Baby, Breastfeeding, and Blues for Busy Parents

Learn the basics about baby care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery in this accelerated class.

We will spend 55 minutes on each of these topics to better equip you and your partner for caring and feeding your newborn and understanding what the postpartum period will be like for mom and the family! Come prepared to learn and with a list of your concerns and questions for our discussion time!  We will cover the following (and more):

• Baby “funny looking but normal” appearance
• Diapering and bathing
• Cord care and baby booty care
• When to notify your healthcare provider
• Sleep (and lack of)
• Fussy babies
• SIDS
• Breast care
• The first feeding
• Positioning and latch
  

• Stomach size
  
• Normal growth
• What to do if…
• To pump or not to pump
• Physical Postpartum Privileged Pains
• Cesarean recovery
• Warning signs
• Those unhappy feelings and beyond
• Partner’s role
• Partners to parents tips
  

$50 class fee includes you and your partner/support person. Register BELOW. *Please note that refunds will be granted in certain circumstances, but 15% of the payment will be withheld to cover administrative costs.*

Upcoming class dates:
Feb 2 - 9:00 a.m. - noon
March 5 - 5:30 -8:30 p.m.
April date TBD

Classes will be held at Eastview Community Center: 4101 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA

 You can pay for the class by clicking "Buy Now" or contact Angela lactationlady@live.com for more payment options.