Calm, Confident Preparation for Life with Your Baby. 

These pre-recorded classes gently guide you through what to expect in the early days and weeks with your newborn, giving you practical knowledge, realistic expectations, and emotional reassurance.

 
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In this Taking Baby Home online course you will learn: 

  • The importance of responsive, connected care
  • What life with a newborn is really like when you get home,
  • Understanding normal newborn behaviour, including crying,
  • Evidence-based guidance on infant sleep, settling, and feeding,
  • Gentle strategies to make nights more manageable,
  •  Practical newborn care (dressing, bathing, and daily routines),
  • Swaddling—when, why, and how to do it safely,
  • How to establish your values and confidence as new parents,
  • Building your skills and trust in your parenting instincts,
  • Emotional support, reassurance, and reducing overwhelm.
  • Where to find reliable support when you need it. 

Do you cover how much babies sleep?

Yes! We'll talk about what's normal for different ages, plus practical safe sleep guidance — room temperature, safe sleep space setup, and other tips new parents always want to know.

Do you cover how much babies cry?

Yes! We'll talk about what's normal for different ages, plus responsive care approaches to help support your baby to stay calm — normal crying, when to get help, and other tips new parents always want to know.

Do you teach parents how to connect with baby, stay calm, and support maternal mood?

Yes! We'll talk about ways to build connection with your baby, tools to help you stay calm, and when to reach out for extra support — all the things new parents want to know but don't always ask.

Calm, Confident Preparation for Life with Your Baby.

 Evidence-based online classes led by an experienced Midwife & IBCLC, designed to help you feel calm, informed, and supported as you prepare for birth and early family life.

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Why HolisticBaby?

  • At HolisticBaby, holistic means caring for the whole person—not just preparing for birth, but supporting your physical, emotional, and practical wellbeing as you become a parent.
  • Led by Cathy McCormick Midwife & IBCLC (lactation consultant) and Neuro-protective care practitioner with the Fussy Baby Network. 
  •  Grounded in up-to-date, evidence-based practice.
  • Combines clinical knowledge with a holistic approach supporting a calmer start to your parenting journey.
 

Feel more prepared, more supported, and more confident as you step
into life with your baby.

Your access will remain available for 6 months.
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