Feel confident feeding your baby, from the very first hour.

Nurturing Beginnings is a short online course that walks you through the golden hours, the first 2 weeks, "is my baby getting enough?", common challenges and pumping. Watch at your own pace, before baby arrives or at 3 a.m. when you need it.

Breastfeeding is natural. That doesn't mean it comes naturally.

Maybe you're pregnant and wondering what those first hours will really be like. Maybe your baby is already here, and you're asking yourself at 2 a.m., "Is she getting enough? Is this supposed to hurt? Is this normal?" You're not doing anything wrong. Most moms were never shown what to expect, and the advice from the internet, the hospital and your family doesn't always match. Nurturing Beginnings gives you clear, evidence-based answers from a lactation professional, in short videos you can watch from your couch. So you can stop guessing and start trusting yourself and your baby.

This course is for you if:

🌸 You're pregnant and want to feel ready before baby arrives 🌸 You're in the first weeks and want reassurance that what you're seeing is normal 🌸 You're planning to pump or combine breast and bottle 🌸 You want trusted information without spending hours searching online It's not a replacement for a one-on-one visit when something is wrong. If you're in pain or worried about your baby, please book a consult with your IBCLC, me or call your pediatrician.

What you'll learn

By the end of Nurturing Beginnings, you'll know how to:

Use at least two comfortable breastfeeding positions.

Read your baby's hunger cues and signs that they're satisfied.

Know, day by day, whether your baby is getting enough.

Understand how your milk changes in the first 2 weeks and why every drop of colostrum matters.

Make the most of the golden hours with skin-to-skin after birth. Choose a breast pump, know when to start pumping and store your milk safely

Recognize a good latch, and what to do when it doesn't feel right. Spot common challenges early (sore nipples, low supply, oversupply, tongue tie) and know your next step.

The syllabus

7 Chapters · 59 Lessons

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      A personal Welcome from Anne!

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      Copyright and Disclaimer

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      Course Goals and Learning Objectives

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      Instruction to join chat community

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      Core Values and Expectations

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      Tell me about yourself!

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      Goals

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      The benefits of breastfeeding

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      What is breast milk?

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      Anatomy and physiology of the breast

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      Recommendations to prepare for your breastfeeding journey

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      Baby Stomach Size

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      Quiz

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      Goals

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      Golden hours

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      The Magic of First Exchanges

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      Breastfeeding in the First Hours After Birth – Breastfeeding Series - YouTube resource

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      Quiz

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      Goals

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      The basics of breastfeeding

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      Quiz 1

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      Recognize a good latch

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      Quiz 2

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      Breastfeeding positions

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      Quiz 3

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      Breastfeeding Positions: Breastfeeding a baby

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      Breastfeeding Positions: Cradle

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      Breastfeeding Positions: Mindful latch biological nurturing

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      Breastfeeding Positions: Football position

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      Breastfeeding Positions: Crossed cradle

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      Breastfeeding Positions: Mom side line position

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      Breastfeeding Positions: Baby stretches

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      Breastfeeding Positions: Breast Gymnastics

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      Check-in

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      Goals

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      Is my baby getting enough milk?

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      Follow the breastfeeding sessions: How to organize yourself

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      Pacifier or not?

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      Trackers and self care

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      Quiz

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      Check-in

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      Goals

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      Possible complications for baby

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      Possible complications for mom

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      Alternatives in case of complications

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      Quiz 1

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      Triple Feeding Plan Explanation

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      Triple feeding plan

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      Triple feeding plan supplementation

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      Quiz 2

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      Galactologues recommendation

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      Tethered Oral ties

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      Your Guide to Tongue Tie Release

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      Breastfeeding Positions: Lymphatic Drainage Technique

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      Goals

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      Breast pumping : When and how to start

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      Breast pump: which one to choose?

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      Breast pumping: Milk storage

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      Quiz

Anne Leclercq, IBCLC, CPM, LM, MMCP

Hi, I'm Anne. I support mothers through pregnancy, birth and the early months, from the first latch to weaning a toddler. Through Birth Gardens, I've sat beside hundreds of moms in their homes and in my classes, and I've heard the same worries again and again: "Is my baby getting enough?" "Why does this hurt?" "Am I doing it right?" I created Nurturing Beginnings so every mom can have those answers before she needs them, explained calmly, backed by evidence and without judgment.

Real stories, from real moms

Both in-person and online, Birth Gardens has helped hundreds of moms, learn their stories...

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Anne is such a fountain of knowledge! She was the THIRD LC we’ve seen, and she is the last!! She helped us so much with tips for my supply, helping me boost my confidence with breast feeding, pumping, different feeding positions and so much more! 12/10 recommend birth gardens, I’m sad we don’t get to see her anymore for our LC appointments. Thank you Anne and the Birth Gardens team, yall are wonderful.
Daniela

Texas

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Anne has been amazing! Our first week postpartum we started sessions with Anne to address latch issues and breastfeeding trouble. She is so knowledgeable and was able to help us create a plan to increase milk supply and make sure my son was getting the nourishment he needed. We are now 12 weeks in and have seen her multiple times, and were able to find a feeding routine that feels far less stressful and much more sustainable for both my son and me. Anne is amazing and will help with whatever you need, don’t hesitate to schedule with her!
Katelyn

Texas

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Working with Anne completely changed my breastfeeding journey. She is an endless resource of knowledge and wisdom, and was able to effortlessly resolve every single issue or concern I had. With the first visit, I went from exhausted, overwhelmed, and in pain to a place of comfort, ease, and confidence. I use her advice every single day, and my baby is happy, healthy, and feeding voraciously. She is kind, patient, and free of judgment.
Colette

Texas

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We loved working with Anne! She is so kind, attentive, and knowledgeable in her field. She helped me so much by coming to our house for our first few appointments and answering any questions or concerns I had. And she is so sweet with our baby. We love Anne, highly recommend her for your nursing journey!
Claire

Texas

FAQs

🔸Is this course for me if I'm still pregnant? Yes! Many moms take it in the third trimester so they feel ready before baby arrives. 🔸My baby is already here. Is it too late? Not at all. Start with "The first 2 weeks" and "Is my baby getting enough?" and come back to the rest later. 🔸How long do I have access? 90 days of full access. Watch as many times as you need. 🔸Can my partner watch too? Please do! Partners who understand breastfeeding make a big difference. 🔸What if I'm having a problem right now? The course helps you recognize what's normal and what isn't. If you're in pain or worried, book a one-on-one visit with your IBCLC, me or call your pediatrician. Don't wait for a video. 🔸What comes after this course? When you're ready for support beyond feeding (recovery, emotions, sleep and more), the full *From Nesting to Nurturing* program inside the Joyful Motherhood Collective picks up where this course leaves off.

For about the cost of one takeout dinner, get the calm, clear guidance you'll come back to again and again.

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