Breastfeeding Class - $200

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Breastfeeding Class (~5 hours):

   This is a private, in-home, class. Topics covered during the class include:

Benefits of Breastfeeding

Human Milk vs. Formula: What’s in it?

Anatomy & Physiology of Breastfeeding

External/Internal Changes
Montgomery Glands
Colostrum
Hormones
Nipple Types

Positioning & Latch

Positions
Effective/Ineffective Latch

Hunger Cues

Getting Enough

Foremilk/Hindmilk
Signs of Milk Transfer
Feeding Times and Durations
Growth Spurts
Infant Stomach Size/Capacity
Voids/Stools
Infant Weight Gain
When to Call Your Pediatrician

Breastfeeding Plan

AAP Recommendations
Getting Off to a Good Start
Insurance and Breast Pumps
Skin-to-Skin
Things to Do While Breastfeeding
Babywearing
Infant States: Birth to 6 Months
Waking a Sleepy Baby
Going Out and Breastfeeding

Common Concerns

Sore Nipples
Thrush
Engorgement
Plugged Ducts
Mastitis
Decreased Milk Supply
Baby Not Latching Well
Jaundice
Flat and/or Inverted Nipples
Frenulum Issues

Pumps & Equipment

Pump Types
Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
Other Feeding Methods
Nursing Bras

Returning to Work / School

Laws
Recommendations
Paced Bottle Feeding
How to Get Help

Nutrition / Medications / Birth Control

Myths

Support System

Resources

   There will also be time in class to get familiar with your own
      breast pump/equipment if you already have them.

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