Classes
All classes are held in your home or my Roseville office. Breastfeeding & Beyond and Working Mom classes are also held at the California Birth Center in Rocklin.
All classes are held in your home or my Roseville office. Breastfeeding & Beyond and Working Mom classes are also held at the California Birth Center in Rocklin.
For more information ~contact
Mothers & Babies First
916-771-2440
or
California Birth Center for dates, times and fees: 916-223-7731
Class fees will vary depending on weather they are private or at the Birth Center.
..................................
..................................
Breastfeeding & Beyond
Breastfeeding & Beyond
Getting it right from day one
Getting it right from day one
This is a research and evidence based, compre-hensive 2.5 hour class for expectant couples.
This class is based on the ground-breaking work of researchers like Dr. Lennart Righard, Dr. Suzanne Colson, Anne-Marie Widstrom and many others.
This is a research and evidence based, compre-hensive 2.5 hour class for expectant couples.
This class is based on the ground-breaking work of researchers like Dr. Lennart Righard, Dr. Suzanne Colson, Anne-Marie Widstrom and many others.
Breastfeeding classes are reimbursable
Breastfeeding classes are reimbursable
through most insurance carriers.
through most insurance carriers.
Classes will cover:
Classes will cover:
> Getting started in the hospital/Birth Center and continuing at home.
> Getting started in the hospital/Birth Center and continuing at home.
> How your baby can self-attach/latch.
> How your baby can self-attach/latch.
> How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk.
> How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk.
>Common myths, that undermine breastfeeding, versus facts.
>Common myths, that undermine breastfeeding, versus facts.
> Ways to prevent and overcome the most common breastfeeding discomforts and challenges.
> Ways to prevent and overcome the most common breastfeeding discomforts and challenges.
> How birthing choices can affect breastfeeding.
> How birthing choices can affect breastfeeding.
Emphasis will be put on increasing your success and how your family and/or partner can support and enhance your breastfeeding experience.
Emphasis will be put on increasing your success and how your family and/or partner can support and enhance your breastfeeding experience.
This class will focus on laid-back/natural maternal breastfeeding positions and your infant's 9 Instinctive Stages and natural feeding reflexes/responses that are called Primitive Neonatal Reflexes or PNR's for breastfeeding.
This class will focus on laid-back/natural maternal breastfeeding positions and your infant's 9 Instinctive Stages and natural feeding reflexes/responses that are called Primitive Neonatal Reflexes or PNR's for breastfeeding.
Take this class fairly close to your due date.
Take this class fairly close to your due date.
Private Class Fee: $80/couple* (cash, check, Zelle).
Private Class Fee: $80/couple* (cash, check, Zelle).
Reimbursable via most insurance
Reimbursable via most insurance
Additional support person (other than partner): $10
*Call the California Birth Center for fee: (916) 223-7731.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back to WORK and Breastfeeding
Back to WORK and Breastfeeding
Learn how to apply these 3 Keys to Success:
Learn how to apply these 3 Keys to Success:
Determination, Planning and Support
Determination, Planning and Support
Many new mothers find that they have to return to work after the birth of their baby. More and more mothers are ~ and want to continue breastfeeding but do not know if they will be able to accomplish this when they return to work.
Many new mothers find that they have to return to work after the birth of their baby. More and more mothers are ~ and want to continue breastfeeding but do not know if they will be able to accomplish this when they return to work.
Learn how to navigate this road and also learn about the new lactation laws to make working and breastfeeding work for you.
Learn how to navigate this road and also learn about the new lactation laws to make working and breastfeeding work for you.
Learn how to make bottle feeding work for your breastfed baby so s/he will continue breast-feeding.
Learn how to make bottle feeding work for your breastfed baby so s/he will continue breast-feeding.
In this 2-2.5 hour class, moms going back work, will learn how to navigate this road successfully.
In this 2-2.5 hour class, moms going back work, will learn how to navigate this road successfully.
Take this class about 4 weeks before returning to work.
Take this class about 4 weeks before returning to work.
Private Class Fee: $40
Private Class Fee: $40
California Birth Center Fee: $30
Happiest Baby
Happiest Baby
on the block
on the block
Magic? A miracle?
Magic? A miracle?
No, it's a reflex!
No, it's a reflex!
Learn an extraordinary approach to quickly calm your baby - that is based on four principles developed by Dr. Harvey Karp.
Learn an extraordinary approach to quickly calm your baby - that is based on four principles developed by Dr. Harvey Karp.
This class is vitally important for anyone wanting to understand babies and be skillful at comforting them. One major principle you will learn is the calming reflex – the virtual off switch for a baby’s crying.
