I am teaching this course because Fathers asked me to. They told me they wished they had some understanding, guidance and tips before baby arrived.

We learn by watching others in our environment. However, we no longer live in a culture where we are surrounded by wise elders teaching us how to navigate parenthood.

We are no longer living with young children and babies to know how to care for them. In fact, many people entering parenthood have never held a baby.

Many of our own mothers never received support after birth so we have forgotten the importance and HOW To care for a postpartum mother. We now are living in a nuclear family dynamic where we have normalized two people caring for children without support.

By default, the non-birthing parents are often the only ones who are in the position to care for a mother after birth. Having no experience, no instructions, no education on postpartum healing, and having never witnessed or been a part of the care of mothers or babies, it is a lot to step into the role as a caregiver without some guidance.

This class is designed to educate Fathers and non-birthing parents on:

• Your role the first days and weeks after birth

• A safe space for Fathers to connect to one another and ask questions to a nurse/lactation consultant in a safe space.

• Advocating for the best start to bonding and breastfeeding

• Ways you can show up physically and emotionally to support your partner with breastfeeding and infant care

• Normal infant sleep, nurturing and ways to support family sleep

• Holding space for your family and yourself

• Ways to manage both inner and outer challenges

• Rallying your support for a softer landing

• When to reach out for help and knowing who you can call before you need them

• Protecting and preparing your home

• Easy recipes and instructions on how to prepare nourishing postpartum meals for a mother

Currently a virtual offering, taught privately to accomodate you.