Prepared Parent
Four-part prenatal education series:
-Newborn care
-Safety & infant CPR
-Postpartum expectations & creating postpartum plan
-Infant feeding class & plan
One hour virtual visits after baby arrives:
-Week one: 3 visits
-Weeks two-four: 2 visits each week
-Weeks five-eight: 1 visit each week
-Week ten: 1 visit
-Week twelve: 1 visit
Messaging during our time together
Newborn Care & Safety Class
My one-day, 3.5 hour newborn care class covers everything you need to know about the first 12 weeks with your new baby. We will discuss everything from newborn characteristics, bathing, and soothing your baby, to car seat safety, safe sleep practices, and home safety tips. We will also learn and practice infant CPR & choking relief, according to the American Heart Association's Family & Friends guidelines.
The class is designed to empower parents and help them feel confident during the newborn phase and beyond.
Learn some pro tips, ask plenty of questions, and leave knowing about local resources that will help you navigate the first year.
This is a great 3rd-trimester course, but taking it any time ahead of the baby’s arrival will serve you well! Partners are welcome and encouraged to join (and are included in the price). This is for one of my regularly-scheduled group classes. If you are interested in a private class, the price will be higher.
Navigating Pregnancy Class
In this intro-to-pregnancy class, learn tips and resources to help you feel confident about pregnancy, birth, and caring for your baby.
Topics include:
-Pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn expectations
-Pregnancy and new-parent education options and resources
-Baby registry "do"s and "don't"s
-"Preparing for your baby" checklist
-Birth and postpartum plan templates
And most importantly, getting connected to the community.
If you love a good list, this is your sign to register now! Price includes birthing parent and partner or support person. This is for one of my regularly-scheduled group classes. If you would like a private class, the price will be higher.
Planning Session
2 hour prenatal planning session. Topics include:
-How to create a baby registry with products and support services that fit your needs and goals
-How to create a postpartum plan to divide responsibilities, create and maintain boundaries with guests, and make time for self-care
-Options for feeding baby and how to use the method you choose (breast/bodyfeeding, bottle feeding, etc.)
Virtual Postpartum Doula Support
Sometimes it's nice just to have someone to check in with! I'm here for all your newborn care questions, before or after baby is here. Packages include one hour-long video call a week, plus messaging throughout our time together. Price is per week. Options to pre-pay by the hour ($30 per video phone call), $75 per week, or $250 per month.
In-Person Postpartum Doula Support
I'll take care of you! I'm here to be a helping hand and trained eye for those first few weeks with your baby. Whether you need to take a shower or nap, have questions about baby care, or just want someone to be there to help out, I've got you covered. Pre-paid by the hour (starting at 4 hour minimum).
Responsibilities include:
-Diapering, feeding, swaddling, and other basic newborn care
-Assisting with breast/bodyfeeding, pumping, and other feeding methods
-Light housework: baby's laundry, dishes, tidying up, snack preparation, etc.
-Answering newborn and postpartum care questions
-Providing professional referrals as needed
I *do not*:
-Stay home alone with baby
-Care for pets (besides letting dogs outside when needed)
-Care for older siblings
-Administer medications or bathe baby
-Give medical advice outside my scope of practice
Overnight Postpartum Doula Support
I'll take care of you! I'm here to be a helping hand and trained eye for those first few weeks with your baby. Pre-paid by the hour (starting at 6 hour minimum).
Responsibilities include:
-Diapering, feeding, swaddling, and other basic newborn care throughout the night
-Encourage baby to sleep longer stretches using developmentally appropriate methods (i.e. ensuring baby's needs are still being met)
-Assisting with breast/bodyfeeding, pumping, and other feeding methods
-Light housework: baby's laundry, dishes, tidying up, snack preparation, etc.
-Answering newborn and postpartum care questions
-Providing professional referrals as needed
I *do not*:
-Stay home alone with baby
-Follow developmentally inappropriate sleep training methods
-Care for pets (besides letting dogs outside when needed)
-Care for older siblings
-Administer medications or bathe baby
-Give medical advice outside my scope of practice
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