Classes & Consultation


Breastfeeding and Nutrition Classes


Below are the various classes I offer.  Please see the class schedule for more information on when and where my upcoming  classes are being offered.
I also offer in-home private classes and am available to do a presentation for your group! Please email me for more information.     

Breastfeeding Basics
Breastfeeding: Beyond the Basics   Extreme Diet Makeover

This class can be taken prior to pregnancy, early on in pregnancy, or for someone

who doesn't want to commit to a longer class.
 Come and get your questions addressed in a

relaxed setting and learn to:

- separate the myths from the facts
- recgonize and overcome barriers
- find and encourage a support system
and
- understand the basic "How-tos" of breastfeeding

1.5 hours
                                                       

Once you have taken Breastfeeding Basics, you are ready
for this more comprehensive class.  You will learn:

- the 3 Ps of breastfeeding and how they can help
 you have the best experience possible!
- intro to what (and what not) to eat during pregnancy and nursing
- whether you need a pump and, if so, how to select one
- how to store your milk
more in-depth "how-tos"
-how to prevent and manage difficulties
and much, much more!

2 hours

Coming Soon!
Pregnancy Nutrition: Eating for Two
Itty Bitty Nutrition
Raising Healthy Eaters

Researchers are learning more and more about just how important pre-conception
and prenatal nutrition really are.

In this class, I've summarized all the current research so you
don't have to spend precious time looking through books
and magazines to find out what you should be eating to keep
you and baby healthy! Plus I offer meal planning strategies,
 shopping tips, and healthy recipe ideas to make meals a snap!

Appropriate for those who are pregnant or planning-to-become pregnant.

1.5 hours

In this 1 hour class you will learn...

- What the research has to say about when it's appropriate to
start solids and why
-Which food is gaining in popularity as a 'first food' (you may be surprised!)
- How to know when your child is ready
- How to prepare your own baby food
- Which foods may be dangerous to your baby
- How to prevent food allergies
- How to prevent iron deficiency anemia
- What you can do to avoid food battles at mealtime
- How to raise a healthy eater and much more!


Are there food battles in your house?
Wondering how to instill good, healthy eating habits
in your kids while avoiding these battles?
Learn strategies from birth to the teenage
years to help you raise healthy eaters.
You will also learn the various nutritional "red flags"
of each stage of childhood so you can be prepared
along the way!

Enjoy mealtime once more!

1.5 hours

Consultation

Nutrition Consultation:
As a Registered Dietitian, I offer nutrition conslutation for a variety of ages and conditions including (but not limited to):
- infant & pediatric nutrition
- general nutrition "check-up"
- nutrition during pregnancy &/or lactation
- weight loss

Consultaiton includes comprehensive nutrition & lifestyle history, three day diet analysis, and personalized recommendations.
To set up an appointment, please contact me.

Lactation Consultation:
Included in the cost of my breastfeeding classes is free phone support after delivery and competitively priced in-home or in-hospital visits. Please contact me for more information.


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