• Breastfeeding Basics– Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
• Transitioning Back to Work Breastfeeding Consultation
• Breastfeeding Cafe Fridays, 10 AM until 11:30 AM
• Newborn Care Class- Offered on the same day as our breastfeeding class in the AM through our community partners, Tree Town Doulas
• Childbirth Classes- Also offered through our community partners, Tree Town Doulas

Breastfeeding Basics- Tools for Success

All breastfeeding classes are held at Center for the Childbearing Year. Patty Brennan at the Center has retired from offering parent classes so registration for this class is now being handled through The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor. Barbara Robertson is a board certified lactation consultant who has been teaching parents for over 15 years. Registration has changed but the great instructor, content and quality that the Center is known for are the same!

The breastfeeding relationship combines instinct and learned skills. This class focuses on the first critical weeks of your baby’s life and provides basic information and resources to prepare the mother-to-be for a satisfying breastfeeding experience. Since family support is a key factor in a positive breastfeeding experience, partners are also encouraged to attend. Listen to our podcast for more information!

Breastfeeding is the very best thing you can do nurture your baby. Learn all the basics to get off to a great start with breastfeeding. Knowledge is power! Topics include:

In our classes, we cover:

• How you make breastmilk
• The benefits of skin to skin contact
• How to tell if your baby is getting enough breastmilk
• The basics of latching and positioning
• We always have a breastfeeding mother come to our classes. Seeing is believing!
• And of course, we always have time for questions.

Dates offered. These links will take you to our shopping cart:

Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM

Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM

Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 1:30 PM until 4:30 PM

If these dates do not work for you, consider scheduling a 1.5 hour private breastfeeding class at your convenience. The fee is $100 per couple. Please email barbara@bfcaa.com in you are interested and we can get this set up ASAP!

Topics

• getting started
• latching and positioning the baby
• overcoming common obstacles such as engorgement
• learning your baby’s hunger cues
• developing realistic expectations around breastfeeding
• when and where to seek help

Fee $60 per couple. A partner or a support person is encouraged to attend!
Held at the Center for the Childbearing Year, 722 Brooks Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Click on the appropriate class date above to register!

Refunds: If you choose to withdraw from the class up to 1 week before the class date, we are happy to give a refund of $55.00. After that date, you may transfer your registration to a different class or apply your registration fee to a private breastfeeding class that will require an additional fee.

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Transitioning Back to Work Breastfeeding Consultation

With Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC

Overview

Are you planning on returning to work in the early weeks and months following birth? In this class, we will provide expert advice to develop an individualized plan to meet the unique needs of your situation. What equipment is necessary? When should you begin your pumping regiment? When should you start introducing bottles to your baby? Ensure that your breastfeeding relationship continues uninterrupted by planning ahead! Moms are welcome to take this class during pregnancy or afterwards. Babies are welcome.

Fee $80.00 offered as needed Privately

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The Breastfeeding Cafes

Fridays, 10-11:30 AM
Fee: No charge; pre-registration is not required; just come!

Come and meet other women who are breastfeeding their babies! This free drop-in group focuses on supporting breastfeeding mothers. We provide a space for mothers to come and be with their babies and meet other breastfeeding mothers. Have a cup of tea, relax, and chat with others about what’s on your mind. Support staff is available to answer any breastfeeding questions with accurate, up-to-date information. Moms and babies can come for as many weeks as they need.  One caveat:  This is not a place to solve big breastfeeding problems.  If you are having a lot of breastfeeding issues, your situation may warrant an individual breastfeeding consult.

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