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Holistic Newborn Care

  • Congregation Shaare Zedek 212 West 93rd Street New York, NY, 10025 United States (map)

Your life is about to change. You can feel prepared and deliberate in your actions.

In this workshop you will learn the basics of newborn care and a few techniques to find your own voice as a parent. Topics covered include babywearing, feeding, bathing, sleep, diapering, bonding, soothing, and some holistic practices to consider for fever or other illness. You will also receive practical readings and websites which serve as a reference as your baby grows. Expectant families, grandparents, birthworkers and seasoned parents alike will take away something new in this holistic class.

Julia Mannes, LCCE, CD(DONA), CLC, RYT, MOM is a birth and postpartum doula, Lamaze trained, multidisciplinary childbirth educator, Lactation Counselor, yoga instructor, Shaare Zedek's rebbetzin, and pragmatist who will help you on both ethereal and concrete matters.

$75/parent or couple - early bird rate through Friday, March 25
$115/parent or couple - standard rate; reductions always available for those with demonstrable need
50% off the standard rate for Shaare Zedek members

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