Online Classes – Newborn Prep 101
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Bringing Baby Home

Hospital Discharge, the First 48 Hours & What to Expect

Leave the hospital feeling ready β€” not terrified.

The moment you buckle your newborn into that car seat and head home, everything changes. Most parents describe the first 48 hours at home as the most overwhelming of their lives β€” not because something is wrong, but because nobody told them what to actually expect. This course changes that. Created by a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Bringing Baby Home walks you through everything from your hospital discharge checklist to recognizing illness in a newborn, so you can walk through your front door with confidence instead of fear.

What You'll Learn

βœ“What to ask before leaving the hospital
βœ“How to read hunger & sleep cues
βœ“Safe car seat installation & positioning
βœ“When to call the pediatrician vs. go to the ER
βœ“Setting up a safe sleep environment
βœ“Protecting your newborn from illness
βœ“Normal newborn behavior in the first 24 hrs
βœ“Signs of postpartum depression & anxiety
βœ“Feeding & diaper output expectations
βœ“Building your support system from day one
πŸ‘Ά Perfect for: All expectant and new parents β€” especially first-timers preparing for the transition from hospital to home.
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Feeding Fundamentals

Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding, Formula Prep & Paced Feeding

Fed is best β€” and this course covers every way to get there.

Feeding your newborn is one of the most important things you'll do β€” and one of the hardest to get right without guidance. Whether you plan to breastfeed, formula feed, pump, or combine all three, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to feed your baby well without the overwhelm. No judgment, no pressure β€” just clear, evidence-based information created by a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who has helped thousands of families navigate exactly this.

What You'll Learn

βœ“How breast milk supply is built & protected
βœ“Safe pumping & breast milk storage
βœ“Reading hunger & fullness cues
βœ“How to choose & prepare formula safely
βœ“Achieving a comfortable, deep latch
βœ“Combination feeding without guilt
βœ“Managing engorgement & blocked ducts
βœ“Paced bottle feeding technique
βœ“Breastfeeding positions that actually work
βœ“Burping, gas, spit-up & when to worry
πŸ‘Ά Perfect for: Any parent planning to breastfeed, bottle feed, pump, or combine methods β€” including those who aren't sure yet.
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Sleep Foundations

Safe Sleep, Newborn Sleep Cycles & Building Healthy Sleep Habits

Understanding how newborns sleep changes everything.

Sleep deprivation is one of the hardest parts of new parenthood β€” but most of the struggle comes from not understanding how newborns actually sleep. This course won't promise you a sleeping-through-the-night miracle. What it will do is help you set realistic expectations, create a safe sleep environment, read your baby's tired cues, and start laying the foundation for healthy sleep habits from day one β€” so you're not reinventing the wheel every single night.

What You'll Learn

βœ“How newborn sleep cycles really work
βœ“The feeding & sleep connection
βœ“AAP 2022 safe sleep guidelines in full
βœ“Soothing strategies that actually work
βœ“Reading tired cues & wake windows
βœ“Nap patterns in the first 3 months
βœ“Setting up the ideal sleep environment
βœ“Managing overnight feeds as a team
βœ“Fixing day/night confusion
βœ“What sleep training is & when to consider it
πŸ‘Ά Perfect for: Expectant and new parents who want to understand newborn sleep before exhaustion sets in.
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The 4th Trimester

Postpartum Recovery for Mom + Newborn Development (0–3 Months)

You just grew a human. Your recovery deserves real attention.

The fourth trimester β€” the first 12 weeks after birth β€” is one of the most profound and underestimated transitions in human life. Your body is healing, your hormones are shifting dramatically, your relationship is changing, and somehow you're also keeping a tiny human alive. This course supports both the physical and emotional recovery of the birthing parent while helping all parents understand what their baby is experiencing and developing in the first three months of life.

What You'll Learn

βœ“What the 4th trimester is & why it matters
βœ“Newborn development: weeks 1–4
βœ“Physical recovery after vaginal birth
βœ“Newborn development: weeks 5–12
βœ“Physical recovery after cesarean birth
βœ“Bonding, attachment & skin-to-skin contact
βœ“Postpartum hormones, baby blues & PPD
βœ“Partner & family adjustment
βœ“Postpartum nutrition & hydration
βœ“The 6-week visit & what comes next
πŸ‘Ά Perfect for: Birthing parents and their partners who want to understand postpartum recovery and early newborn development together.
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Partner Prep

A Course Designed for Co-Parents, Dads & Partners

You're all in. This course shows you exactly where to show up.

This course was built specifically for the partner β€” the person who is completely committed but may feel unsure of where they fit in, what they're supposed to do, or how to actually help. Partner Prep is not a watered-down version of the main newborn course. It's a course built from the ground up for co-parents, dads, and supporting partners β€” covering everything from the birth room to bottle feeding to understanding the mental load, in language that speaks directly to your experience.

What You'll Learn

βœ“Your role in the birth room
βœ“Bottle feeding & paced feeding technique
βœ“The first hours β€” skin-to-skin & first feed
βœ“Holding & soothing a fussy newborn
βœ“Diapering, swaddling & bathing
βœ“Understanding & sharing the mental load
βœ“Your partner's postpartum recovery
βœ“Your emotional experience as a partner
βœ“How to support breastfeeding
βœ“Building confidence as a co-parent
πŸ‘Ά Perfect for: Co-parents, dads, same-sex partners, and anyone stepping into a primary supporting role for a new baby.
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Twins & Multiples

Newborn Care, Synchronized Schedules & Survival Tactics for Multiple Babies

Two babies, one you β€” and a course built for exactly that.

Expecting or caring for twins or multiples is a completely different experience β€” and a standard newborn class only tells half your story. This course was designed specifically for families with two or more newborns, covering everything that changes when you multiply by two: feeding strategies, synchronized schedules, safe sleep for twins, NICU preparation, soothing two babies at once, and how to build the support village you actually need to survive β€” and thrive.

What You'll Learn

βœ“How multiple pregnancies & deliveries differ
βœ“Building a synchronized twin schedule
βœ“NICU preparation & kangaroo care
βœ“Safe sleep for twins (AAP guidelines)
βœ“Tandem breastfeeding with a twin pillow
βœ“Soothing two fussy babies at once
βœ“Bottle & formula strategies for two
βœ“Postpartum mental health with multiples
βœ“Efficient diapering & bathing routines
βœ“Bonding with each baby individually
πŸ‘Ά Perfect for: Parents expecting or caring for twins, triplets, or any multiple-birth situation β€” including those with NICU babies.

Educational Disclaimer: The information provided in these courses is intended for general educational purposes only and is based on current AAP, AHA, CDC, and ACOG guidelines at the time of publication. It is not a substitute for personalized medical advice from your child's healthcare provider. Every baby and family situation is unique. Completion of any course does not create a nurse-patient relationship between the participant and Newborn Prep 101 or its founder. If you have a medical concern about yourself or your baby, contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency care immediately.