classes DRAFT | LittleTree Lactation

CLASSES

PERINATAL EDUCATION

Private and group classes taught over Zoom or in-person.

These 8 hour classes are held over two days, and are designed to be an interactive and discussion-oriented way to learn about pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and breastfeeding basics. Cost includes all materials and light refreshments.

Class structure may vary, but all classes will include:

LATE PREGNANCY

Physical and emotional changes
Common health concerns
Fitness
Preparing for labour

LABOUR & CHILDBIRTH

FEE

Zoom (Group) - $150

Zoom (Private) - $200

In-person (Group) - $250

In-person (Private) - $300

Signs of early labour
Stages of labour
Timing contractions
Braxton hicks and "false labour"

PAIN MANAGEMENT & COPING STRATEGIES

Breathing
Relaxation
Massage
Counter pressure
Water
Birthing/peanut balls
Rebozo, TENS
Medication, epidurals

CHILDBIRTH/DELIVERY

Positions
Pushing
Vaginal birth
Caesarean or assisted birth
Episiotomies, tears
Pitocin
Afterbirth

BREASTFEEDING

Colostrum, first feed
Feeding cues
Latch
Feeding schedule
How to tell if baby is getting enough milk
Common challenges
Special considerations

POSTPARTUM PERIOD

Maternal health and recovery
Support
Diapering
Sleeping options
Bathing
Umbilical care
Common questions/challenges
Special considerations
Safe formula/bottle feeding

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PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION

Designed to be interactive and discussion-oriented, our 2 hour Prenatal Breastfeeding Education offers a more in-depth look at common breastfeeding concerns.

Class structure may vary, but all classes will include:

Benefits of breastfeeding
Preparing to breastfeed
Nutritional composition of colostrum and breast milk
Latch
Breastfeediing positions
Feeding schedules
How to tell if baby is getting enough milk
Breastfeeding and co-sleeping
Common challenges
Special considerations

FEE

Zoom (Group) - $100 per person/couple

In-person (Group) - $150 per person/couple

Zoom (Private) - $150

In-person (Private) - $200