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Virtual Breastfeeding Basics Class

  • Nourish Lactation Consulting 55 Bayview Drive SW Calgary Canada (map)
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Nourish is pleased to offer regular monthly Virtual Breastfeeding Basics classes

This class will cover all the important basics needed to help get your breastfeeding journey off to the best start!

These workshops are tailored for expectant mothers and will cover the following topics:

  • BREAST CHANGES DURING PREGNANCY

  • ANTENATAL COLOSTRUM COLLECTION

  • THE GOLDEN HOUR

  • WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST 5 DAYS AFTER DELIVERY

  • POSITION AND LATCH

  • MILK PRODUCTION

  • HOW DO I KNOW MY BABY IS GETTING ENOUGH TO DRINK?

  • APPROPRIATE INFANT WEIGHT GAIN

  • SAFE STORAGE & HANDLING OF BREASTMILK

  • ENGORGEMENT MANAGEMENT

  • HAND EXPRESSION & PUMPING

  • THE BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING FOR BABY AND MAMA

  • TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS & SUGGESTIONS

THERE IS ALWAYS TIME FOR QUESTIONS AT THE END OF EACH CLASS

A Nourish approved breastfeeding basics handout will be e-mailed to you after the class.

Classes are taught by Leanne Rzepa RN BN IBCLC. Leanne is the owner and founder of Nourish and has helped families achieve their breastfeeding goals for over 20 years!

We promise you will love this class and learn so much to help feel better prepared and increase your confidence as a new mama! Your partner is welcome to join at no additional cost

Classes will take place on the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm via Zoom

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