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DC Chapter of Lamaze International
Breastfeeding Group Class
Board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) provide a comprehensive 2 hour class. This class is an absolute must for you if you wish to breastfeed. While breastfeeding is a natural process, there are many facets to learning how to have a good milk supply and to preventing difficulties. Staffing issues in the hospital limit how much time can be spent providing individual instruction so prepare yourself to succeed.
Breastfeeding Class Details
Virtual Class for Mom and partner
Ideally, this should be completed a month before your due date. Register early— they fill fast!!
Partners rave about how much they have learned and suggest it as a MUST for all parents-to-be.
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Benefits of breastfeeding for infant and mother
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Learning to latch
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Positioning
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Making enough milk
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Evaluating if the baby is getting enough
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Preventing sore nipples and engorgement
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Diet
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Medications
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Partner’s role
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When to introduce a bottle/pacifier
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Returning to work
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Pumping and storing milk​
This class is taught by the Breastfeeding Center of DC, our partner in helping you prepare for your birth!
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