Postpartum
Living with a Newborn
Soothing Your Newborn
$30.00
The most distressing thing for newborn parents is hearing their baby cry. Should I react immediately? Am I spoiling him? What exactly does he want? In this class, we’ll discuss 7 reasons a baby cries, and strategies to understand, anticipate, and meet your baby’s needs.
Workshop Description
The most distressing thing for newborn parents is hearing their baby cry. Should I react immediately? Am I spoiling him? What exactly does he want? In this class, we’ll discuss 7 reasons a baby cries, and strategies to understand, anticipate, and meet your baby’s needs.
What you'll learn:
- Why do babies cry?
- How do I know which type of cry I’m hearing?
- How can I make my baby as comfortable as he was in the womb?
- How is my baby telling me when he’s hungry, gassy or tired?
- What’s colic? Does my baby have it?
- How can I bond with and soothe my baby with infant massage?
This class is for:
- Pregnant and soon-to-be parents
- Parents of babies 0-8 weeks old
Instructor Bio
Julie Hartman
Julie Hartman was the first of her sisters and friends to have a baby, and quickly became the go-to expert for all things pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Inspired by the births of her three children, she became a DONA certified birth doula and an AALP Certified Lactation Counselor. With 15 years of experience (and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education from Columbia University), Julie empowers and supports families through prenatal and postpartum life. She believes that this fleeting season can be fulfilling and rewarding.
