As a parent or caregiver, you hope you’ll never have to use CPR or First Aid on your child. This class will prepare you to handle an emergency if something should happen. In this class you will learn how to recognize if your infant needs CPR as well as the skills needed to administer it. You will also learn how to identify if your baby is choking and how to perform the baby Heimlich. You will practice these skills on a mannequin.This class is also available to parents with children over the age of 1 who would like a refresher or to learn child CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
Length: 40 minutes*
Price: $250
*class lengths are approximate and may vary
Discounted Group Rates
Take class with friends!
Comprehensive: $375/couple
Breastfeeding: $200/couple
Newborn care and safety: $200/couple
Breastfeeding + Newborn care and safety: $250/couple
Infant/Child CPR and choking: $200/couple
Newborn care and safety + CPR and choking: $300/couple