Breastfeeding Classes
Returning to Work Class
Brand new class for working and breastfeeding parents!
Currently all of our classes will be held on Zoom.
Breastfeeding Classes for Parents Returning to Work
We are launching a brand new class for parents who are returning to work and heading into the pumping-at-work / bottles-for-baby stage! While the day-to-day looks different for every family, there are some great basics, information and tips, and things to keep in mind that apply to everyone. Plus we’ll have lots of time for Q & A. Sign up to reduce your stress, maintain your milk supply, and keep your breastfeeding journey going strong!
Important Note: We think this session will work best for you after you have had your baby and are at least a few weeks into your breastfeeding journey. We do not recommend taking this class prenatally.
$40.00Add to cart
$40 per family. (The breast/chest-feeding parent and partner/support person)
Next session date for Working and Breastfeeding:
Saturday, February 17th 2024, 2:00pm-4:00pm EST, virtually via Zoom
If this date does not work for you, consider scheduling a private working and breastfeeding consultation at your convenience. Fill out your insurance info here to see if we can bill your insurance plan. If not, the fee is $100 per couple.
Work and breastfeeding can happen! However, 80% of breastfeeding parents stop breastfeeding within 1 month of returning to work! Don’t become part of this statistic! Knowledge and support are the answer.
As a breastfeeding parent preparing to return to work, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. Let us help you out! Research has shown that mothers who feel knowledgable, comfortable and confident about their return to work plans have the highest success rates.
This class will cover:
- When to introduce a bottle, how to bottle feed (paced bottle feeding!!!), keep babies in practice, and how to know how much your baby will need to eat
- Pumping – How often, for how long, what to bring. How to optimize pumping (or hand expression!), and make each pump session as efficient and effective as possible
- Child care – Common pitfalls to avoid, and how they can help you preserve your breastfeeding relationship
- And more!
Past participant feedback:
"Jessica was SO helpful and covered all the topics I was worried about in detail. I feel so much more confident going back to work and keeping my supply up now."
"Very good information, detailed, interactive. Small class size was great for taking time for individual questions. Virtual format was appropriate, convenient and effective."
"Jessica is so well versed on all of the topics we discussed."
Fees
$40 per couple. A partner or a support person is encouraged to attend.
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 $35.00. 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.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes for Expectant Parents
Breastfeeding Classes for Expectant Parents
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 breastfeeding classes, we cover:
- How you make breastmilk
- The benefits of skin to skin contact
- How to tell if your baby is getting enough breastmilk
- Avoiding pain
- 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.
$60.00Add to cart
$60 per couple.
Breastfeeding Basics for Expectant Parents:
Next session TBD. Please reach out if you are interested, or to schedule a private prenatal session. Fill out your insurance info here to see if we can bill to your insurance plan, with no cost to you. If not, the fee for private sessions is $100 per couple.
Please email barbara@bfcaa.com in you are interested and we can get this set up ASAP!
Breastfeeding Basics Class 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
$60.00Add to cart
Fees
$60 per couple. A partner or a support person is encouraged to attend.
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.