About Our Prenatal Classes
April 21, 2022 2023-06-06 15:43About Our Prenatal Classes
About Our Prenatal Classes
Pregnant and trying to prepare for the arrival of your baby? Join us for informative and interactive webinar classes to help get your journey into parenthood off to a great start! Our classes are live-streamed, and designed to allow you to ask questions, practice along with techniques shown, and interact with your instructor in real time, all from the comfort of your own home. The best part? These classes are covered 100% under most insurance plans.*
All of our classes are taught by a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Registered Nurse with background in Women’s Services. We offer:
- Breastfeeding Basics (insurance accepted!)
- Newborn Basics (insurance accepted!)
- Breastfeeding & Returning To Work (insurance accepted!)
- Infant CPR & Safety (*$25, self-pay only)
Scroll down to read the class descriptions below!
Taking a breastfeeding class prenatally will help prepare you to achieve a successful breastfeeding experience. Mothers should take this class early in their third trimester and partners are encouraged to attend. This class is about 2.5 – 3 hours in length. During the class, we will discuss:
- Breast anatomy
- Proper latching technique
- How to position and hold your baby for a more comfortable breastfeeding experience
- How to establish a good milk supply
- How to know if your baby is getting enough to eat
- How partners can participate in the breastfeeding experience
- Breast pumps
- Breastfeeding resources and support groups
- How to address the challenges of breastfeeding
- Newborn appearance
- Newborn behavior & reflexes
- What to expect in the hospital
- Newborn testing procedures
- How to choose a Pediatrician
- Newborn baby care such as swaddling, soothing, diapering, bathing and feeding.
- Newborn safety including shaken baby syndrome, sudden infant death syndrome, car seat safety, and when to call the Pediatrician
- Infant CPR
- Infant Choking
- Baby Proofing Your Home
- Car Seat Safety
- Strategies for Breastfeeding and Working
- Your rights for pumping at work
- Feeding Options
- Pumping Strategies & Tips
- Calculating How Much Milk You Will Need
- Breast Milk Storage Guidelines
- How to Choose a Bottle
- Tips on Offering a Bottle to Your Breastfed Baby
- Recommended Reading and Resources