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Lactation + Newborn Care Class

  • birthED 6 6th Ave N., Suite 2 Hopkins, MN 55343 (map)

This 3-hour combo class was brought by request from some of our birthED alums. Perfect for a full lactation education including tips and tricks in the early days as well as what to expect as you nurse your baby in the first year of life. Also adding on the bonus hour of newborn basic care and comfort techniques.

Educator: Nicole Stecker RN, MN, LCCE, IBCLC, BD

In our Lactation + Newborn Care class you will learn:

  • Lactation in the golden our and what to expect.

  • Lactation expectations and realities in the first week

  • Breastmilk safe storage and handling

  • When/how to incorporate bottling and pumping

  • Common pitfalls and strategies to have your most successful nursing journey

  • Basic newborn care strategies

  • Soothing tools and tricks

  • Diapering, swaddling, and newborn care

COST: $150

COST INCLUDES: Pregnant person + birthing partner

Refunds/Cancellations: Canceling your reservation 8 or more days in advance results in a 100% refund, minus a $50 administration fee. Canceling 0-7 days in advance results in no refund, although you may transfer your registration to a future offering of the same class, if available.

**A minimum of 3 students is required to run any class. You will be notified if minimums are not reached and private classes will be offered. birthED will never leave you without education!

Earlier Event: January 25
Home Birth Prep Class