Breastfeeding Essentials

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The Natural Breastfeeding Program

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To be ready the moment your baby needs you!

Breastfeeding Essentials

What’s Included?

3 Live Breastfeeding Essentials Classes

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The acclaimed Self-paced, Video-based Natural Breastfeeding Program

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Special Bonus! 2 Private Breastfeeding Support Sessions after your baby is born!

Did you know that the 1st few hours & days after birth matter the most in breastfeeding success?

Most people do not prepare in advance, & unfortunately end up struggling early on & sadly can’t meet their breastfeeding goals.

If you’re planning to breastfeed, you need to prepare to breastfeed!

Preparing ahead of time gives you & your baby:

  • Less stress & peace of mind

  • A healthy start in life

  • An easier, more comfortable & positive breastfeeding experience

  • Support in reaching your breastfeeding goals

  • The benefit of avoiding common challenges

Topics we will cover in Breastfeeding Essentials:

  • Benefits of Breastfeeding

  • Breastfeeding for Baby’s Microbiome

  • The Anatomy & Physiology of Breastfeeding

  • Benefits of Skin to Skin Contact 

  • Colostrum - Harvesting Liquid Gold!

  • How to Support Baby’s Primal Instincts - (hint - Babies are born Super Smart!)

  • How to Breastfeed with Confidence & Comfort

  • Breastfeeding Position Options

  • Baby-Led Breastfeeding & Attachment

  • How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk? & other common questions

  • How Babies Communicate

  • Common Challenges (how to prevent & overcome them!) 

  • Breastfeeding Tips for After a Cesarean Birth

  • How to Hand Express Milk

  • How to Burp Baby

  • Breastfeeding Supplies

  • Bottles, Pacifiers, Nipple Shields & more

  • Alcohol & Caffeine Guidelines

  • Safer Sleep Guidelines

  • Where to get more Support if needed

  • Personalized Support from Leah  

BONUSES!  Essential Support included!

  • You will get 2 Breastfeeding Support Sessions with Leah in the first 2 weeks after birth! (online or in person when possible)

  • **Be sure to also sign up for your Birth & Baby Prep series to be fully informed & get your 20% discount on this Breastfeeding Essentials workshop & your Microbirth class!

  • This Prenatal Breastfeeding workshop is ideal to take in the last 2 months of pregnancy after you’ve taken your Microbirth and Birth & Baby Prep workshops!

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The Natural Breastfeeding Program

“Natural Breastfeeding turns a struggle into a snuggle. Learn to love breastfeeding!”

By the amazing Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC & Dr. Teresa Nesbitt, The Natural Breastfeeding Program is an invaluable resource!

Your learning and preparation make you READY and SET. When your baby arrives, it’s GO time!

Real Breastfeeding Demonstrations!

  • This self-paced, home study course, is broken down into 6 self-paced modules with more than 60 short videos showing actual breastfeeding mothers & babies in real life situations - Great for watching again after your baby is born!

Nurture your Baby!

This course covers everything you need to get off to the best start possible so you can experience a sweet, nurturing, satisfying & rewarding breastfeeding relationship with your newborn!

Empower your Baby & Nurture their Nature!

  • Based on a neurobehavioral approach, you will learn to breastfeed in a relaxed, laid-back position that enables your baby to be actively involved, allowing them to activate & use their innate feeding behaviors from the moment they are born. Not only does this makes breastfeeding SO MUCH EASIER & MORE COMFORTABLE but is super healthy for your baby’s body and brain - it’s what nature intended all along!!

Avoid Common Challenges!

  • The techniques taught can prevent nipple pain, boost your milk supply & ensure easier latching for your baby!

After completing the program, you will know:

  • Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be painful & how to prevent or treat any discomfort.

  • The 40-day blueprint to maximize milk production & help you meet your long-term goals, including returning to work.

  • How to relax safely while breastfeeding so you don’t have to choose between getting your rest & feeding your baby.

  • How to prepare your home environment for safety & convenience.

  • When you may need to get help & where to find it.

  • The most common reasons breastfeeding derails & how to prevent these obstacles.

Click “Watch” to see an Introduction Video to The Natural Breastfeeding Program!

COURSE DETAILS:

Where:

The Breastfeeding Essentials workshop is taught live, online (Zoom) from the comfort of your own home.

The Natural Breastfeeding Program is a pre-recorded, self-paced learning resource. You will receive information for your life-time access to the course when you sign up for Breastfeeding Essentials.

When: 

  • One 2-hour session per week for 3 weeks

  • Best started after 6 months of pregnancy (24 weeks) - ideally after your Birth & Baby Prep series

  • Scheduled at a custom time that suits your schedule

Cost:  Includes:

  •  Breastfeeding Essentials 3 Live Classes with Leah

  • The Natural Breastfeeding Program (self-paced, video based home learning resource with life-time access!) (a $147 value!)

  • BONUS! 2 Postpartum Breastfeeding Support Sessions!  

