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Infant Care Classes

Babies Music Class: Music Folk

Babies Music Class: Music Folk

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Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418

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Day & Time: Tuesday at 10:30am or Sunday at 1:15pm

Note: Have you noticed that your baby can sing, or “coo” to you already but can’t speak yet? Studies show that they can match pitch as early as 2 weeks old. Try singing to them and listen for the sounds and reactions they make. Most parents don’t realize that their babies come into the world wired to make music. They are born ready to make music! 

In fact, “babies who participate in music classes with their parents/caregiver in the first year of life, smile more, communicate better and show earlier and more sophisticated brain responses to music” (Study from McMaster University). Not to mention all the other benefits by starting music as a baby. They develop so many skills; cognitive, social, emotional growth, language development, fine motor skills as they embark on their lifelong musical journey. This is such a wonderful activity to do with your baby to start to stimulate their brains and bodies and share the joy of music making and bonding with them as a baby. In this class we will not only learn music, but also some baby signs as well.

Breastfeeding Basics

Breastfeeding Basics

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Format: online via Zoom

Price: $50 per couple

Time & Day: (Online) Wednesday, 6:30pm to 8:00pm 

Note: This is a one-session, online course that covers all the essentials for breastfeeding. It is appropriate for those new to breastfeeding who are unable to attend the in-person version and those who need a refresher for their next baby. Partners are highly encouraged to tune in as well!

Topics:

  • Benefits of breastfeeding
  • Getting a good latch
  • Positioning techniques
  • Establishing and maintaining your milk supply
  • Troubleshooting
  • Debunking myths and outdated advice
  • Pumping tips and tricks
  • How partners can help

Comprehensive Guide to Breastfeeding

Comprehensive Guide to Breastfeeding

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Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418

Price: $80 per couple

Time & Day: Saturday, 9:30-11:30

Note:

This is an in-person class that covers all the essentials for breastfeeding. Class includes hands-on activities with infant models to get a better feel for positioning as well as the opportunity to examine the equipment and supplies that will help you along the way. Partners are highly encouraged to attend!

Topics:

  • Benefits of breastfeeding
  • Getting a good latch
  • Positioning techniques including hands-on practice with infant models
  • Establishing and maintaining your milk supply
  • Troubleshooting
  • Debunking myths and outdated advice
  • Pumping tips and tricks including demonstrations of how the equipment is used
  • How partners can help

Comprehensive Infant Care Package

Comprehensive Infant Care Package

Format: Virtual & In-Person

Price: 

Non-Clients: $225 ($15 savings)

Doula Clients: $210 ($30 savings)

Day & Time: TBD, this will be determined per class

Note: This package is great for first-time parents as well as parents returning to the infant scene after a long hiatus. Classes are in-person and include: 

  • Comprehensive Guide to Breastfeeding (worth $80)
  • Infant CPR and Safety (worth $80)
  • Newborn Care (worth $80)

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Infant Safety & CPR Class

Infant Safety

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Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418

Price: $80 per couple

Time & Day: Saturday from 9:30am to  11:30am

Note: This class is for educational purposes only and is not for CPR certification.

Keeping your new baby safe will be a top priority before he or she is even born. This one-session class reviews two important yet often overlooked topics – infant CPR and infant car seat safety. It can be taken before or after pregnancy, and is recommended for parents and any regular caregivers (grandparents, etc.). It is also appropriate for couples adopting a newborn baby. Bring your baby’s car seat with you to have it professionally installed by our certified child passenger safety technician at the end of class!

Topics:

  • Recognizing an infant needing emergent intervention
  • How to provide choking relief for an infant with an obstructed airway
  • How to perform CPR on an infant
  • Safe sleeping and protecting against SIDS
  • Car safety
  • Proper use of car seats and buckles
  • One-on-one help with installing your baby’s car seat

Newborn Care Class

Newborn Care Class

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Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418

Price: $80 per couple

Day & Time: Saturday, from 9:30am to 11:30am 

Note:

This one-session, in-person class reviews normal growth and development in infants from birth to 6 months of age. It is a fun, interactive class that will help reduce any anxiety you might be feeling. Activities include hands-on demonstrations and opportunities for practicing swaddling, diapering, and other infant care. This class may be taken during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. It is also appropriate for couples adopting a newborn baby.

Topics:

  • Sleep habits
  • Feeding
  • Swaddling
  • Diapering
  • Baby wearing
  • Calming a crying baby
  • Family values clarification when facing unexpected challenges
  • Managing stress as new parents
  • Dispelling myths of early parenting

Parent Coaching

Parent Coaching

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Format: Virtual

Price: $100 per couple

Day & Time: TBD, this will be decided with Ashley Minihan

Note: This is an in-person, private session

Your doula or pediatrician is a great source for advice after you have your baby, but some families are looking for a little bit more support. Through our Parent Coaching program, begin to anticipate your baby’s needs. Our Parent Coaches provide you with evidence-based infant and child development education, and partner with you to help navigate your way into parenthood. We will discuss sleeping, feeding, crying, discipline, typical and atypical development, and how to support your baby’s advancement through all of their growth stages. Parents can also monitor baby’s development through Ages and Stages screenings. Here you and your baby engage in activities that help track progress as well as be provided a referral for more in-depth assessment if there is concern.

Our Instructors

Asha Evans
8+ years of experience
  • RN, LCCE, CLC
  • Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
  • Lactation Counselor
  • Labor & Birth Nurse
Instructor for: Childbirth, Early Parenting, and Breastfeeding
Ashley Minihan

15+ years of experience

  • CD(DONA), CLC, CPST, ICCE
  • Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
  • Certified Lactation Counselor
  • Certified Childbirth Educator
  • Certified Spinning Babies® Parent Educator
  • DONA Certified Doula

Instructor for: Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Hello First Trimester, Mindful Birth, Spinning Babies, and Advanced Coping Strategies

Samantha Heenan

5+ years of experience

  • CD(DONA), CPST-I, CPES
  • Certified in Child Passenger Safety
  • Certified in Placenta Encapsulation
  • DONA Certified Doula

Instructor for: Infant Safety & CPR and Breastfeeding

Rebecca Greenberg

5+ years of experience

  • CD(DONA)
  • DONA Certified Doula

Instructor for: Early Parenting and 4th Trimester Support Group

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