Feeding Fundamentals

Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, formula prep, and paced feeding — all in one place. Developed and scripted by a board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner so you can learn how to feed your newborn with confidence, from the comfort of home.

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Modules

Lessons

Self-paced

Learn on your schedule

AAP

Standards followed

Course curriculum

Module 1 Supply, Demand & Newborn Stomach Size

3 lessons ▾

1.1 How Breast Milk Supply Is Established in the First Days 1.2 Newborn Stomach Capacity Day by Day 1.3 The Supply-and-Demand Principle and Why It Matters

Module 2 Reading Hunger & Fullness Cues

3 lessons ▾

2.1 Early, Mid-Stage, and Late Hunger Cues 2.2 Recognizing Fullness and Satiation Cues 2.3 Responsive, Cue-Based Feeding vs. Schedule Feeding

Module 3 Breastfeeding: Latch, Positioning & First Feeds

3 lessons ▾

3.1 Achieving a Comfortable, Deep, Asymmetric Latch 3.2 Breastfeeding Positions: Cradle, Cross-Cradle, Football & Side-Lying 3.3 What a Good Latch Looks, Sounds, and Feels Like

Module 4 Common Breastfeeding Challenges

3 lessons ▾

4.1 Engorgement, Sore Nipples, and Low Supply Concerns 4.2 Blocked Ducts, Mastitis, and When to Seek Help 4.3 When to Consult a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Module 5 Pumping & Building a Milk Stash

3 lessons ▾

5.1 When to Safely Introduce a Pump 5.2 Breast Milk Storage Guidelines (CDC 2022) 5.3 Creating a Realistic Pumping Schedule for Returning to Work

Module 6 Formula Feeding: Choosing & Preparing Formula

3 lessons ▾

6.1 Understanding Formula Types and When Each Is Recommended 6.2 Preparing Powdered, Concentrate, and Ready-to-Feed Formula Safely 6.3 Storing and Handling Formula Correctly at Home

Module 7 Combination Feeding

3 lessons ▾

7.1 How to Safely Combine Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding 7.2 Managing Milk Supply When Introducing Supplemental Formula 7.3 Navigating Combination Feeding Without Guilt

Module 8 Bottle Feeding Basics

3 lessons ▾

8.1 Selecting the Right Bottle and Nipple Flow for a Newborn 8.2 Preparing and Warming a Bottle Safely 8.3 Positioning and Feeding a Baby with a Bottle Effectively

Module 9 Paced Bottle Feeding

3 lessons ▾

9.1 What Paced Bottle Feeding Is and Why It Matters 9.2 Paced Feeding Technique Step by Step 9.3 Reducing Overfeeding and Gas with Paced Feeding

Module 10 Burping, Gas & Spit-Up

3 lessons ▾

10.1 Three Effective Burping Techniques 10.2 The Difference Between Spit-Up and Vomiting 10.3 When Gas and Spit-Up Require a Call to the Pediatrician

Module 11 Feeding Milestones & Knowing Baby Is Fed

3 lessons ▾

11.1 Assessing Whether Baby Is Getting Enough Milk 11.2 Expected Weight Gain Milestones in the First Month 11.3 Questions to Bring to Your 2-Week and 1-Month Pediatric Visits

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You're ready to feed your baby with knowledge and confidence!

Feeding Fundamentals

Self-paced online course — learn on your schedule, from anywhere.

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What's included

11 modules, 33 lessons
Self-paced — take on your schedule
Follows AAP standards
Breastfeeding latch & positioning
Common breastfeeding challenges
Pumping & milk storage
Formula prep & safety
Combination feeding
Paced bottle feeding technique
Burping, gas & spit-up
Feeding milestones & weight gain

Educational disclaimer: This course is for educational purposes only and does not replace the personalized advice of your child's healthcare provider or a licensed lactation consultant. Always consult a qualified professional for medical concerns.

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