Understand Your Baby
Learn feeding cues, patterns, diaper output, milk transitions and signs that can help you understand whether your baby is getting enough.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Course
Planning to Breastfeed?Prepare Before Baby Arrives.
Learn practical breastfeeding foundations during pregnancy so the first days with your baby feel more familiar, less confusing and easier to navigate.
You do not have to wait until you are exhausted, recovering and caring for a newborn to start learning. Prepare now, then return to the lessons whenever you need them.
- 30+ video lessons
- 5+ hours of guidance
- Lifetime access
- Learn on any device
$97One-time purchase · No subscription
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Created by Dr. Salena Gallegos, OTD, OTR/L, CBS
Enrollment and secure checkout are completed through Root & Rhythm Holistic Care.
Dr. Salena Gallegos, OTD, OTR/L, CBS
Doctor of Occupational Therapy • Licensed California Occupational Therapist • Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
✓ Evidence-informed education✓ Self-paced online course✓ Unlimited lifetime access✓ Partner-friendly learning✓ Mobile friendly
Why Learn Before Birth?
Give yourself a head start before feeding begins.
The early days with a newborn bring a lot at once. Learning the basics during pregnancy gives you time to understand common breastfeeding concepts, talk with your support person and know when to ask for additional help.
- Recognize early feeding cues and common newborn feeding patterns.
- Understand the basics of latch, positioning, milk transitions and diaper output.
- Learn practical foundations for pumping, hand expression and bottle feeding.
- Prepare for common concerns and learn when professional support may be helpful.
- Help your partner or support person understand how they can support you.
What You Will Gain
Walk into your feeding journey with more knowledge and preparation.
This course organizes practical, evidence-informed information into clear lessons you can learn at your own pace and revisit after your baby arrives.
Build Practical Skills
Explore latch, positioning, pumping, hand expression, bottle feeding and practical strategies you can return to when you need them.
Prepare Your Support System
Learn about common concerns, partner support, communication and when additional professional support may be appropriate.
Inside the Course
Seven chapters. 30+ lessons. Lifetime access.
Start during pregnancy, learn at your own pace and return to the material whenever you want a refresher.
The Beginning of Your Feeding Journey
Explore the first hours after birth, colostrum, breastfeeding benefits and how your feeding journey begins.
Latch and Positioning
Learn the foundations of a comfortable, effective latch and practical positions for you and your baby.
Knowing Whether Baby Is Getting Enough
Understand hunger cues, feeding patterns, diaper output, milk transitions and signs of adequate intake.
Pumping and Hand Expression
Build confidence with breast pumps, hand expression and the practical foundations of pumping.
Bottle Feeding
Learn about bottle introduction, paced bottle feeding and common nipple and bottle options.
Common Breastfeeding Challenges
Prepare for concerns such as nipple pain, engorgement, mastitis, jaundice, tongue tie and low milk supply.
Maternal Wellness and Building Your Village
Learn about postpartum wellness, partner support, communication and building a dependable support system.
Is This Course for You?
Created for expecting parents who want to feel more prepared.
You are pregnant and planning or hoping to breastfeed.
You are a first-time parent and want to know what to expect.
You feel overwhelmed by conflicting breastfeeding information.
You want your partner or support person to learn alongside you.
You prefer learning privately and at your own pace.
You want lessons you can revisit after your baby arrives.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Salena Gallegos
OTD, OTR/L, CBS · Doctor of Occupational Therapy · Licensed Occupational Therapist · Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
Dr. Salena Gallegos is the founder of Root & Rhythm Holistic Care, a wellness advocate and a mother. Her work supports women, mothers, birthing parents and families through pregnancy preparation, postpartum life, breastfeeding, feeding support, returning to work or school and rebuilding routines during seasons of change.
Her approach combines occupational therapy, maternal wellness, lactation-informed care and practical lifestyle strategies. The course is designed to bring research-informed education into real family life in a compassionate and approachable way.
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy, USC
- Master of Occupational Therapy, USC
- Licensed in California
- Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
- Lactation and feeding support training
- Maternal wellness focus
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Since 1985, Kids Furniture Superstore has helped families prepare welcoming spaces for their children. We are glad to share this educational resource from a qualified professional for expecting parents who want to feel more informed as they prepare for life with their new baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you enroll
When should I take the course?
The course is designed for the prenatal period so you can learn and prepare before your baby arrives. Because access is unlimited, you can revisit the lessons after birth.
Can my partner take the course with me?
Yes. The course includes strategies for partner and family support, making it useful for anyone who will be part of your support system.
How long do I have access?
The course includes unlimited lifetime access, allowing you to return to the material whenever you need it.
Can I watch from my phone?
Yes. The course is accessible from desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices.
Is there a monthly subscription?
No. The course is a one-time $97 purchase with no recurring subscription.
Is this individualized medical care?
No. The course provides general educational information and does not replace individualized medical, mental-health, lactation or emergency care.
Begin Preparing Today
Learn now. Revisit later. Feel more prepared when baby arrives.
Get lifetime access to more than five hours of evidence-informed prenatal breastfeeding education, including 30+ lessons across seven chapters.
Create Account & Start — $97The course is created, sold and fulfilled by Root & Rhythm Holistic Care, an independent third party. Course support, access, refunds and policies are handled by the course provider. Educational content does not replace individualized medical care.
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