Newborn Care, Calming & Massage Class

Newborn appearance, characteristics, keeping babies happy during their Fourth Trimester, being able to activate their tiny calming reflexes so that there is less crying, more sleeping and more smiling!

Using doll models learn the basics of baby care including bathing, diapering, umbilical cord and circumcision care, colic holds and how to comfort a crying infant. We discuss common newborn health concerns, signs of illness, how to take a temperature, and when to call the pediatrician, safe sleep guidelines, SIDS prevention, swaddling techniques & an 8 minute newborn massage for better sleep!

Lamaze Part 1: Pregnancy & Labor

Great information, presented in a fun and relaxing way – that will inspire you and your labor support partner. 

What early labor looks and feels (like how to ignore the unimportant stuff that just tires you out!), through active labor (Now you can pay attention!), transition and birth. What makes birth work – and what breaks it – You can do this! You just need a little GPS system – and we’ll show you how to read it! 

Pregnancy discomforts and some practical remedies. Reliable resources on the pregnancy/birth topics that mean the most to you with evidence based research.

You'll receive homework

Lamaze Part 2: Childbirth & Postpartum

Pain in labor and how to cope. Hospital procedures and when they might be necessary.

Signs & Stages of Labor

Pushing & Birth

The first 2 hours after baby is here.

Prepare for a more positive postpartum period at home. 

Learn ways to ensure that you can be as rested as possible, taking the necessary time and placing healthy parameters around your nest so that you are protected as a new mommy, the nurturer needs nurturing too – and how to teach your visitors to really help out and not hang out.  

The Works! All 5 class sessions

Get access to all FIVE 3-hour sessions, including:

• Lamaze #1 - Pregnancy & Labor
• Lamaze #2 - Birth & Postpartum
• Lamaze #3 - Comfort Measures, Breathing & Relaxation for Labor & Birth
• Successful Breastfeeding for the Family
• Newborn Care, Calming & Massage

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Successful Breastfeeding for the Family

This class is all about You & Your SuperPower - you make milk!

The Magical Hour of Skin to Skin

  Positions/Comfortable Latching- practice, practice, practice!

Beating breast feeding myths

Ditch the clock - Watch your baby

Maximize supply & sleep

Realistic expectations of baby eating, drinking & sleeping

Baby Wearing is for everyone!

  What you can do TODAY to ensure success in all your tomorrows!

Homecoming - Dads Nurse too!

  Pumping & storing your liquid gold

Problem solving and dealing with well-meaning busy bodies :-)

You'll be joining me LIVE in my Virtual Zoom Classroom. Once your registration is complete, you'll receive pre-class viewing and downloadable goodies to use during and after each class session. You'll also get homework, additional viewing & an invitation to our FREE Pregnancy Support Group that meets virtually on Wednesdays.

Pregnancy is a special time full of all sorts of feelings and concerns and I hope to be able to help you navigate, explore and make comfortable and satisfying decisions about your labor, birth and those early healthy postpartum days. I like to think of my role as a tour guide to a place you’ve never visited (or just a time or two.) I’ve been there many times, in most conditions and situations imaginable and I’m here to help you plan for the best experience you can have.

My name is Brenda Kirkpatrick and I've been working as a Doula since 1992, one year after the birth of my first son. I officially trained and certified in 1999 after my second birth, my VBAC. I began midwifery school in 2003 and became a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator in 2006. Since then I've trained hundreds of birth and postpartum Doulas, started the very first Doula agency in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, offering a more thorough, complete training with apprenticeship. Now, proudly serving as one of the founding practice members of Portland Professional Doula Associates, I’d love to be part of your story too.

About my credentials: I'm a Healthy Birth Certified Doula, an Accredited Infant Massage Instructor, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and a Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators. I proudly serve on the Board of Directors for Lamaze International. I’m a Newborn Care Specialist, Breastfeeding Support Specialist and Educator.

My passion is childbirth education. It is very fulfilling to help you, as new parents, find the resources that help you make the very best choices for the arrival of your little one(s). What is the BEST thing that could happen during your pregnancy, your labor, the birth itself or once you’re cuddled down in your new parent nest? I know the roads and it’s so much fun to show you around and let you decide the best way to travel though this new life. Let’s talk soon. Hearing how you’re feeling, your dreams and vision is one of my favorite ways to spend time.

I'm a firm believer in setting your sights on what you want, feeling for the best feeling and riding that to take you to the place you want to be.

WELCOME!