Feeding Your New Baby Prenatal Workshop In-person

This breastfeeding class is for pregnant couples and their families. 

You may wonder why you need a class for breastfeeding?

I developed this class to prepare parents for the first two weeks: a time when so many things happen... and so many mothers just quit. 

-Donna Bruschi

Get the best start whether you're planning a home or hospital birth.

This comprehensive class covers beginning breastfeeding, the introduction of solid foods and weaning.

• How to prepare yourself and your family for breastfeeding (It's not what you think!)
• Why postpartum bonding is the basis for breastfeeding
• What skin to skin contact is, and is not
• What makes a "good latch" good
  
• How birth practices affect breastfeeding and what to do if things go sideways
• How the other parent and grandparents fit into breastfeeding and recovery
• It includes the book The First Five Days by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC

In addition, you may have questions about:

• Selecting a breast pump, when to start and essential considerations for returning to work.
• How to have a great milk supply, even if your breasts are small, even if you have twins, even if you're worried... 
  
• Pacifiers, safe bottle feeding, how often and how long to feed 
  
• Knowing signs that you NEED help and where to get it, and why it's not the Internet. 
   
  This class is taught by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, La Leche League Leader and owner of New Baby New Paltz. She breastfed her 3 children, including twins. She shares her wisdom of two decades of helping mothers and babies get breastfeeding right for them.

For questions, please call/text Donna at (845) 750-4402 

This 2 hour class is $100 per family in-person in Highland, NY. You may bring 2 other adults (your partner, grandparent, or nanny) so you are all on the same page with breastfeeding.

Payment is required to register. Refunds will be made until 7 days in advance. All other cancellations will receive store credit, or a make-up class.

This breastfeeding class is for pregnant couples and their families. 

You may wonder why you need a class for breastfeeding? I developed this class to prepare parents for the first two weeks: a time when so many things happen... and so many mothers quit. 

Get the best start whether you're planning a home or hospital birth.

This comprehensive class covers beginning breastfeeding, the introduction of solid foods and weaning.

• How to prepare yourself and your family for breastfeeding (It's not what you think!)
• What skin to skin contact is, and is not
• What makes a "good latch" good
  
• How birth practices affect breastfeeding and what to do if things go sideways
• Postpartum bonding
• How the other parents fits into breastfeeding and recovery
• It includes the book The First Five Days by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC

In addition, you may have questions about:

• Selecting a breast pump, when to start and essential considerations for returning to work.
• How to have a great milk supply, even if your breasts are small, even if you have twins, even if you're worried... 
  
• Pacifiers, safe bottle feeding, how often and how long to feed 
  
• Knowing signs that you NEED help and where to get it, and why it's not the Internet. 
   
  This class is taught by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, La Leche League Leader and owner of New Baby New Paltz. She breastfed her 3 children, including twins. She shares her wisdom of two decades of helping mothers and babies get breastfeeding right for them.

For questions, please call/text Donna at (845) 750-4402 

Evening and weekends times available.

This 2 hour class is $150 per family in Highland, NY, or $300 in-home (within 45 mins of Highland, NY - Google Maps)

Payment is required to register. Refunds will be made until 7 days in advance. All other cancellations will receive store credit, or a make-up class.

Express Yourself Pumping Class teaches nursing mothers and parents the fundamentals of effective milk expression through hands-on instruction.

• Learn the new FITS flange fitting techniques to maximize comfort and output, Try on flanges to find your best fit guided by a certified FITS trained lactation consultant.
• Master hand expression methods for flexibility and relief, and colostrum Harvesting for postpartum use.
• Gain confidence in your pumping routine. 

This  class covers equipment selection, troubleshooting common challenges, and strategies to support your breastfeeding journey.

Whether you're pregnant, returning to work or seeking confidence, you will develop the skills and knowledge to express milk successfully.

BONUS: Includes one complementary set of flanges (or flange inserts) that fit and feel like gentle tugging or nothing at all.

Infant/Family CPR & First Aid

(American Red Cross)

To be scheduled on a weekday       6:00-9:00 pm

call for details 845-740-4402

Parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors are usually the first responders in an emergency involving infants and children. This class covers how to respond to injuries and illness in an infant or child family members during a medical emergency until advanced medical personnel take over.

This interactive course includes lessons on how to respond to choking, breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries to muscles, bones and joints, sudden illness, soft tissue injuries and environmental emergencies.

With an understanding of the basic steps of CPR and First Aid, family members will feel more confident in their ability to assist in an emergency.

Early Bird: $50 until 04/01/23

$75 per family. One registration includes up to 3 family members

This class is taught by Kevin O'Connell, EMT. He is an EMT, an instructor for
The American Red Cross, a father and a grandfather.

PLEASE NOTE: This course does not provide certification.

Lester Chiropractic
652 St Rt 299
Suite 202
Highland, NY 12528

First Foods for Babies

Express Yourself Flange Fitting Consultation allows lactating mothers to be 100% comfortable while pumping and experience effective milk expression. 

• EXPERIENCE the new FITS flange fitting techniques that maximize comfort, speed and increased milk output. 
• Try 2-40 different flanges until you experience your best fit.
• Be guided by a certified FITS trained lactation consultant- Donna Bruschi, IBCLC
• Master hands on expression methods for pumping and clog relief
• Gain confidence in your pumping routine. 

This 30 minute in-person consultation covers flange selection and troubleshooting sizing challenges. Experience the four step process that allows ALL mothers to feel comfortable and express enough milk.

After purchase, you will receive an email to set up an appointment. All appointments are in-person in Highland, NY.

Whether you're pregnant, returning to work or seeking confidence, you will develop the skills and knowledge to express milk successfully.

BONUS: Includes one complementary set of flanges (or flange inserts) that fit and feel like "Gentle tugging, or nothing at all."

(One piece or 1/2 flange pair only. Base Connector (if needed) sold separately.)