Price: 147€ (includes VAT & your Birth Partner)

  • Additional breastfeeding & postpartum support sessions are available - 45€/h

    ** Birth & Baby Prep participants will receive a 20% discount on the Breastfeeding Essentials and Microbirth classes! **

To be ready the moment your baby needs you!

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WORDS OF GRATITUDE!

  • A mother in hospital pajamas smiling and laughing with a young girl who is sitting on her lap, in a hospital room with a baby lying in a bassinet nearby, surrounded by stuffed animals.

    "Preparing for Eva's birth with Leah's guidance was super empowering. Leah helped us feel informed, calm about different scenarios & supported us every step of the way. The sessions made all the difference - the time & space created by her felt safe, respectful & full of heart. What we learned with her stayed and was carried into the birth of our 2nd baby as well. We'll always be grateful.

    ~ Filipa ~

  • A newborn baby breastfeeding, wearing a striped hat and lying on a hospital bed, holding onto its mother's breast.

    I never thought that this course would become so important for us during our pregnancy. It has empowered me & my partner in all possible ways. We also learned far beyond birthing, which was great! Leah is seriously good at sharing knowledge & listening to us. Trust & comfort were immediately created. This was fundamental in these pandemic/confinement times. It's incredible how the right information set us up for a calm and joyful path to labour. We feel lucky for having done the Birth & Baby Prep course with Leah!

    ~ Ana ~

  • A man holding a newborn baby close, with the man's face touching the baby's head, both appearing to be in a hospital setting.

    I can't recommned this course highly enough! When we started, we knew so little about the process of birth that we didn't even know what questions we had. By the end of it, we felt able to form our own opinions about what was important to us in birth, what we wanted to discuss with our doctor, etc. We also felt much better prepared for what was to come - for example, what do we do if the baby arrives on the drive to the hospital? But most importantly, spending this time with Leah made birth more of a reality & got us talking to each other. As a father, I realised that letting Mum decide everything is not really the most helpful attitude. You want to be a sounding board, not an echo chamber, & there are moments when Mummy will be rather busy & you'll have to make the right decisions for everyone. Enroll in this course. Leah will make it both meaningful & fun!

    ~ Ole ~ (Dad)

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    During my 1st pregnancy I had many worries about giving birth & becoming a first time mom. I also didn't have much support from friends & family living so far abroad. Leah helped me with her knowledge as a midwife & with her support in general. Leah is not only a professional but also a very humane & loving person. I couldn't recommend her more.

    ~ Sissi ~

  • A cheerful man with brown hair and a beard stands inside a modern living room, wearing a white T-shirt with a circular logo that says 'Nico Doula, Wolf, Your Birthing Partner', and light-colored pants. The room has large windows with sheer curtains, a wooden dining table, and red chairs.

    Attending Leah’s Birth & Baby Prep workshop was one of the best decisions we made during pregnancy. As a first-time dad, I had a lot of questions & really valued having one person we could always go to & trust. This workshop not only answered those questions but helped me feel confident, informed, & ready to support my wife every step of the way. The workshop made my life easier during one of the most important & raw experiences of my life: the birth of my child. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, I felt grounded & ready. That confidence made all the difference. I feel that so much of what birth is really about has been lost and Leah put everything back in its place, as it should be. The sessions were practical, engaging, & honest. What stood out most was how inclusive & empowering the experience was for me as the dad-to-be. I didn’t feel like a bystander—I felt like a teammate, truly prepared to show up, support and be the partner & dad I want to be. I’m grateful to Leah for her personal support, knowledge & guidance. I highly recommend this course to any man who wants to show up fully for his partner & be the kind of support she deserves during pregnancy, birth, & beyond.

    ~ Nicolas ~ (Dad)

  • A man and a woman holding a newborn baby, standing in front of a blue abstract artwork, on a wooden floor.

    Leah was such a calming presence during a time I really needed it. She came to our home for a one-on-one session with me & my partner as we prepared for the birth of our son, and it brought so much reassurance. Her way of explaining was clear & gentle, and her energy made us feel instantly at ease. She stayed in touch afterwards, too, checking in with kind words & thoughtful, supportive messages. It all felt very personal & sincere. I'm really grateful we had Leah by our side.

    ~ Nashila ~

  • A woman smiling while holding three newborn babies close to her chest.

    I contacted Leah for advice & support after discovering I was pregnant with identical twins. Navigating the landscape of birth options, prenatal care for twin pregnancies, & birth preparation felt very daunting. Leah provided several helpful contacts in those early days and, ultimately, helped me clarify the type of prenatal care I wanted, as well as the best possible birth plan to maximise my chances of having a beautiful, physiological birth. I can't express how important this kind of support was for me. I initially felt anxious and alone, but right up to the birth I was able to share my process with Leah, consult her on technical issues, and count on her to be a consistently loving and intelligent voice of reason and calm. I would highly recommend her to other expectant mothers as part of their birth preparation support.

    ~ Jennifer ~