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Health Education

Childbirth Education Breastfeeding Getting off to a good start

Name: Childbirth Education Breastfeeding Getting off to a good start
Start: 2021-02-10T18:00:00
Location: Lourdes Vestal Medical Building

Learning the basics of breastfeeding can enable you to have a successful breastfeeding relationship with your baby.

When

February 10, 2021 Wednesday 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Where

Lourdes Vestal Medical Building
3101 Shippers Rd, Vestal, NY 13850

Cost

$25 Student fee
$17.50 Ascension Employee Fee
Free Maternity Clinic Patient Fee

Registration

Your baby expects to be breastfed after birth – learn why. This class covers the importance of getting off to a good start, and the benefits breastfeeding gives mom, baby, and society as a whole. You will learn when and where to get help if needed. This class can be taken at any time during pregnancy.

Coupon Code: CBE2021 (15% off class prices for those taking Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding: Getting off to a good start, AND Preparing for Birth Series or Preparing for Birth in a Day)

** Please note: In order to maintain the health and safety of everyone participating in the childbirth education classes, we are abiding by Covid-19 social distancing practices in class until further notice. This means all participants need to wear a mask during any childbirth class and maintain a distance of 6 feet apart from others. We thank you very much for your cooperation with this.

Featured Guest

Laura Walker, RNC, IBCLC, CEIM

lwalker@ascension.org

Laura has over 30 years of experience as a RN, and as a certified lactation consultant with IBCLC.

Bring a doll to class for holding/positioning practice. Dad-to-be or other support person is encouraged to attend. A full refund will be issued for any class cancellation that is communicated via phone or email up to 8 hours prior to start of class.

*Coupon Code: CBE15 (15% off class prices for those taking Breastfeeding: Getting off to a good start, Preparing for Birth in a Day or Preparing for Birth Series, AND Baby Care Basics).