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PRIVATE CLASSES

PRIVATE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

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I offer private childbirth classes that are tailored to meet your needs.  We will cover a variety of topics from stages of labor to delivery and more.  The classes can be scheduled at the time and place of your choosing. Some of the topics we will cover are:
  • Comfort Measures
  • How to make a birthplan
  • Labor Coping techniques (Breathing, Massage, Hydrotherapy, etc.)
  • How your body prepares for labor and how  to recognize the signs of labor
  • The stages of labor - what to expect at each stage
  • Common interventions
  • Timing contractions and when to go to hospital or birthing center
  • What to expect when you arrive at the hospital or birthing center
  • Monitoring
  • Pain Medication Options
  • Induction
  • Cesarean Delivery
  • Tips for Partners

PRIVATE BREASTFEEDING &
NEWBORN CARE CLASSES

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I offer classes on breastfeeding and newborn care. Breastfeeding classes offer mothers and their partners the chance to prepare and ask questions before their baby's arrival. Some of the topics we will cover are:
  • How to get breastfeeding/lactation off to the best start
  • How to help your infant latch-on and correct positioning
  • How to know if the baby is getting enough milk
  • How to avoid common breastfeeding problems (engorgement & mastitis) and when to call a lactation professional
  • Understanding baby cues, communication, appearance and sleep patterns, 
  • Understanding common newborn procedures in the hospital
  • Understanding the basics of diapering, cord care, bathing, and assessment of your baby
  • Understanding postpartum adjustment for the whole family
  • Newborn warning signs​
  • ​Baby swaddling/baby wearing/bonding
  • Purpose of skin to skin and tummy time
  • Soothing techniques the 5 S
  • Infant hygiene, including bathing, diapering and nail care
  • Co-sleeping and bed-sharing
  • Post-birth integration, including recovery for the birthing person
  • When to call the pediatrician

Supporting Mothers in Maryland, DC & Northern Virginia


Experience at:

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital
  • Washington Hospital Center
  • Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
  • George Washington University hospital
  • Holy Cross Hospital
  • Shady Grove Hospital
  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Inova Alexandria, Alexandria
  • Reston Inova Hospital
  • Inova Loudoun Hospital
  • Virginia Hospital Center
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
  • ​St Agnes Hospital, Baltimore
  • Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis

CONTACT INFO:

PHONE: 
(202) 279 1089

EMAIL:

nathalie@doulanathalie.com
  • About
  • Services
    • Birth Doula
    • Virtual Labor Support
    • Virtual Postpartum Support
    • Postpartum Doula
    • Private Classes
  • Pricing
  • Picture Gallery
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • FAQ'S
  • Resources
  • Contact