This course is the third class in a recommended series designed to prepare you for birth and caring for a newborn. This class is taught by a childbirth educator and filled with essential information to help prepare you for breastfeeding.

• Breast anatomy and physiology.
• Breastfeeding basics, positions, latching, etc.
• Recognizing hunger cues and feeding patterns.
• Solving common breastfeeding problems, and when to call for help.
• Storage, pumps, and support items.
• Dad's/partner's role; fathers/partners are encouraged to attend.
• What to expect from the breastfeeding baby.
• Benefits of breastfeeding.

We recommend you register for the following classes in this order:

• Class 1: Understanding Birth
• Class 2: Understanding Your Newborn
• Class 3: Breastfeeding Basics
• Class 4: Labor Coping Skills

Presenter

• Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby
• Yoga for Pregnancy
• Understanding Birth
• Understanding Your Newborn
• Labor Coping Skills
• Pelvic Floor Wellness
• Childbirth Center Tour

Questions? Contact us at classes@overlakehospital.org.