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The first 1000 days of life from conception to age 2 are critical for brain development and lifelong health. Pregnancy nutrition and wellness can have an important impact on baby’s health. Prenatal wellness classes can improve mom and baby nutritional status and overall wellness. Breastfeeding is not always simple and easy.  The early days of breastfeeding can be challenging until mom and baby get the hang of it. Moms that take a breastfeeding class prenatally, are more likely to meet their breastfeeding goals. It helps to learn what normal newborn baby behavior is and how to tell what your baby is trying to communicate with different behaviors. When you are thinking about starting solids, an infant feeding class may help you navigate baby led weaning while making sure your babe gets critical nutrients for optimal brain development.

 
 

 
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Personal BREASTFEEDING CLASS

Schedule an in-person breastfeeding class in my office or online.  If you feel more comfortable learning and asking questions in the privacy of your own home, I can do a home visit for a small travel fee.  Moms are most successful at breastfeeding when they learn what to expect in the early days of nursing.  We will discuss:

·         Strategies to build a good milk supply

·         How to achieve a comfortable latch

·         How to determine whether breastfeeding is going well

·         How to read your baby's behaviors

·         Pumping strategies and pumping plan for return to work

·         Your concerns about breastfeeding

Prenatal classes are scheduled for 60-75 minutes.

PRENATAL NUTRITION Class

The critical 1000 refers to the days between conception and a child’s second birthday. Pregnancy nutrition and wellness is critical to growth and development of your little one.  Certain nutrient deficiencies and high stress can impact a child's lifelong health and brain development. We will discuss critical nutrients and healthy habits to improve overall wellness. In a one hour consultation, you will learn how to nourish yourself, to have a safer, less complicated pregnancy, what nutrients boost your baby’s brain development, and how to choose the best prenatal vitamins with the most bioavailable nutrients.

Preconception and Pregnancy Nutrition Online Course

Mindful eating and healthy nutrition can improve fertility, and pregnancy health. Balancing meals and including specific nutrients are research based ways to improve your likelihood of getting pregnant, staying pregnant and feeling better during your pregnancy. When you nourish well during your pregnancy, your baby is more likely to have better brain health (higher IQ and fewer mood disorders) and healthy metabolism throughout life. In this course, you will:

  • Learn how to nourish yourself while you are trying to conceive to improve your fertility and reduce risk of miscarriage.

  • Learn exactly what foods build a healthy baby including their brain, immune system and body.

  • Learn how to nourish yourself so you’ll have an easier labor with less complications and recover faster postpartum.

  • Improve your mood, have less pregnancy complaints and more energy while keeping your blood sugar levels regulated.

  • Learn how to choose the best prenatal vitamin with the correct types and forms of nutrients.

Nutrition for Postpartum Recovery and Breastfeeding Online Course

Replenish nutrients, regain your energy and feel good in the postpartum period with my postpartum recovery course.

  • Learn what foods and nutrients are important for postpartum recovery and regaining energy.

  • Learn about a few nutrients that can enhance your breastmilk's brain boosting capability.

  • Learn how to portion your plates to get all the nutrients you need to feel good.

  • Learn what supplements are helpful in the postpartum period and how to choose a high quality vitamin.

  • Learn how to eat mindfully and intuitively to develop a healthy relationship with food and your body.

  • Learn how to feel good in your body.

INFANT/TODDLER NUTRITION Consult (Baby Led weaning)

In person consultation or interactive video conference. Includes basic Infant/Toddler nutrition education.  Includes strategies to develop a love for a variety of healthy foods.  Include critical nutrients in baby-led weaning. Learn how and when to introduce foods to avoid allergies.  Implementing a few simple strategies early on can help you avoid the food struggles that so many busy families face. 1 hour consultation.

Baby led weaning online course

Baby Led Weaning is a method of introducing baby to solid foods in a way that honors a baby’s own hunger and fullness cues. Babies who learn to self feed and self regulate with BLW are likely to be healthier throughout life and less likely to be picky eaters. It involves the introduction of solid foods after 6 months and when your baby shows all signs of readiness. With BLW, we trust and allow babies to feed themselves. We start with large, soft pieces of food that the baby can grasp in the palm of their hand. We eat these foods together as a family. Learn about the long lasting benefits of baby led weaning, nutrient needs for older babies and toddlers and how to safely get started with baby led weaning in this video.

Growing Adventurous Eaters and Body Confident Kids Online Course

Grow adventurous eaters and body confident kids with strategies you can use from infancy through childhood in this 27 minute online video course. This recorded class provides strategies that can prevent picky eating in early childhood. If used consistently, these strategies can improve picky eating habits already in place over time. Learn how to instill body confidence in your children so that they feel good in their bodies. The Veggie Prep Guide provides ideas to increase the variety of vegetables your family is eating. It contains simple strategies to prepare tasty veggie side dishes as well as ideas to improve your family's acceptance of vegetables.

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INSURANCE INFORMATION

I am an in-network provider for many Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and United Healthcare plans. If you have any of these plans, you may have coverage for prenatal nutrition consults as well as lactation visits at no out-of-pocket cost to you. Contact me to verify coverage.

For all other insurance companies, I can provide a receipt for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. I cannot guarantee reimbursement.