Preparing to Breastfeed

This interactive breastfeeding class is intended to give expectant parents insight into the benefits of breastfeeding, while providing knowledge about proper latching, helpful nursing positions, properly storing breastmilk and applying solutions to common breastfeeding challenges.

Discussion topics include:

• How milk is made
• Identifying a correct latch and positioning
• Importance of skin to skin contact
• Establishing and maintaining supply
• Pumping and proper breastmilk storage

Feeling prepared for breastfeeding will help expectant parents start off on the path to success.  Moms can bring with them a stuffed animal or doll to demonstrate nursing positions.  Partners or a family member or friend are also welcome - support is part of the key to success!

The class is recommended for women who are at least 25 weeks pregnant.

The class will be taught by Jeanne Russell of Confident Mama Lactation Counseling, a Certified Lactation Counselor.  Class is offered the last Monday of every month.

$35 per couple; class space is limited; advanced registration required.  Click here to register.