The Survival Guide to Life After Baby

Baby, Breastfeeding, and Beyond: Labor is hard, babies are harder, Prepare yourself and your partner for the days, weeks, and months after baby is born with this four part series. Class 1 : Immediate Postpartum and your newborn  What does a newborn look and act like? What medical procedures are required for my baby? What will my immediate postpartum be like?  In this informative class, we will be discussing the magical golden hour, common hospital practices for both mom and baby, and what it will be like going home. We will also cover carseat and sleep safety, and you’ll learn infant CPR. Class 2 : Nuts and Bolts of Breastfeeding In this class we will cover breastfeeding basics, including breastfeeding positions, latch and general information about newborn feeding behaviors. Dianne will also debunk breastfeeding myths and give practical advice on developing a positive and healthy breastfeeding relationship. Class 3 : Back to Work  It’s been 8 weeks already! This class will get you ready for everything related to going back to work after having a baby. We will discuss pumping, milk storage,  feeding schedules and how to continue a solid breastfeeding relationship with your baby. Class 4 : Support 101...we’re lookin’ at you partners! To wrap up our series we will be working directly with partners on what to do to support mom and baby during the postpartum period. We’ll help you to feel confident in your ability to advocate for mom and baby in a hospital setting. We will discuss what partners can do to support a healthy breastfeeding relationship, what you can do before the birth to prepare, and what to look for concerning postpartum mental health disorders.