Are you expecting a baby this year and looking to gain knowledge and confidence about breastfeeding? Join us for our confident feeding workshop led by experienced midwives who will provide you with the tools and information you need to successfully breastfeed your baby.
Learn how your body produces milk, practical tips for good positioning and latch and how to trouble shoot some common issues. If you are a first-time parent or have had a baby before but looking to improve your breastfeeding journey, this workshop is perfect to empower you as you prepare to nourish your newborn.
The Workshop will cover:
How does breastfeeding work?
Feeding support and emotional wellbeing
The First Hour after birth
Colostrum - what is it? How to collect it
Feeding Cues - how will I know if my baby is hungry?
Successful feeding – is my baby getting enough milk?
Feeding positions and how to attach baby to the breast
How to tell if feeding is going well?
Common issues and how to manage them
Expressing breast milk – how to hand express
Introducing bottles and formula milk – how to safely make a formula feed
The workshop is accompanied by “Your Guide to Getting Breastfeeding off to a Good Start”, a complete colostrum collection kit with instructions and includes follow up midwife support.
Partners welcome (and encouraged!).
Light refreshments included.
Cost: £65 per person