Art of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding class for expecting and new parents:

Just as women’s bodies are designed for pregnancy, they are also designed for breastfeeding. Even though it is a  natural process, it is also a skill that needs to be learnt both by you and your baby. In today’s world of nuclear families, we don’t get exposed to breastfeeding in the way that our earlier generations did-so it’s not so natural any more. Further one of the most common reason women stop breastfeeding is worry about their milk supply and also breastfeeding being painful.

In this session you will learn about various techniques that will help you prepare for breastfeeding and learn about newborn behavior that will help you prepare for breastfeeding. You will also learn how to know if your baby is getting enough milk. Learn different methods to use when you encounter problems and when to seek help.

Learn the answers to the most common questions.

• How breastfeeding works

• Preparing for Breastfeeding before & after birth

• Effective Latching and getting started

• How to assess milk supply – How to tell if breastfeeding is going well

• Latching positions – Attachment and positioning at the breast

• Breastfeeding benefits

• When milk is not enough – How to avoid common problems

• Where and when to seek help

• How to bottle feed responsively

This workshop is full of helpful information and evidence-based advice on breastfeeding. Irrespective of the way you choose to feed your baby, what is important for your baby are the cuddles and the love you will envelope your new bundle of joy in, whilst feeding.