Classes

Newborn Care Class

This class is intentionally designed for a small group. It allows each attendee to benefit from the questions and previous experiences of other attendees. Additionally, it offers the fantastic opportunity to connect with other local families who will have similarly aged children. This class consists of two 2 hour sessions and is facilitated at the Vermont Doula Company office suites. Attendees will receive Vermont Doula Company’s vetted list of resources that are specific to the needs of new parents and their infants.

Topics for this comprehensive, interactive class include:

  • Introduction to various parenting philosophies

  • Baby health and wellness

  • Newborn safety recommendations

  • Infant care including hygiene and recognition of behaviors and cues

  • Crying, comforting, and swaddling your baby

  • Infant feeding, and the nuances to notice

Additionally, we will explore how the birth experience shapes the postpartum period and how you can plan for success before, during, and shortly after it.

Group Class: 2.5 hours / $80 | Private Class: 4 hours / $200



 

Postpartum Planning Classes

This 2 hour small group (or private) session will enable you to mindfully create a plan for a healthful and positive postpartum experience. With a focus on emotional and physical transitional expectations, our certified educator will assist you in creating realistic goals in preparation for recovering from birth and welcoming your baby. Attendees will receive Vermont Doula Company’s vetted list of resources that are specific to the needs of postpartum individuals.

Price: 2 hours / $90

 
 

What To Do When You’re Having Two?!

Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting time, but if you’re doubling down by having multiples, you can expect the excitement to escalate! You know you need all the info and support you can get and Vermont Doula Company has you covered! This four hour class is specific to families welcoming multiples and will equip you with the confidence necessary to bring multiple babies home.

Topics for this comprehensive, interactive class include:

  • The labor and birth of multiples - vaginal or surgical

  • Term newborn care vs. preemie newborn care 

  • NICU overview and expectations

  • Setting up a successful twin nursery and home

  • Twin baby gear essentials that you need, and that you don’t…

  • Tandem breast/chest and bottle feeding techniques

  • Multiples and sleep

Additionally, we will discuss opportunities for bonding with each baby by balancing individual time and considering enlisting the support of a postpartum doula or nanny.

Private Class: 4 hours $200

 

Childbirth Education with Birth Journey’s

  • Online Three-Week Hospital Series

  • In-Person Weekend Intensive for Hospital

  • Online Crash Course in Labor Support

  • Home Birth Education Classes