Breastfeeding Class
Sat Jan 12, 08:30 - Sat Jan 12, 13:30
Breastfeeding Expectations
ABOUT
An interactive 4-5 hour session empowering expectant mothers to breastfeed with knowledge and confidence.
The class covers:
- Benefits of breastfeeding
- Breast milk composition
- How breastfeeding works
- Demand vs scheduled feeds
- Recognising hunger cues
- Managing engorgement
- Positioning and latching
- How to know if baby is getting enough milk
- Hand expressing
- Pumping
- Breast milk storage
- Cup - feedings bottle feeding
- Guidelines for dummy use
- Jaundice & breastfeeding
- Diet & breastfeeding
- Sleep & breastfeeding
- Prevention of nipple & oral thrush
- Lactation support options
Refreshments will be provided.
Babes in arms welcome, older children with supervision please.