Many woman prefer a private breast feeding class for a more personalized class.
She may feel more comfortable discussing nursing and she can have Kay, our
instructor, answer specific questions .i.e., small breasts, large nipples,
breast augmentation, etc. You will discuss your specific concerns.
Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby. Remember, breastfeeding
is a learning experience for both you and your baby. Some mothers may face
some challenges due to various factors. A Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
will provide you with the skills to achieve exclusive breastfeeding success.
We'll focus on those first critical weeks of your baby’s life and provides
information and resources to prepare the mother-to-be for a satisfying
breastfeeding experience.
Topics covered include: getting started, latching and positioning the baby,
overcoming common obstacles such as engorgement, learning your baby’s
hunger cues, realistic expectations, and when and where to seek help.
We will explore common concerns such as "is the baby getting enough?"
to increase breastfeeding confidence and success. Since family support
is a key factor in a positive breastfeeding experience, partners are encouraged to attend.
Cost: $60.00
Two hour session
Private Childbirth Classes are also available.
Private & Group Breast Feeding Classes
• For the baby: Human milk is a living biological fluid that emanates from the breast on demand and is continuously changing to meet the exact immunological needs of the child. In childhood, in adulthood, even in old age, people who were breastfed have better health profiles. Not only do they have stronger eyes, teeth and bones, but they also experience lower rates of obesity, cancer and heart disease.
• For the mother: Right after birth, breastfeeding helps contract the uterus. Over the next few months, breastfeeding helps shed the extra pounds of the pregnancy and releases hormones associated with a general feeling of well-being and contentment. Decades after the child is weaned, the mother is still reaping benefits. As they age, women who have breastfed for many months have significantly lower rates of breast, ovarian and uterine cancers, urinary tract infections and osteoporosis. Furthermore, breastfeeding saves mom money (on formula, bottles and even medical expenses) and time (because it requires no preparation or clean-up)
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