Cleveland’s A La Carte Maternity Services

Option #1:

Full Childbirth Education Class*

(3) Three-part, (3) three-hour sessions for a total of 9 hours of in-person (or hybrid) childbirth preparation.

Unlike many hospital-based courses, this comprehensive program goes beyond routine protocols. You'll learn:

• mind prep

• body prep

• nutrition

• stages of labor

• positions

• coping skills

• comfort measures

• partner empowerment

• hospital policies

• birth planning

• feeding

Option #2

Private Refresher Childbirth Education Class*

One 3-hour refresher for second-time+ parents.

*Participants also have access to handouts and birth planning templates 

This comprehensive lactation package provides invaluable guidance and support from a Certified Postpartum Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) to help you navigate the joys and challenges of breastfeeding.

Three personalized sessions: Enjoy three in-person or virtual consultations with a CLC, each lasting up to 2 hours.

FIRST PRENATAL

• How to prepare for breastfeeding

• How to collect colostrum
  Preparing for the postpartum time at the hospital

• Hand/pump expression

• Setting up your pump

• Finding the correct flange size

• Nipple assessment, breast history

  FIRST WEEK HOME

• Weight check and weighted feed

• Assessing feeding

• Process the birth together

• Milk management

• Tips/Tricks

  BACK TO WORK

• Set Goals

• Storage

• Getting a milk stash

• Bottles

• Pump settings

• Pumping schedule

• Pump/bottle education

• How to power pump

Are you struggling with breastfeeding challenges like latch difficulties, milk supply concerns, or painful engorgement? Feeling overwhelmed with the transition to parenthood? Our postpartum feeding support offers expert guidance and personalized solutions to meet your needs.

We provide up to a two-hour in-person postpartum feeding support and texting/emailing/call support for up to 2 weeks after the visit.

This includes but is not limited to: 

• Feeding assessment 

• Pumping consultation 

• Flange Fitting 

• Milk supply management/counseling

  Managing bottle introduction 

  Referrals and resources

  Clogged Duct management

Want to avoid the burden of returning a bunch of stuff that’s cute, but doesn’t work for your goals AND save hundreds of dollars?

Take the first step in investing in your parenting journey by having a retired career nanny with over 12 years of experience do the legwork of finding what fits your family’s exact needs so you can focus on nesting and preparing emotionally for the baby.

This Service Includes:

• 2-hour video consultation

• Research on specific products, services, and community resources to fit your needs and desires; no upselling products due to brand sponsorship

• Optional add-on: have Lexi build, customize, and manage your entire registry.

IWith so many options come so many nuances! Take the guesswork out of learning the ins and outs of your child’s car seat, including proper usage, fit, and installation by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

CPST will make sure the car seat is properly installed according to your vehicle’s and the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Rest assured that your Little will ride as safely as possible.

• Travel fee may apply if farther than 25 minutes from Lakewood, Ohio.

• Optional add-on: have Lexi come shopping with you to find a car seat that fits your vehicle and your family’s needs.

• Travel fee may apply if farther than 25 minutes from Lakewood, Ohio.

• Optional add-on: have Lexi come shopping with you to find a car seat that fits your vehicle and your family’s needs.

What happens once the baby arrives? Having a postpartum plan is more important now than ever. Feeling empowered and prepared for your journey to parenthood is crucial.

Postpartum planning ensures that you and your family have a plan for how your needs and wants will be accomplished in the postpartum period. I will also help prepare you for the postpartum healing, physical and emotional issues that come postpartum, caring for a newborn, newborn sleep, household management, and more.

Topics covered are:

• Physical Recovery

• Emotional Recovery

• Thriving Day-to-Day

• Common Postpartum Issues

• Newborn Care

• Newborn Sleep

• Breastfeeding/Formula Guidance

• Newborn Supply List

• Postpartum Supply List

• Questions for Your Pediatrician

• Preparing Siblings

• Postpartum Mood Disorders

• Affirmations

• Local Resources

While babywearing is becoming more mainstream, it may not be intuitive, and so many options can be overwhelming!

Figure out which carrier will be the best fit for your baby and your budget and the most comfortable for each caregiver who plans on utilizing this hands-free bonding tool. Services are preferred in person, but we may be able to accommodate virtually.

This Service Includes:

• 60-minute Babywearing Education session or 30-minute Fit Check.

• Connections to baby-wearing communities.

IBabies don’t come with manuals. Not all issues with our newborns are medical and don’t warrant a call to the pediatrician, but they are important and need to be answered. This is where our Newborn Consultant comes in.

If you have questions on postpartum care for the birthing person or newborn care, we are here to help. Our package offers support with:

• Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding/formula/bottle feeding support

• Postpartum recovery & challenges

• Setting up a healthy sleep environment

• Planning and implementing an overnight routine

• Promoting healthy sleep habits

• Creating a feeding/sleep schedule

• Recommendations for local resources

• Bathing and infant hygiene

• Planning your childcare needs

• Nursery Basics

• Newborn Safety

• Troubleshooting issues that may arise

• Milestones

• Ways to track the basics of diapers & feeds

• Pumping basics

• Answering all your questions

• And more…

• Also included is our Newborn & Beyond Sleep Guide (pdf)