Childbirth Education & Lactation
Serving Greater Lansing, MI
contact@abbiemullins.com
517.798.4878 (p)
517.225.0490 (f)
Class Description
3 hours - $120
A private, comprehensive newborn care class covering the following topics:
-Normal Newborn Traits
-Skin-to-Skin
-Newborn Appearance
-Possible Tests and Procedures
-Newborn Reflexes and Senses
-Newborn Play and Development
-Newborn Behavior
-States of Alertness
-Newborn Sleep
-Room-Sharing
-Gagging & Choking
-Breathing Patterns
-Crying and Comforting
-Why Babies Cry
-Infant Crying Patterns
-Comfort Techniques
-Coping With a Crying Baby
-Abusive Head Trauma
-Postpartum Emotions
-Newborn Feeding
-Breastfeeding Basics
-When to Feed Your Baby
-Hunger Cues
-Burping
-Is My Baby Getting Enough?
-Diapering
-Diapering Options
-Diaper Rash
-Stool and Urine Patterns
-Diaper Bag Checklist
-Bathing
-Diapering
-Dressing
-Swaddling
-Cord Care
-Bathing / Nail Care / Dressing
-Sponge and Tub Bathing
-Water Safety
-Skin and Nail Care
-Dressing
-Newborn Health
-Umbilical Cord Stump Care
-Understanding Circumcision
-Signs of Illness
-Keep Your Baby Healthy
-Well-Baby Visits
-Choosing Your Baby's Healthcare Provider
-Newborn Safety
-Car Seats and Care Safety
-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Safe Baby Gear
Pet Safety
-Siblings
-Outdoor Safety
-Childcare
-Infant CPR Basics (THIS IS NOT A CPR CERTIFICATION COURSE, but we will review the basics so you are prepared for an emergency. I encourage you to consider enrolling in a CPR Course in the community.)
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Includes a 50 page full-color comprehensive newborn care guide; access code to exclusive companion web app including: more than 20 videos, feeding/diaper log, baby milestone tracker, well-baby appointment tracker, white noise player, lullaby player, printable PDF charts and lists, web links to trusted pregnancy, birth, infant safety and parenting resources and more.
Class Setting
Classes are offered in a private, comfortable setting in my home in DeWitt. I have a private office, bathroom and family style lounge area for class comfort complete with a projector for videos/slides and room to work on techniques. If you would like to take a small group class, take a look at my group class offerings. For mothers/couples wishing for classes offered in their home due to bedrest or other special circumstances, I will travel within 20 mi of the Lansing area for a minimal travel fee. Please contact me if you are looking for classes in your home.
Looking for a Group Newborn Care Class?
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