We know you're busy. Between preparing for birth, reading all the books, and getting your nursery perfectly perfect, there's not a lot of time to think about life at home after your baby arrives.
We're here to help!
Our Infant Feeding and Newborn Care class is one of the best and most thorough options offered to new parents in the Triangle, hands down. This class includes infant feeding and baby care basics in a two-part series with all of the practical, goals-based information and hands-on practice you've come to expect from Emerald Doulas. Join us for this class that will help you feel confident and prepared to care for all of your baby’s needs. Registration is $190 per family.
Like all events we offer at Emerald Doulas, our classes are trans-inclusive, and we affirm all families, however they are created. If your family includes more than one co-parent or if you're bringing a baby into your family via surrogacy or adoption and would like to attend this class as a family unit, just let us know when you register.
This class offers information and demonstrations on:
Expectations for the first days and weeks with your newborn | Normal newborn sleep | Swaddling | Diapering | Soothing your newborn(s) | Preparation for breast/chestfeeding | Partner support | Basic supplies for newborn feeding | Hunger cues | Comfortable feeding positions | Getting a good latch | Common difficulties and solutions | Safe milk storage | Local resources | Safe formula and bottle preparation
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To help prevent the spread of the flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other contagious viruses to our vulnerable families, we strongly recommend, but do not require, masking when in any group or class, especially in times of high illness transmission risk. Please do not join class if you're feeling under the weather or if anyone in your household is ill.
**Note: Our Childbirth Education students receive 20% off the registration price for our Infant Feeding and Newborn Care class. Email us for the discount code if you want to register for both classes at once, otherwise, the code will be emailed to CBE students upon registration. You must register for Childbirth Education first. This discount cannot be combined with the EmDo client discount, and will not be applied, refunded, or credited retroactively.
2025 Sunday Afternoon Series
Classes held 3:30-6pm
January 12 & 19
February 9 & 16
March 9 & 16
April 6 & 13
May 11 & 18
July 13 & 20
August 10 & 17
September 14 & 21
October 12 & 19
November 9 & 16
It's important to note: This registration is for a class which meets weekly, for two and a half hours, over two weeks.
(The time you're choosing below is for the START time and day).