Breastfeeding Basics

This prenatal class is designed to help families learn all they need to know to get breastfeeding off to a good start and to avoid many common problems. Topics:

  • Benefits of breastfeeding for mom, baby, family, employers, community, and environment
  • Research topics for parents – what parents can do prenatally to prepare for a successful nursing relationship
  • Establishing the nursing relationship – how to make the most of the early postpartum period and what to expect from the breastfed baby