Postpartum Care Services

Classes

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CLASSES VICKY TEACHES



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Grandparent-To-Be?

Be a Helpful and Up-To-Date Grandma

Whether first grandbaby, multiples, adoption, single mom, same-sex parents...you can be prepared to help. Take your place in the family dynamic. In this ongoing 2-hour workshop, you'll learn how to effectively help your duaghters and sons after the birth.

 

*Listen beyond their words

*Get tips even mama doesn't know about

*What's new and what's old in parenting

*The magical swaddle - learn to burrito-wrap your grandchild!

*How to support breastfeeding, even if you did not nurse your own

*What to do when the baby will not stop crying

*What to do when your daughter will not stop crying...perinatal mood disorders

*How to help from a distance

*How to reassure the family; leave them happy and 

   confident as only grandparents can do

 

Sound advice from a lactation consultant, certified postpartum doula, author, and grandma.

 

WHEN:    Second Thursday of the month

                 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Alma Birth Center

                 1608 SE Ankeny

                  Portland, OR

               

      COST: $30 PER PERSON/OR COUPLE

 PRIVATE CLASSES IN YOUR HOME ON REQUEST $40

 To register or for more information, contact:

Vicky York, IBCLC, CPD

Postpartum Care Services

vmyork@yahoo.com

503.320.5811

www.vickyyorkpostpartumdoula.com

 gift certificates for lactation consultation/ postpartum doula services are discounted by 15% when bought for your kids at the grandma class.

 

 


 
 
Breastfeeding and Newborn Care CombinationClass
taught in your home scheduled at your convenience 
3 hours
$50 (two couples $40 each couple)
 

 Everything parents need to know to get breastfeeding off to a good start from day one

  •  Start with a good latch and positioning
  •  Know when to nurse
  •  Know how to make your baby happy
  •  Know how to care for your breasts, pain is not a necessary part of nursing
  •  Understand milk supply issues
  •  Getting further resources
  •  Pumping and storing breastmilk

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 Covering all the things you need to know to keep your baby healthy and happy and build your own confidence:

  • The only baby "things" you really need, in spite of the consumer hype
  • How often and how much babies need to eat
  • Is it possible to spoil our baby?
  • What to do when they're leaking from every orifice
  • Is my baby breathing?  Or wheezing?
  • How to wrap your baby like a pro
  • Is my baby sleeping too much/ too little?  Should I wake him to nurse?
  • Good reasons to call your doctor
  • Babies and pets
  • How to determine why baby is crying

 

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Vicky York, IBCLC, CPD * Postpartum Care Services * Portland, OR * (503) 320-5811 * vmyork@yahoo.com