Posts by Sunny Daily

This is it! The last free newborn care class of the year is here. Join me Dec. 1 and 8 as we cover some of parent’s most pressing questions. Night one focuses on breastfeeding. This class covers the breastfeeding basics including how to know the latch is correct, how to know how often to feed…

If you or someone you know is entering the third trimester of pregnancy, now is the time to register for childbirth education classes. Taking a childbirth education class is a great way to meet other families, learn about the birth process and options for pain coping, newborn procedures, and postpartum care. Classes are lively and…

If you or someone you know is expecting or has a new baby in the home, then this class is for you. This free class was designed to fill the needs of parents as they plan for breastfeeding and/ or bottle feeding, gathering information on preventing SIDS, figuring out how much baby gear is really…

Inside the Whale Click on the link here called Inside the Whale. This is a podcast hosted by Nantucket’s own Doug Cote. In this great interview you’ll find out more about my path towards midwifery, my doula practice, how I came to Nantucket, beekeeping, and my thoughts on Trey and the Grateful Dead. We had…

Are you or someone you know expecting this summer? Are you looking for more information on breastfeeding or bottle feeding, communicating and playing with your newborn, how to soothe a fussy baby, how to know when to call the doctor, and how to take care of yourself and your relationship after the baby comes? Then…

Are you or someone you know expecting? Want to take some of the questions you have and have them answered in a relaxed and informative free class? Then these classes are for you. This class will provide information on breast and bottle feeding, soothing your newborn, prevention of SIDS, address sleeping in the first few…

Our Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Tomorrow’s meeting will feature a SPECIAL GUEST all the way from sunny FL and information about weaning and…

Happy Spring! Though the weather in New England may still be holding onto its vision of winter, it won’t last long. When I stepped off the plane in Utah last night I was greeted by 70 degree temperatures, the sweet smell of cherry trees in blossom, and the delightful sound of bird song. Spring is…

Saturday begins a part of my education that I have waited 17 years for. Ever since my daughter was born I have wanted to be a midwife. I have worked towards achieving the goal here on Nantucket by working on my education. I have been chipping away at the MEAC academic requirements under the supervision…