Breastfeeding Classes & Support Groups

Breastfeeding Basics — Tools for Success

With Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC

2008 Schedule & Fees

030_94.jpg2 Wednesdays, 6:30–8:45pm

  • September 10 & 17
  • November 5 & 12
  • December 10 & 17

Saturday, 12:30–5pm

  • August 9
  • October 25

Fee $60 per couple; discounts for multiple classes

Overview

The breastfeeding relationship combines instinct and learned skills. This class focuses on the first critical weeks of your baby’s life and provides basic information and resources to prepare the mother-to-be for a satisfying breastfeeding experience. Since family support is a key factor in a positive breastfeeding experience, partners are also encouraged to attend.

Topics

  • getting started
  • latching and positioning the baby
  • overcoming common obstacles such as engorgement
  • learning your baby’s hunger cues
  • developing realistic expectations around breastfeeding
  • when and where to seek help

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Combining Work & Breastfeeding

With Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC

2008 Schedule & Fees

  • Tuesday, 6:30–9pm, July 1
  • Wednesday, 10am–12:30pm, September 10
  • Thursday, 6:30–9pm, November 20

Fee $30; discounts for multiple classes

At what point postpartum should a breastfeeding mother begin to plan for her return to work? With the help of a lactation consultant, design a personal plan to address your unique return-to-work situation and family needs. Our goal is that your re-entry to the workplace will be as stress free as possible, for both you and your baby. We will discuss strategies for introducing the bottle to your baby and managing schedules, types of breast pumps, the experience of pumping, safe storage of breast milk, and more. Nursing babies are welcome or the class can be taken prior to birth if desired.

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Drop-In Support Group for Breastfeeding Mothers

With Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC

2008 Schedule & Fees

Friday, 10–11:30am, ongoing

Fee: No charge; pre-registration is not required; just come!

019_6a.jpgCome and meet other women who are breastfeeding their babies! This free drop-in group focuses on supporting the new breastfeeding pair. We will provide a combination of a nurturing environment and accurate, up-to-date information. Time is set aside to address each individual mother’s concerns. Moms and babies can come for as many weeks as they need. Please bring your baby and your breastfeeding questions.

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