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| Breastfeeding 101 This comprehensive two hour workshop covers the basics of milk production, how to know that your baby is getting enough, proper positioning and latch for successful nursing, possible complications and their resolutions, common breastfeeding misconceptions, and information on storing and expressing milk. Individual concerns are also addressed and techniques and tips to ease the nursing relationship are shared. Breastfeeding 101 Workshops Tuesday September 28th from 7 to 9pm at Still Waters Holistic Health Therapies in Fairmount cost is $35 Thursday October 28th from 7 to 9pm at Queen Village Holistic Health in South Philadelphia cost is $35 pre-registration through Brittany is required |
| Infant Care Basics This two workshop is ideal for the expecting parents. Class topics include what to expect in your baby in the first few hours and days after birth, signs of illness and knowing when to call the pediatrician, the basics of diapering, umbilical cord care, care for the circumcised and uncircumcised penis, and bathing. Tips and suggestions for soothing a fussy baby are discussed as well including touch, massage, and swaddling. The class also covers choosing safe bath and body products for your child, the basics of babywearing, and safe co-sleeping. Time is allowed for questions and handouts are provided to take home. Infant Care Basics Thursday December 2nd from 7 to 9pm at Queen Village Holistic Health in South Philadelphia cost is $35 pre-registration through Brittany is required |
| Infant Nutrition and Solid Food Introduction This two hour workshop is ideal for parents with a child two months to one year of age. Class topics include the basics of childhood nutrition and covers the introduction of solid foods to the breastfed and/or formula fed infant. Topics covered include water intake, iron, and vitamin D in the exclusively breastfed baby as well as the "cereal myth" and signs of readiness for solid foods. A food introduction timeline is discussed including the foods with which to begin and how to know the baby is getting enough. Common food-related concerns and food allergies - how to avoid them and how to detect allergic reactions - are discussed. The class also includes basic instruction and tips on making baby food at home and suggests books and websites for more information. Meeting the child's nutritional needs while adhering to alternative diets including that of the vegan and vegetarian are also covered. Time is allowed for questions and handouts are provided for families to take home. Infant Nutrition and Solid Food Introduction Saturday September 25th from 10am to 12 noon in South Philadelphia cost is $35 pre-registration through Brittany is required |
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Classes are available in group settings or privately. Group topic classes vary in price. See below for class descriptions and dates/times. The cost of each private workshop is $100. Payment is available through Paypal; please contact Brittany to register for workshops and arrange payment. For more information regarding Blossoming Bellies' services, please contact Brittany at 267-261-0284 or britt@blossomingbelliesbirth.com Blossoming Bellies is proud to provide wholistic birth services to the greater Philadelphia area. For clients outside the county of Philadelphia, a $15 travel-related expenses fee will be added to the cost of private topic classes. |
| Q & A Session This two hour block of time is dedicated solely to the questions the client has. There is no plan for the class; Brittany will cover any and all questions the couple has regarding pregnancy, childbirth, labor, and postpartum. The "Q & A" session is a wonderful complement to hospital childbirth classes and/or perfect for couples needing a childbirth refresher. Please contact Brittany to set up a private session. |
| Toddler Nutrition This two hour workshop is ideal for parents with a child nine months to two years. Class topics include the basics of nourishment, nutrition recommendations for beyond the first year, the encouragement of healthy eating habits in your little one, easy snacks and meals, and working through difficult eating phases. Common food-related concerns and food allergies - how to avoid them and how to detect allergic reactions - are discussed. The class also includes basic instruction and tips on making healthy food accessible and easy and suggests books and websites and other resources for more information. Meeting the child's nutritional needs while adhering to alternative diets including that of the vegan and vegetarian are also covered. Time is allowed for questions and handouts are provided for families to take home. Toddler Nutrition Monday October 25th from 7 to 9pm at The Nesting House in Mt. Airy cost is $35 pre-registration through Brittany is required |