Lactation Education
Lactaction Education
You can do it! Our lactation professionals can help you gain the knowledge and confidence you need to plan and meet your infant feeding goals. We offer a variety of lactation classes to meet you where you are in your infant feeding journey. Check out our calendar for upcoming classes or schedule a one-on-one consultation.
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Lactation Classes
Newborn Feeding Basics - $60.00 (2 hours)
This class will provide information that will build your confidence and empower you to establish a strong foundation for a successful newborn feeding journey. Newborn Feeding Basics is designed to offer a comfortable setting to learn about breastfeeding/chestfeeding and alternative infant feeding methods for both the birthing individual and their support person. We’ll cover:
- Anatomy and physiology of lactation
- Human milk composition & production
- Let-down reflex
- Skin-to-skin
- Latch
- Positioning
- Hand expression
- Frequency of feeding
- Nipple care
- What to do when baby won’t latch
- Hunger cues
- Collection & Proper storage of human milk
- Support and planning
- Common challenges and FAQ’s
Back-to-Work – $60.00 (2 hrs)
This class is perfect for those who expect to return to work or leave their infant in the care of another person. We’ll help you navigate this transition by providing you with up-to-date information on:
- Laws surrounding breastfeeding/chestfeeding and pumping in the workplace.
- How to work with your employer
- Caregiver tips
- How to get your free pump through your insurance
- Pump parts
- Maximizing milk expression
- Introducing a bottle
- Safe handling, storage, and warming guidelines for breastmilk
- Tips on transitioning from being at home to going back to work
- FAQs and common concerns