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The HUG is an innovative and family-friendly program to help expectant and new parents:
*understand the language of their newborn, and *use this information to solve or prevent common problems around sleeping, eating, crying, and bonding. How will The HUG benefit you & your clinets?
Parent-child bonding is enhanced when parents can read their baby’s body language. The HUG teaches parents to notice and respond well to a baby’s SOSs (Signs of Over-Stimulation) which can interfere with parent-child attachment.
Breastfeeding is facilitated when parents notice their baby's communication.
New parents trust care providers who understand and appreciate the unique personality and capabilities of THEIR newborn! HUG certification gives you access to engaging teaching tools and materials.
What HUG training is available?
"Learn at Home" OR "Live"Workshops are now available
 1.(Part I) The HUG Introduction is a two-hour class. Research suggests, and doulas experience, that misunderstanding newborn behavior can undermine a new parent’s confidence, decrease breastfeeding success, and reduce early parent-child attachment. This HUG Your Baby program provides important child development concepts in an innovative and engaging manner.
This presentation describes three newborn “Zones”: The Resting Zone, the Ready Zone, and the Rebooting Zone. Class participants will learn about the Resting (sleeping) Zone and gain insight into helping both baby and mother get a better night’s sleep. This class will help participants teach parents about their baby’s visual, auditory, and social abilities after learning how to bring a baby to the alert, Ready Zone to eat and play. During this presentation participants will explore an unique approach to helping a baby in the Rebooting (fussing/crying) Zone and how to identify a baby’s unique contribution to calming himself. Parents who are taught this information will delight in their baby’s competence and abilities. Real-life scenarios and video clip bring this material to life! Watch preview of course and/or register for course here. [Continuing education credit is provided by DONA and NC Nurses Association.]
This class prepares participants to introduce The HUG concepts to families.
2.(Part II) The HUG Skill Building Training is a four hour class. Available to those who have completed Part I, this class includes case studies, video analysis, role playing, demonstration opportunities, and individual and group problem solving experiences. In addition The HUG Strategies* are discussed. This class prepares participants to use The HUG more confidently and effectively with young families. (Part II is available online as well.) [Continuing education credit is provided by DONA and NC Nurses Association.] 3.(Part III) The HUG Teacher Certification prepares participants to teach The HUG classes to families. After completing Part I and Part II, professionals are certified by reading and reflecting on selected articles, completing and documenting HUG encounters with two families, teaching one “Understanding Your Newborn” classes, and completing the certification exam. If you not not teach classes, certification can be obtained by documenting four encounters with families. Cost $150 [Continuing education credit is provided by DONA and NC Nurses Association.] What do professionals say about The HUG?
 "As an instructor for mothercare professionals at Aviva Institute and a doula and childbirth educator in private practice, I heartily endorse this program. I believe these skills will enhance parent's confidence in tuning in to and meeting their child's needs, laying the foundation for a loving relationship that will last a lifetime." ...Kathryn L Berkowitz, LCCE, CPD, CLA, CIR
"Doulas have the joy and responsibility to support parents at the most vulnerable time in their lives. The HUG helps us talk the talk of new moms and dads." ..Marcia Thuermer, Triangle Mothercare Postpartum Doula Service, Raleigh, NC
"Jan Tedder's warm personality and approach puts new couples at ease about their role as parents, and helps them (and educators alike) learn the needs of newborns. Her H.U.G. educational DVD will help to smooth the transition into parenthood, as well as provide skills for the experienced parent."...Michelle Schnaars, Doula, CCCE, CHBE, CAPPA Publications Director |
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