Pregnant! Now What?!

Answers to the most common early pregnancy questions and tips for getting through

Free! (Approx 1 Hr)

Topics Covered: It is normal to have questions and be overwhelmed by what you find on the internet. I am here to put it all in perspective and get you started in pregnancy in a safe and reliable way. So many couples come into the office asking "What do I need to know?" This class was designed by myself, a prenatal care provider, to tell you what you need to know to get you started on your pregnancy journey. I aim to set you up for success by getting you thinking about your health, its implications for your pregnancy, and by encouraging conversation with your provider. We discuss medication usage, diet and exercise, exposure risks, concerns such as zika in pregnancy, as well as what to expect at your prenatal care visits and a review of the genetic tests available in pregnancy. 

This class does not take the place of your prenatal care appointment. Please bring all of your immediate health concerns to the attention of your provider. 

Class Details: Register HERE for your online class

When to take: Anytime after a positive pregnancy test

Nutrition In Pregnancy

Grow a healthy baby and feel great!

$75

Class Details: Are you worried about managing your weight while pregnant and handling pregnancy cravings and symptoms? Do you simply want to know what foods you should be eating to promote your baby's growth and development and which foods to avoid? Learn how to fuel your body and grow a healthy baby while eliminating risks. Leave class with a better understanding of the importance of food during your pregnancy and tips to make your nutrition a productive part of your health plan.

Topics Covered: This yummy course covers weight gain goals and the nutrients needed in pregnancy and why. We will discuss what to eat when you are struggling, the foods to avoid while pregnant, and vitamin supplementation.

When to take: Anytime! Online Enrollment Open

Birthing Basics:

An inclusive and supportive lecture style class for every couple

$159

Topics Covered: Make decisions about the birth you want and prepare for the alternatives. Feel more confident and prepared for your upcoming delivery as you gain a deeper understanding of the childbirth experience. In class you will learn about the signs of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, hospital protocols, the stages of labor, variation in labor, cesarean sections, the role of the birth support person, epidurals and other pain management options, and the postpartum period. 

Class Details: This class lasts approximately 4.5 hours. Consider bundling this course with Infant Care & Breastfeeding for a discount! If you are planning for an unmedicated birth then I recommend taking Birthing Basics PLUS for extended learning and practice in breathing, relaxation, and movement.

When to take: 28 to 36 weeks; Online Enrollment Open!

Birthing Basics Plus: Birthing Basics & An Unmedicated Birth

Learn the secrets and strategies to help you achieve your goals

$224

Topics Covered: Whether you are in the early stages of considering an unmedicated birth and want to gather more information or have fully committed to the idea this class will help you feel as confident as you can prior to delivery. This course will cover the basics AS WELL as deep dive into the physical tricks and tools to manage contraction pain and the mental strategies to put mind over matter and “do the hard thing!” You will need a variety of techniques to get through labor, and in this class I will cover how to figure out what “relaxed” feels like and then how to go to your relaxed place in labor using a variety of methods. You will learn the benefits of movement in birth, discuss tools you can use to assist, learn how to prepare you home and partner for an unmedicated birth, and practice breathing strategies to reduce your fear, tension, and pain. This class is based on the premise that you don’t have to commit to a single method (i.e. Bradley, Hypnobirthing, Lamaze) to have an unmedicated birth, you just have to commit to yourself and your goals.

Class Details: Class includes approximately 6 hours of content and takes the place of Birthing Basics.

Infant Care

Learn how to care for you new baby in the first 3 months of life

$129 (Infant Care)

Topics Covered: You will still be nervous to bring your new baby home but this class will help. Expectant parents will leave class feeling more prepared to care for their newborn. You will learn how to hold, swaddle, diaper and bathe your baby. We will discuss topics such as normal newborn characteristics, the newborn transition, when to bring your baby to the doctor, newborn care in the hospital setting including cord care and circumcision care, the newborn assessment, medications, and testing, sleep safety and the prevention of SIDS.

Class Details:  This is a no judgement class. You are the perfect parent for your child and I will encourage you to be the best new parent you can be. Class last approximately 1.5 hours. Consider bundling these courses with Birthing Basics for a discount!

When to take: 28 to 36 weeks; Online Enrollment Open!

Feeding Your Baby:

Initiate breastfeeding with confidence

$109 (Breastfeeding)

Topics Covered: Expectant parents will leave class feeling more prepared to feed their newborn. You will learn how to successfully initiate breastfeeding, recognize hunger cues, and maintain a milk supply as well as the basics of pumping breast milk and bottle feeding.

Class Details:  Clients are encouraged to breastfeed however we understand breastfeeding is hard and support a woman’s decision to feed her baby in the way she feels is best for herself and her family. Classes last approximately 1 hour. Consider bundling these courses with Birthing Basics for a discount!

When to take: 28 to 36 weeks; Online Enrollment Open!

Infant Sleep Struggles & Strategies

Prevent Postpartum Sadness Through Sleep Education

$199

Topics Covered: Infant Sleep Cycles, What Affects Your Baby's Sleep, Sleep Locations/Co-sleeping, Gross Motor Milestones Related To Sleep, Reasons Parents Seek Help, What Is Signaling? Strategies That Help, The Role of Pacifiers and Sleep Aids, What Is Sleep Training? 3 Main Types of Sleep Training, Conflicting Resources and How To Choose For Your Family, And so much more...

Class Details:  No one can promise you that your baby will sleep all night but did you know that the littlest babies are not supposed to? This course will take you from blissfully naïve, skipping right over "stressed out new parent," straight to "fully informed." This course will guide you in setting up healthy routines to promote optimal sleep for both you and your baby while also supporting the bond between parent and baby.

When to take: 28 weeks of pregnancy through the first 6 months of baby’s life; Online Enrollment Open!

All Access Birth Planning Program:

Access to all Sweet Pea Prep birth prep courses PLUS 2 private virtual coaching sessions with Lisa

$789 (which is 25% off the list price!)

Topics Covered: Coursers include Birthing Basics, Unmedicated Birth, Infant Care, Feeding Your Baby, Nutrition In Pregnancy, Infant Sleep Struggles & Strategies and 2 Private Virtual Coaching Sessions with Lisa each lasting up to 1 hour.

Class Details:  This VIP membership provides access to all of our informative classes and a bit more personalized coaching and guidance. Our private sessions can be used how you see fit but typically are for questions, discussions, and birth plan creation. Let me help you take what you have learned and put it into a practical application based on your unique needs.

When to take:  Online enrollment open but capped at 4 students per month!

Not sure the full suite of classes is right for you? Now you can add on a Private Virtual Birth Planning Session Two Pack to your Birthing Basics or Birthing Basics Plus Course Bundles. Learn More About Private Sessions HERE

Purchase your preferred bundle and you will be given the option to add on private sessions at checkout.

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