Ensure a successful and joyful breastfeeding
relationship with your child!
This fun and interactive series is designed for new mothers as well as those who have tried breastfeeding, successfully or not, with a previous child. Everyone will learn something new!
Fathers, partners, or other support persons are strongly encouraged to attend the classes with mothers. Having a strong support system is an important part of developing a successful breastfeeding relationship.
The class curriculum covers the benefits of breastfeeding for the whole family, the risks of alternative milk, the emotional aspects of breastfeeding, common techniques, special scenarios, and problem solving. The emphasis of the information will be to create a supportive and proactive environment for the new family. Participants will leave the class with a wealth of information and a solid understanding of the availability of breastfeeding resources.
General Class Outline
Class One
The Properties of Human Milk
Why Breastfeed? - The Benefits
The Politics of Formula
How the Breast Makes Milk
Types of Breastmilk
Successful Breastfeeding in
the Hospital (if applicable)
The First Latch
Breastfeeding Positions
Class Two
Maternal Challenges
Nutrition, Illness, & Medication
Infant Challenges & Alternative Feeding Methods
Successful Breastfeeding at Home
Is my baby getting enough milk?
Support - Family & Partners
Expressing & Storing Milk
Returning to Work or School
Each family will also receive a packet of resources, handouts, and wonderful product samples!
Breastfeeding videos will be shown including:
Delivery Self Attachment - Dr. Lennart Righard, Geddes Productions
14 Steps to Better Breastfeeding - Injoy Videos
Breastfeeding Your Baby, Positioning - Medela
Classes are held monthly in Boulder. Please see the following page for the class schedule by date. *If desired, individual classes or small group classes can be held at alternate locations.
Individual Breastfeeding Support
I offer personal guidance, education, and support to families at the beginning and throughout the duration of their breastfeeding relationship. Information at the right time can make the difference between continuing to breastfeed and deciding to stop. Please contact me to set up an appointment if you think that you might benefit from some extra support.
