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Newborn Care Class

  • Procedures following the baby’s birth

  • Understanding normal newborn characteristics

  • Bathing, diapering, and holding

  • Infant soothing techniques

  • How to get more sleep

  • Protect your mental health

  • When to reach out to your pediatrician

  • Two hours of education

How do I feed my baby?

Prenatal Education to help you prepare for feeding your new baby. 

  • Basics of lactation

  • Understanding feeding and hungry cues in the first 4 weeks

  • How to establish milk supply

  • How to meet your feeding goals.

  • What gadgets you do/don't need​

  • 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.

  • ​Discuss your desires for your birth 

  • How to advocate for your desires

  • Learn strategies to manage pain

  • How to adjust to changes during your birth 

  • Understanding interventions 

  • Hospital Policy vs your preference

  • Review questions to ask your provider 

  • 90 Minutes of Education

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"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it." - Dr. John H. Kennel, MD 

Wholesome Beginnings 

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Serving families in the DC Metro Area in the following counties: Washington, DC., Arlington, Alexandria, Prince George's, Fairfax (inside the beltway) and Silver Spring, MD.

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