Breastfeeding Basics is an introductory class designed to educate and prepare couples for breastfeeding their infant.  This one session course is two hours in length.  It is recommended that you take this course in your last trimester of pregnancy.   This course will present information on:

• Starting off right with your newborn

• Hunger Signals

• Latching on

• Breastfeeding Positions

• Sore Nipples and Engorgement

• Lifestyles

• How often to breastfeed

• Milk production

• Use of pacifiers and artificial nipples

• Healthy weight gain for baby

• Cesarean births and pre-term babies

• ...Much, much more!

A Look into Newborn Care is an introductory course geared toward first time parents. This class consists of a single, two hour session.  This class is recommended for the second or third trimester in pregnancy.   This class will go over many of the basics of newborn care such as:

• Hunger signals

• Breast vs. bottle (breastfeeding will be touched on--for more detailed information on breastfeeding--see Breastfeeding Basics)

• Hospital procedures and tests on the newborn

• The first few weeks

• Diapering

• Bathing

• Colic

• Circumcision choices (and care, if applicable)

• Choosing a care provider for your baby

• ...Much more!

Fees:

$20 per couple for either Breastfeeding Basics or A Look into Newborn Care

$35 per couple for both courses