Are you expecting your first baby but haven’t had much experience caring for or holding a newborn?

Planning on breastfeeding but aren’t sure how to begin? Prepare for your little one’s arrival with Raquel in her private Newborn Care and Breastfeeding Basics course all from the comfort of your home! (Outside of GR will incur a small travel fee)

In this private class you will learn:

Newborn Care

Going from a couple to a family-how to best prepare for parenthood together

What to expect in a “day in the life” with a newborn

Feeding and hunger cues baby will show you

How to hold, pass, and pick up baby safely

Diapering, dressing, and swaddling

Comfort holds and soothing baby

What is normal and what’s not in the early weeks

Newborn hacks and tricks

Packing a diaper bag

Breastfeeding

Types of milk your body makes and how to support each stage successfully

Maintaining milk supply in the beginning and throughout your breastfeeding journey

Steps to a pain-free latch

How often should I feed the baby?

Hunger cues and other baby signals

Best breastfeeding positions

Common problems and how to resolve them quickly

Breastfeeding equipment: What do you really need and how to use the items you’ve been gifted. Haaka pump, nipple shields, collectors and more!

How to make sure baby is getting enough

Tips to help you breastfeed for 1 year or longer

We coordinate together the dates and times that will work best. For example: 2 consecutive Tuesdays 6:30-9PM. Or a Saturday afternoon 12-5pm.

*Price is per couple.