Get Milk!

Get Milk! Breastfeeding Basics and Assessment

An informative 2 -hour course designed to aid the expectant parents in getting breastfeeding off to a good start. This class is taught monthly by our Breastfeeding Educator or Certified Lactation Consultant, and is recommended for any woman who is thinking about nursing her baby.  Class fee: $35 per couple. Register online.

 

The course includes:

  • Benefits / components of human milk for human babies
  • Overcoming breastfeeding barriers
  • Breast anatomy and physiology, infant oral anatomy, and how the two                              come together for a comfortable breastfeeding experience
  • How to know if you’re making enough milk, and baby is transfering milk well.
  • breastfeeding management for going back to work and other challenges
  • Medications and their effect on lactation and the breastfeeding infant
  • Family unit bonding and comfort techniques w/ basic infant massage
  • Resources available if help is needed