Experts agree that breastfeeding is the best way to feed your baby. There are many benefits for baby, mom, the community, and the environment. Come learn about them all! This class will help prepare you and your partner for the experience of breastfeeding. We strongly encourage all pregnant women and their partners to take this class even if you are undecided about whether this is the right choice for you.
This class is best taken during the last three months of pregnancy.
Cost: $30.00.
Topics include:
Benefits of breastfeeding
How breastfeeding works
What’s normal?
How milk is made
Milk storage
Positioning and latch
Role of the partner and breastfeeding
Working and breastfeeding
Breast pumps
Community support services
Dates & Times Offered in 2009 and 2010:
ENGLISH:
LOCATION: Hennepin County Medical Center, classroom BL.320
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Monday, December 21, 2009, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Monday, January 4, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Wendesday, February 8, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Wendesday, March 10, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Monday, April 26, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 8, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Monday, August 23, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Wendesday, September 22, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Monday, October 18, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Wendesday, December 8, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
SPANISH:
LOCATION: Family Medical Center, classroom: Thorson Conference Room
November 5, 2009, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
December 22, 2009, 5:30- 8 p.m.
or
Call the Childbirth Education office at 612-873-2229
Register early; class size is limited. We recommend registering at least 6 weeks before the start of the class
Registrations are taken in the order in which they are received.
In the event of low enrollment, a class may be cancelled. If this occurs, you will be notified by mail, phone and/or e-mail. You have the option of rescheduling.
In the event of bad weather, call 612-873-BABY (2229) to check to see if the class has been cancelled.
If you want to cancel or reschedule, call 612-873-BABY (2229)