Are you expecting a baby and planning to breastfeed? As with anything new, planning on breastfeeding can feel very daunting. Our Getting Ready to Breastfeed workshop will help you feel informed, assured and empowered whatever your feeding goals.
If you're planning on breastfeeding your new baby this workshop is ideal to help you feel informed, prepared and confident for a succesful feeding journey. We delve deep into how breastfeeding works, how to latch your baby and solve common problems. The workshop will cover:
Feeding support - where to find it
How your partner can support you
Milk production - how does it work?
Colostrum collecting - When & how do you do it?
Your newborn baby - Feeding behaviours and the first hour
How will I know if my baby is hungry - Feeding cues
Positioning & Attachment - How to get a good latch
How to tell if feeding is going well?
Common problems and how to solve them
Expressing milk - How to hand express & use a breastpump
Formula milk & Bottle feeding
Diet & feeding
Medications and feeding
Partners encouraged & included in the ticket price.
Light refreshments provided.
Cost: £65.00