Feeding your baby is one of the most natural parts of parenting — and also one of the most commonly misunderstood. Many families are told breastfeeding will “just happen,” yet most challenges occur in the first days simply because parents weren’t shown what to expect beforehand.
This workshop prepares you for real life feeding, not just ideal situations.
In this supportive, small-group class led by an IBCLC, you will learn how breastfeeding actually begins, what newborn behavior looks like in the first hours and weeks, and how to prevent the most common struggles before they start. Rather than memorizing rules, you’ll learn how to read your baby, understand your body, and adjust with confidence.
Our goal is not perfection — it’s confidence. Whether you plan to exclusively breastfeed, combination feed, pump, or just want to understand your options, you’ll leave knowing what is normal, what needs support, and how to get help early.
Partners/support people are strongly encouraged to attend so they know exactly how to help during the early postpartum days.
What We Cover
How milk production actually works
The first hours after birth and why they matter
Newborn feeding patterns & hunger cues
Positioning and latch (what comfortable feeding should feel like)
Preventing nipple pain and early complications
How to know your baby is getting enough milk
Pumping basics and when to introduce bottles
Partner support roles during feeding
Common challenges (engorgement, supply worries, sleepy babies, cluster feeding)
When and where to seek help after baby arrives
You’ll also have time to ask questions and talk through your individual plans and concerns.
Your registration includes a take-home digital resource guide.
Cost: $150 per couple (10% off for Metta Yoga members applies automatically at checkout).
FOLLOW THE STEPS TO BOOK:
Step 1) Purchase the credit for this event:
Step 2) Reserve your spot on our class schedule (Do not forget this step!):
Facilitator
Cherie Visconti — IBCLC
Cherie Visconti is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 16 years of experience supporting families through feeding and early postpartum adjustment. She has helped hundreds of parents navigate everything from the first latch to ongoing feeding challenges with patience, reassurance, and practical guidance.
Cherie is known for making breastfeeding feel approachable and manageable. Her teaching focuses on helping families understand normal newborn behavior so they can respond with confidence rather than worry. Parents appreciate her calm presence, realistic expectations, and ability to troubleshoot concerns before they become overwhelming.
Her goal is for families to leave feeling prepared — not pressured — and knowing support is always available.