We know you're busy. Between preparing for birth, reading all the books, and getting your nursery perfectly perfect, there's not a lot of time to think about life at home after your baby arrives.
We're here to help!
Want to know everything there is to know about bringing home your baby, from swaddling to feeding? Our Infant Feeding and Newborn Care class is one of the best and most thorough options offered to new parents in the Triangle, hands down. We have expanded this class to include breastfeeding/infant feeding and baby care basics in a two part series! This fun, unique class includes all of the practical, goals-based information and hands-on practice with the convenience you've come to expect from Emerald Doulas.
Join us for this one-of-a-kind class that will give you hands-on, practical experience with newborn care AND help you feel confident and prepared to feed your baby. Registration is $150 PER FAMILY
Like all events we offer at Emerald Doulas, our classes are trans-inclusive and we affirm all families, regardless of how they are created. If your family includes more than one co-parent, or if you're bringing a baby into your family via surrogacy or adoption and would like to attend this class as a family unit, just let us know when you register.
This class offers information (and demonstrations) on:
Expectations for the first days and weeks with your newborn | Normal newborn sleep | Swaddling | Diapering | Soothing your newborn(s) | Preparation for breastfeeding | Partner support | Basic supplies for breastfeeding | Hunger cues | Comfortable breastfeeding & bottle feeding positions | Getting a good latch | Common difficulties and solutions | Safe milk storage | Local resources | Safe formula and bottle preparation
**Note: Our Childbirth Education students receive 20% off the registration price for our Infant Feeding and Newborn Care class. Email us for the discount code if you want to register for both classes at once, otherwise, the code will be emailed to CBE students upon registration. You must register for Childbirth Education first. This discount cannot be combined with the EmDo client discount, and cannot be applied, refunded, or credited retroactively.
2024 Sunday Afternoon Class - in Person
It's important to note: ***The below registration is for a class which meets weekly, for two hours, over two weeks.
(The time you're choosing below is for the START time and day). ***
Sunday afternoons 4-6pm
January 7 &15
Feb. 11 & 18
March 10 & 17
April 14 & 21
May 5 &12
June 9 & 16
July 14 & 21
August 11 & 17
September 15 & 22
October 13 & 20
November 10 & 17