Date/Time
10/30/2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
‘Essentials In Nursing Your Newborn – Part 1’ is the introductory class in the Transitions Into Parenting 4-part comprehensive breastfeeding series. The classes are designed to empower working expecting parents with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful breastfeeding journey. Part 1 sets the foundation for a confident start to your breastfeeding experience.
Why Take ‘Essentials In Nursing Your Newborn – Part 1’ Before Delivery?
Learning these essentials ahead of time is crucial. After delivery, the recovery period can be challenging, making it harder to absorb new information. By taking this class before delivery, you increase your chances of a successful nursing experience.
Part 1 Covers
- Benefits of Nursing for Mother and Baby:
- Explore the myriad advantages of breastfeeding for both you and your baby.
- Understand the bonding, nutritional, and health benefits that breastfeeding offers.
- How Milk Production Starts and is Maintained:
- Dive into the process of how your body initiates and sustains milk production.
- Learn about cues and factors influencing the production of this liquid gold.
- Prenatal Preparation for Nursing:
- Gain insights into how to prepare for breastfeeding even before your baby arrives.
- Discuss key considerations and practical tips for a smooth start.
- Nutrition, Smoking, Alcohol, Medications, and Drugs and Mom’s Milk:
- Navigate the essential information regarding your diet and lifestyle choices during breastfeeding.
- Understand how various factors can impact the composition of your breast milk.
Why Register for All Sessions?
Each part of this series builds on the previous one, providing a comprehensive understanding of breastfeeding essentials. Registering for all sessions will equip you with the best steps for a successful and rewarding nursing experience.
Don’t miss the opportunity to set the stage for a positive breastfeeding journey! Register now for Part 1 and embark on this informative and empowering course.
Client Enrollment Form
You must have a Client Enrollment Form filled out before registering for classes. You will only need to do this once. If you do not have one filled out, please do so now.
Breastfeeding 4 Part Series
| Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 |
| Objectives | Objectives | Objectives | Objectives |
| •Benefits of nursing for mother and baby
•How milk production starts and is maintained •How to prenatally prepare to nurse baby •Nutrition, smoking, alcohol, medications and drugs and mom’s milk |
•Positioning of the baby
•Proper latch •How to know baby is receiving enough milk |
•Early concerns for the new mother
•Self breast assessment •Sore nipple prevention •Engorgement prevention •Questionable milk supply •Early concerns for the baby •Sleepy baby •Jaundice •Weight gain •Need for supplementation |
•When do I start pumping
•Different styles of pumps •Funnel size selection •CDC milk storage guidelines •Refrigerator/Freezer •Cleaning of pump pieces •How to store milk for returning to work and home use |