Antenatal Breastfeeding and Parenting Classes
Breastfeeding Session:
• Learn how to correctly position and attach your baby to the breast comfortably
• Learn about baby’s natural cues to crawl to the breast and how to promote this behaviour
• Learn about feeding cues and feeding patterns
• Learn how to hand express your milk
• Learn the benefits of skin to skin contact and discuss the health benefits of breast milk for both mum and baby
• Learn how to deal with early problems: engorgement, mastitis, sleepy babies, jaundiced babies and what to do if your baby goes to special care nursery.
Plus any other questions you may have.
You will be left with a breastfeeding booklet to reflect back on after the session.
• Learn about safe sleeping practices
• Learn about settling methods
• Lean what to expect in the first two weeks and how to cope better
• Lean about safe bathing and cleansing techniques
• Watch gentle settling DVD
• Introduction to Baby Massage
Each class is 2 hour session. I will present the classes in the comfort of your own home, where you will feel relaxed and be able to ask all your questions.
It is really helpful to have your birth partner attend the classes, as they will be able to absorb lots of helpful tips as well.
All information is current and evidenced based.
Mother Nurture supports guidelines that offer the safest care for both mother and baby.
