Breastfeeding Class

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

- How to boost milk supply

- Diet & breastfeeding

- Sleep & breastfeeding

- Prevention of nipple & oral thrush

- Lactation support options

R350 per person, half price for partners.

Babes in arms welcome, older children with supervision please.

Refreshments will be provided.