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Breastfeeding 1

This course is for the expectant mother, one support person


This one-session introduction to breastfeeding focuses on techniques for initiating nursing during the early weeks with your newborn and maintaining a successful breastfeeding experience.

Discussion includes: · Benefits for both mom and baby · Latching · Positioning · Returning to the workplace.

Information on breast pumps and other available lactation services is included. Dads or other support persons are strongly encouraged to attend.

For this class we encourage you to have a pretend baby (baby doll, stuffed animal, or even a simple roll of paper towels or an oats can will work). Our educator will be showing you some breastfeeding holds and positions during this class.

Registration includes both mom and care partner.

It is recommended that you complete this class 30 days before your due date.

Refund Statement:

Due to limited classes, we regret we must keep rescheduling to a minimum. A class may be rescheduled one time for non-emergency reasons. For class cancellations, a minimum of 24 hours advanced notice prior to the class is required to be eligible for a full refund. Refunds will not be issued for any missed classes.

We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participants, and/or scheduling conflicts.