Health Education

Breastfeeding with Confidence

This class is designed to build your confidence and skills for breastfeeding your newborn.

When

Where

Milwaukee Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital St Joseph Campus
5000 W. Chambers Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210

Cost

  • $20 Fee

Registration

*Fee: $20.00

Registration is required.
Join the class that is designed to build your confidence and skills for breastfeeding your newborn. Topics include:
  • how to prepare for breastfeeding
  • positioning your newborn
  • LATCH
  • how to feel confident your newborn is getting enough breast milk
  • how your family can support your decision to breastfeed
  • pumping and how to prepare for going back to work

Breast pumps and breastfeeding products will be displayed and discussed. Dad or your support person should attend, as class includes ways that others can support breastfeeding.

*The expectant mother should register for this class and note the support person attending class also on the registration page. Please register while in your fifth or sixth month of pregnancy to attend during the seventh or eighth month, so you can best retain what you learn.  We are proud to offer this program for every mom-to -be that is interested,  regardless of the ability to pay.  Please call 414-447-2622 for scholarship information.

**If your class required payment, refunds will be given if class cancellation request is received 2 business days (48 hours) prior to the start of the class/program.  Full refund given for any class cancelled by the site.

***For class scholarship information, please contact Michelle Uttke, Perinatal Educator, at 414-447-2622.
Classes are provided in English unless otherwise stated. If you require language assistance please let us know when you call. We are happy to support your communication needs through interpreter resources.

This class will be held in Room M108. Enter St. Joseph hospital through the main lobby entrance and follow the signs to classroom M108 located on the first floor.

Contact:  Michelle Uttke, BSN, RN, Perinatal Outreach Supervisor at 414-447-2622 or 414-975-0209, send an email