Includes:
*1 "Baby Care Basics" class and 1 Breastfeeding 101 class with South Coast Midwifery and Women's Helath Care in Irvine. Baby Car Basics: Preparing expectant parents for basic newborn care. A fun and interactive class where parents will learn how to swaddle, hold, bathe, dress and care for their newborn. We will also touch on normal newborn appearance and the benefits of cloth diapering! Complimentary to SCM clients. Breastfeeding 101: This hands on and engaging class is taught to help you and your partner learn the ins and outs of breastfeeding while your baby is still in your tummy. You will learn the importance of the first 24 hours, tips and tools for positioning and latch, pumping essentials, milk storage, and so much more! Expires December 31, 2016. http://www.southcoastmidwifery.com
*Placenta Encapsulation services by our own Shannon Johnson. The placenta contains your own natural hormones and is perfectly made for you, by you. Experts agree that the placenta retains hormones. Reintroducing them to your system is believed to ease postpartum and menopausal hormonal fluctuations. http://placentabenefits.info
*A Conscious Mothering Day Retreat with Sylvia Poareo, MSW. These retreats provide inspiring support throughout your mothering life and icnrease your experience of real community; two essential keys to being an empowered, conscious mother. In the short time away of one morning and afternoon, mothers come together for silent meditation in nature, powerful centering visualizations, intuitive arts and journaling, pampering, conscious mothering support and reflections, deep listening and sharing, healing rituals and ceremoniesÉand more! Expires June 2017 http://www.connectingwithin.com/conscious-mothering/cm-retreat-series/