This class is vitally important for anyone wanting to understand babies and be skillful at comforting them. One major principle you will learn is the calming reflex – the virtual off switch for a baby’s crying.
Parents will also learn about the important "fourth trimester" and step-by-step techniques (5 S's) on how to soothe even the fussiest infant in minutes… or less!
Parents will also learn about the important "fourth trimester" and step-by-step techniques (5 S's) on how to soothe even the fussiest infant in minutes… or less!
This 2-2.5 hour class is based on extensive research by Dr, H, Karp and others, on infant behavior allowing you to know your infant better and to know what normal or not normal infant behavior is.
This 2-2.5 hour class is based on extensive research by Dr, H, Karp and others, on infant behavior allowing you to know your infant better and to know what normal or not normal infant behavior is.
I use discussion, video, handouts, and hands on role playing so you will feel more confident in your ability to know and calm your newborn.
I use discussion, video, handouts, and hands on role playing so you will feel more confident in your ability to know and calm your newborn.
This class can be taken before or after your baby is born.
This class can be taken before or after your baby is born.
Private Class Fee: $40
Private Class Fee: $40
Private Classes can be held on weekdays/evenings or weekends.
Private Classes can be held on weekdays/evenings or weekends.
You will also receive a folder filled with helpful information to follow during and will act as a resource after class.
You will also receive a folder filled with helpful information to follow during and will act as a resource after class.
What Past Students Have Said about Jeanne's Classes
What Past Students Have Said about Jeanne's Classes
"We liked the casual environment and the personal stories you shared. It was fun and VERY informative." Donna & Phil
"We liked the casual environment and the personal stories you shared. It was fun and VERY informative." Donna & Phil
"I waited to write you - to see if what I learned in the working mom's class really worked. I know now that I would have given up the first few weeks if I had not had your class. Thank you so much! We are still going strong four months later!!" Jennifer S.
"I waited to write you - to see if what I learned in the working mom's class really worked. I know now that I would have given up the first few weeks if I had not had your class. Thank you so much! We are still going strong four months later!!" Jennifer S.
"We knew NOTHING about breastfeeding but really wanted our baby to be breastfed. WOW! The information and the videos were so helpful. We had no idea how important breastfeeding really is. Thank you SO much! We feel prepared now." Sharon & Jimmy
"We knew NOTHING about breastfeeding but really wanted our baby to be breastfed. WOW! The information and the videos were so helpful. We had no idea how important breastfeeding really is. Thank you SO much! We feel prepared now." Sharon & Jimmy
"We live in a big complex where there are a lot of young families. We posted a flier in the Community Center for interested participants and got 4 replies! All the couples really got a lot out of the class and loved the hands-on presentation. It was so much fun!!" Kathy & Dan
"We live in a big complex where there are a lot of young families. We posted a flier in the Community Center for interested participants and got 4 replies! All the couples really got a lot out of the class and loved the hands-on presentation. It was so much fun!!" Kathy & Dan
"We had fun as well as learned a lot. Thank you!" Terry & Doug
"We had fun as well as learned a lot. Thank you!" Terry & Doug
"We didn't expect handouts as well as demonstrations, thanks! They helped us remember what you said." Marilyn & Bill
"We didn't expect handouts as well as demonstrations, thanks! They helped us remember what you said." Marilyn & Bill
"Great class! Thank you. We feel prepared." Liz & Tom
"Great class! Thank you. We feel prepared." Liz & Tom
"We definitely got our money's worth and then some!! We couldn't recommend this class more. Our baby (and us) are so much happier!!" Marci & Guy
"We definitely got our money's worth and then some!! We couldn't recommend this class more. Our baby (and us) are so much happier!!" Marci & Guy
"Lots of relevant information is given in a easy to understand and remember way. We're really glad we took your class!" Jana & John
"Lots of relevant information is given in a easy to understand and remember way. We're really glad we took your class!" Jana & John
"Thank Heaven you have a class where new parents can actually bring their baby. We learned so much and got to use the techniques in class in front of everyone.......It works!" Gillian & Ethan
"Thank Heaven you have a class where new parents can actually bring their baby. We learned so much and got to use the techniques in class in front of everyone.......It works!" Gillian & Ethan
"We loved your class! I now have confidence that I can soothe my baby" Tori & 'Nana'
"We loved your class! I now have confidence that I can soothe my baby" Tori & 'Nana'
"How fun to have a class with my sister-in-law and brother. We really learned a lot. Thanks." Liz & Tony, Debbie & Josh
"How fun to have a class with my sister-in-law and brother. We really learned a lot. Thanks." Liz & Tony, Debbie & Josh