Lactation & Newborn Care Basics (Live Online)

Your Path to Confident Newborn Care and FeedingStart breastfeeding / bodyfeeding successfullyUnderstanding pitfalls and barriers to successful lactationDelaying newborn procedures when safeThe golden hourSkin to skin contact and the breast crawl: How babies can latch on their own, if we let them.Milk supply fundamentalsHow to Successfully LatchWhat does a good latch look like? Identify signs of a poor latch.How to help your infant latch on and the best positioning to support a good latchThe 4 indicators that baby is getting enough milkWhy pain is an indication that something is wrongNavigate Lactation and Feeding ChallengesOvercome the lack of education and supportHow to fix painful breastfeeding/bodyfeedingHow to increase low milk supplyWhat to do when your baby isn't gaining weightWhat is tongue-tie and how does it impact feedingFeeding baby while having to return to work (because of lack of mandated federal leave)Understand Newborn ProceduresApgar score, eye ointment, vitamin K shot, weighingWhich procedures are necessary, why they’re done, and which can be delayed to support bonding/lactationUnderstanding the American Academy of Pediatrics' stance on delaying newborn proceduresKeeping baby in your room vs. the sending baby to newborn nurseryHow to Care for Your NewbornUnderstanding normal infant behavior, communication, appearance, and sleep patternsBonding basics: soothing tips and basics to minimize crying and build secure attachmentDiapering baby and how to know if baby is getting enoughUmbilical cord care and bathing/sponge-bathingBottle Feeding, Pumping & SupplementationWhen and how to introduce bottle feedingProper bottle feeding techniquesBest practices for breastfeeding/bodyfeeding parents who want to bottle feedUnderstand when supplementation may be necessary