"I would absolutely recommend your class to anyone!"
Your class helped me tremendously especially with breastfeeding, an area that I was totally unfamiliar with. I cannot thank you enough for how amazing you are and how much my husband and I learned from you.Â
Deanna & Brian
"There's no where else you can find all this information in one place."
- Lauren & Patrick
"The soothing techniques were so important and we used them a lot!”
-Â Emily & Joe
An online class to prepare for babyÂ
EXPECTING 101
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Learn how to understand your baby’s needs so that there is less crying, you all get more sleep and feeding goes smoothly.
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Your virtual BREASTFEEDING CLASS
- Understanding baby's cries & step by step soothing techniques
- Get good sleep habits in place from day one.
- Lifetime access
- Current, reliable information that is updated as guidelines change
NEW PARENTS ACADEMY includes. . .
Module 1
Newborn Communication
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Learn the 3 ways your baby will communicate
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What to do when your baby is crying
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Decoding your baby’s cues Â
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Video examples of typical newborn behaviors that often alarm new parents
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Framework for soothing: 4 S’s and why they’re important
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Step-by-step videos detailing my go-to soothing techniques (with real babies)
*Â This is not sleep training
Module 2
Newborn Care
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How to know if your baby is getting enough to eat
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The confusing world of newborn poop
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Hiccups, spit up and a step-by-step tutorial for burping
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Dressing your baby: layers, sun protectionÂ
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Step-by-step videos walking you through bathing your baby, sponge baths, bottle feeding, diaper changes and more
Module 3
Feeding Your Baby
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Complete on-demand breastfeeding classÂ
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Step-by-step videos of latching baby & feeding positions
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6 components of an effective latch
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How long is a feeding should be
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Formula feeding (exclusively or combo feeding)
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Feeding FAQs and challenges
Module 4
Newborn Sleep
In this module you will learn:
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A.W.A.R.E. formula for good sleep
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Importance of maximum wake and sleep times
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Naps as a newborn: when & where
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How to help your baby distinguish between sleep & awake times
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Step-by-step tutorial of what to do if your baby wakes as soon as you lay them downÂ
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Safe sleep guidelines to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Step by Step Video Vault
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I’ll walk you step-by-step through my go-to soothing techniques. From my intentional hand placement to the sounds and movements I make based on baby’s cues.
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You’ll learn about breastfeeding by watching real moms and babies as I talk you through positions, latch and solutions to potential challenges.
"One of the biggest things for me was, was the breastfeeding section. It was comprehensive and really prepared me to advocate for myself."
- Angie
Personalized support after baby arrivesÂ
One week of 1:1 Support
Have all your breastfeeding, sleep and newborn questions answered by an expert...so you can stop googling and just enjoy life with your new baby.
- Exchange audio and text messages on a free app called Voxer
- NO LIMIT to the number of questions you can ask!
- Breastfeeding support from a Certified Lactation Counselor
- Answers to your questions about sleep, feeding, postpartum recovery &Â more!
plus you get these BONUSES. . .
- If routines bring you comfort you'll want to institute this plan early on. If not, it will be here when you're ready!
- a NICU expert talks about what you'll want to know, just in case you need it.Â
- an OB/GYN will share how you can prepare for and recover from a c-section, just in case.
- Baby Gear Must-Haves
- Hospital Bag Checklist
- Pediatrician Q&A
- Grandparents Gear List
- and more!
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Your pediatrician is an important part of your village. In the first year your baby will go to a minimum of SIX pediatrician appointments. I'll walk you through choosing a doctor that is right for your baby
Valerie is completely non-judgmental and a safe zone. You can ask her anything.
Valerie is a quintessential doula. You can ask her anything, at any time, and she is quick to get back to you with an answer or practical suggestion, and resources to support it. She is completely non-judgmental and a safe zone. Valerie has also been there for me when I needed to vent about a rough night. She has helped me be the best mom I can be for my two boys!
Juliet
Hi, I’m Valerie!
I'm a Certified Postpartum Doula (PCD), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and mom of 3 (including identical twins). . .
Over the past 8 years I’ve had the amazing privilege of helping hundreds of parents prepare so that they know what the heck to do with their squirmy little newborns!
I understand the road to becoming a parent, and those first few months, are the craziest mix of excitement and overwhelm and that having support during that time makes all the difference!
My years of experience means that you can stop googling (please, please stop googling) because you now have a trusted source to answer all your questions!
NEW PARENTS ACADEMY
Prepare before baby arrives
$397
- Lifetime Access!
- On demand
- Watch & listen on the app or stream to your tv (or watch on computer)
ONE WEEK of 1:1 SUPPORT
Personal support after baby
$397
- We'll exchange text and audio messages to answer ALL your questions!
- No limit to the number of questions you can ask!Â
Course members only!
It's time for you to feel confident and prepared
just like these new parents!
"There's no where else you can find all this information in one place!"
Every Sunday we would cast our computer to the TV and view at least one section. It was nice to look forward to this bonding time while soaking up all the new info for our first little one on the way. There’s no where else you can find all this information in one place. Plus, Valerie is right there with you along the way.
"The soothing techniques were so important and we used them a lot!"
As first time parents we had so many questions about how to care for our baby in those first weeks home. At the hospital we had nurses to help and ask questions and at home it was all on us. This course gave us the confidence we needed to be the best parents we could even with sleep deprivation and a lot of dirty diapers!
"Sifting through Pinterest boards was time consuming and I found it difficult to find trustworthy resources!"
Although my husband and I were ecstatic to become first-time parents, we also felt clueless and nervous about caring for a newborn. Being the youngest of each of our families meant that neither of us had experience with infants, especially those who we were responsible for. New Parents Academy helped us to feel prepared to navigate this new adventure together! We were both so relieved to find a relevant expert resource that we could learn from and refer back to when our baby girl arrived. Although we appreciated advice from family and friends, some of this advice was outdated. We felt lost until we found Expecting 101!
My Prepared Parents GuaranteeÂ
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If you look around inside the course and decide anytime in the next two weeks that it's not what you were hoping for I'll give you your money back!
Just send me an email to [email protected] within 14 days of purchase and I'll give you a full refund.
