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Wholesome Beginnings
Supporting families in the Washington, DC Metro Area through Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
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Newborn Care Class
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Procedures following the baby’s birth
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Understanding normal newborn characteristics
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Bathing, diapering, and holding
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Infant soothing techniques
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How to get more sleep
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Protect your mental health
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When to reach out to your pediatrician
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Two hours of education
How do I feed my baby?
Prenatal Education to help you prepare for feeding your new baby.
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Basics of lactation
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Understanding feeding and hungry cues in the first 4 weeks
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How to establish milk supply
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How to meet your feeding goals.
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What gadgets you do/don't need​
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Two hours of education
Help I need a Birth Plan!​
​Not working with a doula but still have questions? Learn how to create a birth plan.
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​Discuss your desires for your birth
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How to advocate for your desires
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Learn strategies to manage pain
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How to adjust to changes during your birth
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Understanding interventions
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Hospital Policy vs your preference
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Review questions to ask your provider
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90 Minutes of Education
"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it." - Dr. John H. Kennel, MD
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