Milk Coach Classes

Designed with you in mind, each Milk Coach class will take you through a private skill building session for you to gain insight on the most common breastfeeding challenges and prepare you and your support team proactively.

Private Classes

. Each private class length is 65 minutes.

Firm Foundations

This class is designed for expectant parents seeking to build a strong foundation for their breastfeeding journey. This comprehensive session lasts for 1 hr providing essential information and practical skills to support successful breastfeeding.

  • Value: Includes a personalized breastfeeding plan, access to comprehensive resources, and a follow-up consultation to address any questions post-class..

  • Unique Offerings: Participants receive tailored support based on their individual needs and circumstances, which is uncommon in typical group classes.

Pumpin’

Pumping hurting the brain? Your Milk Coach will guide you through how to pump and the best practices to optimize the experience. The session will begin with an exploration of various types of breast pumps, providing insights into manual and electric options, as well as hands-free devices.

  • Value: Your Milk Coach will demonstrate proper pumping techniques, emphasizing the importance of creating a comfortable environment to facilitate milk flow.

  • Unique offerings: Discussion will cover how to establish a pumping schedule that aligns with the needs of both mother and baby, as well as being away from the baby for extended periods. You will also receive ABA storage guidelines for expressed milk, including best practices for thawing and warming, ensuring that milk remains safe and beneficial for the baby. This class will address common challenges mothers may face while pumping, including issues like low supply and maintaining motivation.

Emotional Milk Prep

Emotional Milk Prep delves into the often ignored emotional aspects of breastfeeding, exploring how this intimate experience impacts both the mother and infant. We will discuss common emotional challenges mothers may face, including feelings of anxiety, stress, and postpartum mood disorders.

  • Value: You will learn how to create a supportive breastfeeding environment that nurtures your emotional health.

  • Unique Offerings: The class will also cover strategies to foster a positive breastfeeding relationship, including bonding techniques and the importance of self-care for nursing mothers.

Return to Work

This class is designed for expecting and new parents preparing to navigate the transition of returning to work while continuing their breastfeeding journey. It provides practical guidance, strategies, and support to help you maintain your breastfeeding goals.

  • Value: Learn how to establish a solid breastfeeding routine before returning to work. Discuss your rights and workplace policies regarding breastfeeding and pumping breaks. Develop a personalized action plan to manage breastfeeding and work commitments.

  • Unique offerings: Guidance on how to approach your employer about your breastfeeding needs and creating a supportive environment at work. Explore solutions to common challenges such as low milk supply, managing stress, and maintaining work-life balance.

In This Together, Couples Class

In this interactive class, expectant couples will gain essential knowledge and practical skills to support their breastfeeding journey. Designed for both partners, the class covers the fundamentals of breastfeeding, including anatomy, breastfeeding techniques, positioning, and latching.

  • Value: Participants will learn how to create a supportive environment for breastfeeding at home, address common challenges, and understand the role of partners in the process.

  • Unique Offerings: This collaborative approach fosters communication and helps establish a strong foundation for nurturing you and your baby together.

Weaning

Is this special season coming to an end? This class is designed to support parents as they transition their baby from breast milk to other forms of nourishment.

  • Value: You will learn about the various signs that indicate a baby may be ready to begin weaning. This class emphasizes the importance of gradual weaning to reduce discomfort for both the parent and the child.

  • Unique offerings: Your Milk Coach will provide practical tips for alternatives to breastfeeding, including bottle feeding and cup feeding, along with strategies for managing breast engorgement and ensuring a positive continuation of bonding between parent and child.

Community Class Calander

Our community class calendar offers nuanced topics in a virtual group setting. Circle back here for the most current topics or email us to request a specific subject for consideration.

$55 per class

  • May 22nd at 10 am CST

    Does the thought of starting solids overwhelm you? Join this 60 minute download to access what style of feeding works best for you and your baby plus understand how your breastmilk fits into the equation

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  • June 7th at 11am CST

    This class is designed for expectant parents seeking to build a strong foundation for their breastfeeding journey. This comprehensive session lasts for 1 hr providing essential information and practical skills to support successful breastfeeding.

    • Value: Includes a personalized breastfeeding plan, access to comprehensive resources, and a follow-up consultation to address any questions post-class..

    • Unique Offerings: Participants receive tailored support based on their individual needs and circumstances, which is uncommon in typical group classes.

The Milk Coach promise for each class.

  • Each coaching session we will either explore, create, or revise help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Your partner is also a critical part in this. Where vision is made in unity, breastfeeding dyads can receive the support to make it possible!

  • During each coaching session, your Milk Coach will work with you to develop a plan to meet your holistic goals. Maybe thats a plan for a week or just to get to the end of the month, plans are personalized for your capacity.

  • You’ve got the vision and the plan. Now your personalized care plan will be sent to you and your support team so that you can take the next step on your breastfeeding journey with confidence.

  • Following each class, you will receive additional hand-outs related to the topic and a referral code to get 20% off your next class or coaching session.