We are thrilled to share exciting news from our partners at Beyond Birth Lactation Services (BBLS), a vital organization helping families thrive during the early stages of parenthood. Beyond Birth Lactation Services are proud to announce that they just became an NC Diaper Bank Depot!! They accept diapers, wipes, feminine products & baby formula – currently being distributed to Western North Carolina.
Check out their upcoming classes for the month of November! In person classes are located at their office in Durham at 1800 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy STE 100, Durham, NC 27707.
To register for any of these classes, please text the BBLS Chat Line (919) 413-6484 or email: support@beyondbirthlactation.com.
Baby Wearing Classes (in person) – appropriate for infants 0-3 months
Did you know baby wearing has 100’s of benefits besides convenience?
- Enhances cognitive development
- Reduces crying by up to 43%
- Stabilizes child’s heart rate & body temperature
- Aides in muscle strengthening
- Stimulates motor development
- Helps alleviate symptoms of postpartum depression
Saturday, November 23, 2024: 10:00 am
Newborn Sleep 101 (virtual)
This 1-1.5 hour Virtual Newborn Sleep Class is designed to help you navigate your newborn baby’s sleep from 0-4 months, know what to expect, and be fully prepared for these first few months. You will leave the workshop with the confidence and knowledge on how to set healthy sleep foundations right from the start. Covered topics:
- Newborn sleep science
- Day/night confusion
- Crying, colic, witching hour
- Soothing a fussy newborn
- Establishing daytime/nighttime routines
- Sleepy/tired cues and wake windows
- Short naps and how to help baby sleep in the crib
- Swaddling and transitioning out of the swaddle
- Tummy time
- *The 4 month sleep regression Q & A session
Saturday, November 9: 7:00pm EST
Pumping 101 (virtual)
Pumping can sometimes be stressful & confusing as a new parent. Our Pumping Specialist offers virtual pumping classes to set you & your baby up for success, before coming in for a flange fit session.
- Importance of regularly replacing pump parts & how often
- Proper positioning of body
- Alignment of flanges & utilizing pumping bras correctly
- Why getting properly sized matters in obtaining the most milk per session
Offered weekly at Monday 11:30am or Thursday 5:30pm EST
Infant Massage (virtual)
Learn techniques to help loosen up your baby & better connect to enhance your feeding experience.
Thursday, November 7: 1:00pm EST
To register for any of these classes, please text the BBLS Chat Line (919) 413-6484 or email: support@beyondbirthlactation.com.