This session includes
- history taking of mother and any previous lactation experiences
-discussion about how maternal and newborn medical conditions, birth options and medications can impact lactation
-breast and nipple assessment (with permission)
-recommended resources for lactation information and support
-comprehensive lactation education for mother and support persons following Preparing for Breastfeeding Success curriculum from Nurturing New Beginnings Postpartum Doula Services

evaluate birth and immediate lactation experience for mother and baby
-assess latch and positioning
-assess breast and nipple integrity (with permission)
-assess newborn facial and oral anomalies that may impact sucking skills
-teach mother how to establish, promote, and protect a healthy milk supply
-troubleshoot any lactation challenges and discuss how to overcome them
-teach mother how to use lactation aids like breast pumps, nipple shields, etc.
-supporting families who are supplementing

These visits are designed to help evaluate if the infant feeding plan established during the Lactation Check-in visit is still effective or needs to be altered to promote optimal infant feeding. These visits can also be used to help families introduce new skills like bottle feeding and pumping to an existing routine. I believe in a comprehensive and collaborative approach to optimal infant feeding. I may make referrals as well as recommend working with mom or baby's healthcare provider.

This appointment is for postpartum doula services for families after baby's birth or adoption.

This appointment is for postpartum doula services for families after baby's birth or adoption.

This appointment is for postpartum doula services for families after baby's birth or adoption.

This appointment is for postpartum doula services for families after baby's birth or adoption.

This appointment is for postpartum doula services after baby's birth or adoption.

This appointment is for postpartum doula services for families after baby's birth or adoption.

As a postpartum doula client, I want to ensure that you and your family feel as prepared as possible to navigate the experiences that postpartum can bring such as: maternal mental and physical health, infant care and feeding, postpartum nutrition, relationships, and sibling adjustment just to name a few. These virtual prenatal appointments are informal and meant for times of information sharing, discussion, planning, and listening to help you feel more at ease for the next chapter of life.

Mentorship from Melissa, your Evidence Based Birth® Instructor
Six classes virtual classes with your EBB Instructor and classmates to prepare for the labor process and practice your labor skills topics include: pros and cons of several childbirth options, comfort techniques, advocacy, newborn care, and breastfeeding.
Five weeks of online videos for you and your partner(s) to watch together outside of class.
Digital workbook or spiral bound notebook mailed to you before class.

This class is designed to help you and your family prepare for the arrival of your baby with the goal of making the fourth trimester a time of rest, recovery, bonding, and adjusting to a new normal. We'll identify your circle of support, learn about healthy postpartum meals and snacks, how to create a home space of ease, what physical and emotional changes you may expect after baby, realistic postpartum recovery, and how to strengthen your relationship with family members, especially your partner.

This class will give you the evidence-based information you need to understand what is normal newborn appearance and behavior. You'll learn calming techniques for babies and how to help parent frustrations. We'll practice diaper changing, swaddling, and immersion bathing. You'll learn warning signs of newborn illness and ways to keep your baby safe. We'll discuss optimal infant feeding choices. Finally you'll get tips for age-appropriate interaction with your newborn that promote bonding and brain growth.

This class will give you the evidence-based information you need to get breastfeeding off to a great start from day one. You'll learn how breastfeeding benefits mom and baby, effective latching, comfortable feeding positions, how to avoid common challenges, the role of partners in breastfeeding success, and how to make breastfeeding a normal rhythm for you and your family.