Your First Latch Shouldn't Be Your First Breastfeeding Lesson
Breastfeeding + Infant massage prep class
Prepare Your Body. Understand Your Babee. Feed With Confidence.
Breastfeeding can feel completely different once your babee is in your arms.
Instead of waiting until you're tired, overwhelmed, or questioning every feeding, prepare before you need answers.
The Milk + Massage Prep Class gives new and expecting mothers practical education for breastfeeding, newborn feeding cues, positioning, and gentle infant massage-so you can enter the first weeks with more confidence and less guesswork.
Virtual + Private Care Options Available
What Will I LEarn In A Breastfeeding + Infant Massage Prep Class?
You'll learn how to recognize our babee's early feeding curees. understand basic breastfeeding positioning and latch, identify signs that feeding is going well, and safely introduce gentle infant massage as part of four mother babee routine.
this class is designed to help you feel prepared Berofe the first difficult feeding happens:
You’ll learn:
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How newborns communicate hunger before crying
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What early breastfeeding can look and feel like
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Basic breastfeeding positions and latch principles
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How to recognize signs of effective feeding
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What to expect during the first days and weeks
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How to create a comfortable feeding environment
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How to use gentle infant massage for bonding and calming
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When your babee is ready—and not ready—for massage
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Simple massage techniques you can practice at home
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How feeding, positioning, touch, and connection fit together
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When a breastfeeding concern may require individualized professional support
LEave class knowing what to do
Information is useful.
Knowing what to do when you’re holding your hungry newborn is different.
By the end of your preparation session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of:
FEEDING CUES
Know what your babee may be communicating before crying becomes the only signal you recognize.
POSITIONING
Understand the fundamentals of comfortable breastfeeding positions so you’re not trying to figure everything out alone.
CONFIDENCE
Know what to look for during feeding and what questions to ask when something doesn’t feel right.
TOUCH
Learn a gentle infant massage routine you can incorporate into bonding, calming, and everyday care.
PREPARATION
Create a simple mother + babee plan for your first weeks at home.
WHy learn breastfeeding before babee arrives?
Because the first weeks aren’t the ideal time to start from zero.
Breastfeeding education during pregnancy gives you an opportunity to learn, ask questions, practice positioning, and identify the type of support you may want before you’re recovering from birth and caring for a newborn.
Your first breastfeeding experience shouldn’t be your first breastfeeding lesson.
Breastfeeding + Infant Massage: Why Put Them Together?
Feeding isn’t only about milk.
New mothers are also learning how to read their babee’s movements, cues, comfort levels, and communication.
Gentle infant massage can become another way to slow down, connect, observe your babee, and build confidence in everyday care.
You’ll learn how to approach massage safely, follow your babee’s cues, and make touch a simple part of your routine.
Choose your level of support
THE MILK + MASSAGE PREP CLASS
Breastfeeding + Infant Massage Education
A focused preparation class for mothers who want the knowledge and confidence to get started.
Includes:
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Breastfeeding preparation
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Feeding cues education
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Positioning and latch fundamentals
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Infant massage education
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Newborn touch and safety
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First-weeks preparation
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Q&A
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Take-home preparation materials
Investment: $97 Virtual
Come prepared. Leave with a plan.
PRIVATE MOTHER + BABEE CARE
Want More Than a Class?
A group or virtual class can’t see your individual situation.
Private care gives you dedicated time to ask questions, practice techniques, and receive education tailored to your mother + babee experience.
Private Breastfeeding + Infant Massage Session
60–75 minutes
Your private session may include:
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Personalized breastfeeding education
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Feeding and positioning discussion
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Latch education
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Pumping or bottle-feeding questions
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Infant massage instruction
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Guided practice
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Mother + babee care recommendations
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Personalized next steps
Investment: $177
Best for mothers who want someone beside them—not another video to watch.
THE PREP + PRIVATE CARE BUNDLE
Prepare Before Birth. Get Personalized Support After.
Don’t stop at education.
Combine your preparation class with IN HOME private care so you can learn the fundamentals and have dedicated support for your individual questions.
Your bundle includes:
✓ Private Mother + Babee Session
✓ Postpartum Lactation Consultation
✓ Personalized recommendations
✓ Follow-up support/resources
Investment: $397
Recommended for first-time mothers who want the most complete preparation experience.
What makes this different?
What Makes This Different?
This isn’t about memorizing breastfeeding terminology.
It’s about helping you feel more capable when you’re sitting at home with your newborn wondering:
“Is this normal?”
“Is my babee actually getting enough?”
“Why does this position feel uncomfortable?”
“How do I know when my babee wants to eat?”
“Can I use massage as part of our routine?”
“When should I ask for help?”
You’ll have a foundation for answering those questions—and a clearer idea of when individualized support is appropriate.
frequently asked questions
When should I take a breastfeeding and infant massage preparation class?
The class can be taken during pregnancy or early postpartum. Taking it before birth allows you to learn the fundamentals before you’re navigating recovery and newborn care.
Is this class only for first-time mothers?
No. It’s appropriate for mothers who want to refresh their breastfeeding knowledge or add infant massage education to their preparation.
Do I need to know how to breastfeed before taking the class?
No. The class is designed for beginners and focuses on practical preparation.
Is infant massage safe for newborns?
Gentle infant massage can be taught as a nurturing touch practice when appropriate, but babies should always be approached according to their age, health, readiness, and cues. The class includes safety guidance and teaches you when to pause or stop.
Will this class diagnose breastfeeding problems?
No. Education is not the same as diagnosis or medical treatment. If you are experiencing significant breastfeeding difficulty or your babee has a health or feeding concern, individualized assessment from an appropriately qualified professional may be necessary.
Is private breastfeeding support available?
Yes. Private Mother + Babee Care is available for mothers who want individualized education and hands-on guidance beyond the preparation class.
Can I take the class virtually?
Yes. The preparation class can be offered virtually, with private care available separately for mothers who want individualized support.
You’re Preparing for Birth. Prepare for Feeding, Too.
Birth preparation often focuses on labor.
But eventually, you’ll be sitting somewhere quiet—or not so quiet—with your newborn in your arms.
You’ll need to know what your babee’s cues mean.
You’ll need to know how to position yourself.
You’ll need to know what comfortable feeding can look like.
And you’ll want more than confidence—you’ll want a plan.
I take a limited number of clients each month in order to ensure quality, tailored patient centered care.
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I am a mother-babee health fanatic/strategist, doula trainer, and Birthwork entrepreneur helping families and birthworkers to build more informed, culturally rooted, and sustainable care experiences. I blend evidence based education, ancestral hand-on support, kinship and business strategy to transform birthwork from a calling into community and generational health advocacy.
I want to make something truly beautiful: create spaces for mothers to 'do birth differently'. Because better births lead to better outcomes.
jada metcalf
