Understand Your Baby
Learn feeding cues, patterns, diaper output, milk transitions and signs that help you understand whether your baby is getting enough.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Course
Feel Prepared for Breastfeeding Before Your Baby Arrives
Learn practical breastfeeding foundations from a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist—at your own pace, from the comfort of home.
- 30+ lessons
- 5 hours of guidance
- Lifetime access
- Mobile friendly
$97
One-time purchase · No subscription
Enroll in the Course
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
✓ Created by a qualified professional
✓ Self-paced online learning
✓ Unlimited lifetime access
✓ Learn on any device
Prepare With Confidence
Know what to expect before feeding begins
Breastfeeding can feel less overwhelming when you understand the basics before your baby arrives. This course gives you practical information you can return to throughout your feeding journey.
Build Practical Skills
Explore latch, positioning, pumping, hand expression, bottle feeding and strategies you can apply during everyday life.
Feel More Supported
Prepare for common concerns, involve your partner and family, and learn when additional professional support may be helpful.
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
Inside the Course
Seven chapters to help you feel more prepared
Learn at your own pace and revisit the lessons whenever you need additional guidance.
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 Right for You?
Created for expecting parents who want to prepare
First-time expecting mothers
Parents planning to breastfeed
Partners who want to provide support
Families preparing before delivery
Parents who prefer self-paced learning
Anyone wanting lifetime course access
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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
Give yourself time to learn before your baby arrives
Get lifetime access to more than five hours of practical, evidence-informed prenatal breastfeeding education.
Enroll Now — $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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