Lisa Holloway
Credentials: RN, MSN, WHNP-BC
Experience: 21+ years supporting parents
About this Educator
I am a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women's Health Care with 20 years of Obstetric and Gynecology experience. I am also the founder of Sweet Pea Childbirth Preparation. I am a Certified Childbirth Educator through PCE with advanced training in Infant Sleep. Some of my work has included teaching private and group childbirth education for expectant families and working as a registered nurse in the labor and delivery unit at Georgetown University Hospital and providing prenatal care for 10 years in private practice. One of my passions is in helping women to deliver in their desired way and teaching them how to care for themselves and their new babies.
Published Courses
Feeding Your Baby
Topics Covered: Expectant parents will leave class feeling more prepared to feed their newborn. You will learn how to successfully initiate breastfeeding, recognize hunger cues, and maintain a milk supply as well as the basics of pumping breast milk and bottle feeding. Class Details: Clients are encouraged to breastfeed however we understand breastfeeding is hard and support a woman’s decision to feed her baby in the way she feels is best for herself and her family. Class lasts approximately 1 hour.
Birthing Basics
Topics Covered: Make decisions about the birth you want and prepare for the alternatives. Feel more confident and prepared for your upcoming delivery as you gain a deeper understanding of the childbirth experience. In class you will learn about the signs of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, hospital protocols, the stages of labor, variation in labor, cesarean sections, the role of the birth support person, epidurals and other pain management options, and the postpartum period. Class Details: This class lasts approximately 4.5 hours. If you are planning for an unmedicated birth then I recommend taking my Birthing Basics PLUS course for extended learning and practice in breathing, relaxation, and movement.
Infant Care
Learn how to care for you new baby in the first 3 months of life Topics Covered: You will still be nervous to bring your new baby home but this class will help. Expectant parents will leave class feeling more prepared to care for their newborn. You will learn how to hold, swaddle, diaper and bathe your baby. We will discuss topics such as normal newborn characteristics, the newborn transition, when to bring your baby to the doctor, newborn care in the hospital setting including cord care and circumcision care, the newborn assessment, medications, and testing, sleep safety and the prevention of SIDS. Class Details: This is a no judgement class. You are the perfect parent for your child and I will encourage you to be the best new parent you can be. Class last approximately 1.5 hours.