Breastfeeding and Postpartum Care of mom For Couples

Ideal for: expectant mother and expectant couples

This class will review the basics of breastfeeding and the early postpartum period. You will leave with a good understanding of what the early days and months look like and what to do if breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned.

Topics include but are not limited to:

• How birth effects breastfeeding

• Protecting lactation while in the hospital

• Transitioning to home and the transition of colostrum to milk

• Taking care of you mind, body, and soul during in the pospartum period

• How partners and families can support and help in breastfeeding

• Sex, over-the-counter drugs and alcohol during lactation

• Normal postpartum healing process

• Local resources for moms, babies and families

• What to do when breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned

• Pumping milk 101

See dates on calendar. Want or need a different date or time? Simply email request to milkbodysoul@gmail.com

In-depth Lactation Education for Healthcare Providers

Ideal for: Providers working in a healthcare setting such as Physicians, APNs, PAs and RNs

Want to broaden your practice and know how to support the breastfeeding dyad and family? Class will be tailored specifically for your population such as: OB, Primary Care, Urgent Care or Pediatrics.

Topics May Include:

• Pathophysiology and Anatomy of Lactation

• Latest Research in Lactation

• Pharmacology and Pharmakinetics in Lactation

• Pharmacologic treatment and diagnostic approaches to common women’s health conditions during lactation

• Review of latest policies such as how and when to supplement (sourced from ACOG, ABF, AAP)

• Strategies on how to support successful breastfeeding and lactation

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How to care for the BreastFed Baby

Ideal for: Babysitters, Nannies, Partners and Grandparents

Topics will include:

• How to support the lactating mother

• Breastmilk storage

• How to care for breast pump parts

• Benefits of Breastfeeding for the whole family

• How to bottle feed the breastfed baby

• Reading baby’s cues

• Usual eating and sleeping patterns of breastfed infant and toddler

We can also tailor this class to private groups of dads/partners, grandparents, nannies, or parents group. Please contact us to create a class tailored for your group.

Approx. 2 hrs, contact for pricing

How to care foR the BreastFed Baby (Daycare Addition)

Ideal for: Daycare and Childcare facilities

Breastfeeding rates are on the rise. Families are looking for safe spaces to raise their children that also support their breastfeeding goals. Make your establishment more marketable to families and ensure your staff know how to care for the breastfed baby.

Topics Include:

• Breastmilk storage and handling

• How much milk? How often? In what method?

• Reading baby’s cues

• Sleeping and eating patterns of breastfed babies

• How your facility will benefit from supporting breastfeeding

• Tips on how to support the family’s goals of breastfeeding

• Local sources of support and resources for families

Contact us for pricing