The Course
This course guides you from pregnancy through the fourth trimester, turning big changes into confident, connected caregiving. In bite-size lessons and demos, you'll learn trimester-by-trimester bonding, birth and postpartum planning, skin-to-skin, responsive feeding, sleep foundations, soothing, and the essentials of attachment, perinatal mental health, and partner involvement. We’ll also practice communicating with healthcare teams and setting up supportive home systems.
You’ll finish with tools you can use right away—cue-reading checklists, feeding and sleep logs, babywearing and calming routines, shared-care plans, and return-to-work strategies. The result is real-world confidence: fewer 3 a.m. guesswork moments, stronger co-parent teamwork, and a healthier start that boosts your baby’s development and your family’s well-being.
What you will learn
I started this course after years of coaching new parents and seeing how overwhelming those first steps can feel. It’s built for absolute beginners, guiding you from pregnancy prep through early bonding with simple, bite-sized lessons, checklists, and quick wins you can use the same day. I carefully crafted every module from evidence-based practices and real family feedback, then organized it into a clear roadmap with milestones, short videos, and printable guides so you always know what to do next. You’ll get practical routines for sleep, feeding, soothing, and partner teamwork, plus gentle mindset tools that reduce stress and build confidence—so you can focus on enjoying this new chapter.
Curriculum
Your instructor
I’m Kathryn Dominguez, an educator with hands-on experience supporting expectant and new parents from pregnancy through the early weeks at home. Over the years, I’ve taught classes, led groups, and worked closely with families to offer practical guidance that’s both evidence-based and real-life friendly.
As the teacher for Bump to Bond, I’m here to help you move from the bump stage to a strong, confident bond with your baby. I care deeply about creating a welcoming space where you feel seen, heard, and prepared—so you can meet this season with calm, connection, and confidence.
Nurturing
Gentle guidance from pregnancy bump to a lasting parent-baby bond
Empowering
Evidence-based tools to build confidence from bump to first cuddles
Holistic
Mind, body, and relationship support through pregnancy and early bonding