Prenatal Baby Care Hands-on Training

Service Description

Newborn Care Training Course This 2.5 hour course is specifically designed for parents seeking overnight postpartum doula support, helping them gain confidence in caring for their newborn. Topics covered include: 1. Swaddling Techniques – Learn proper methods for keeping your baby safe and comfortable. 2. Baby Wearing Demonstrations – Explore how to wear your baby securely with different carriers. 3. Soothing Techniques – Effective ways to calm a fussy baby. 4. Bathing and Diapering – Step-by-step guidance on bathing and changing your baby. 5. Trimming Baby’s Nails – Safe methods to keep your baby’s nails short. 6. Newborn Behavior – Understanding normal vs abnormal newborn characteristics. 7. Newborn Sleep – Tips on biologically normal newborn sleep and how to help develop their circadian rhythm. 8. Safe sleep and SIDS And much more to help you navigate those first critical weeks with your newborn! Did you know that newborns need to feed every two to three hours, seemingly round the clock? Most parents will tell you that their biggest challenge during the first few weeks postpartum is trying to get some sleep! Sleep deprivation due to the purportedly constant demands of a newborn can weigh heavy on any parent and in many cases can negatively effect the mother's milk volume, the parent's moods, and their ability to properly bond and care for their newborn. You will also learn: Important evidence-based information on safe sleep for your newborn. About the dreaded "cluster feeds" and ways to deal with them and use them to your advantage. Ways to support and assist your newborn's natural circadian rhythm development in an effort to gradually sync with your own sleep cycles. And more... Request to book this course for a one-on-one presentation with your Postpartum Doula to prepare you before your precious baby arrives!