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Breastfeeding Basics for the Expecting Mother

  • Nourish Lactation Consulting 55 Bayview Drive SW Calgary Canada (map)

Nourish is pleased to offer monthly Virtual Breastfeeding Basics classes in partnership with Meadows Maternity & Rockyview Maternity Clinics

This class covers all the important basics to get your breastfeeding journey off to the best start!

These workshops are tailored for expecting mothers and will cover the following topics:

  • BREAST CHANGES DURING PREGNANCY

  • ANTENATAL COLOSTRUM COLLECTION

  • THE GOLDEN HOUR

  • WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST 5 DAYS AFTER DELIVERY

  • POSITION AND LATCH

  • MILK PRODUCTION

  • HOW DO I KNOW MY BABY IS GETTING ENOUGH TO DRINK?

  • APPROPRIATE INFANT WEIGHT GAIN

  • SAFE STORAGE & HANDLING OF BREASTMILK

  • ENGORGEMENT MANAGEMENT

  • HAND EXPRESSION & PUMPING

  • THE BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING FOR BABY AND MAMA

  • TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS & SUGGESTIONS

THERE IS ALWAYS TIME FOR QUESTIONS AT THE END OF EACH CLASS

A Nourish approved breastfeeding basics handout will be e-mailed to you after the class.

Each class participant receives a complimentary mini colostrum collection kit

Earlier Event: August 20
Babies R Us Breastfeeding Basics Guest Talk
Later Event: April 4
Breastfeeding Basics, Benefits, and Beyond (Glencoe Club)