Breastfeeding: The Art of Breastfeeding and Pumping - Saturday series

Description

This two-class series is designed to bring understanding and confidence to the breastfeeding process and personal breast pumping experience. Class one focuses on breastfeeding information and education, while class two covers breast pumping content. We strongly encourage you to bring your partner or another supportive person in your life.

The Art of Breastfeeding topics include:

• Establishing and maintaining a milk supply
• Recognizing signs of breastfeeding success for both parent and baby
• The benefits of skin-to-skin contact
• Common concerns and when to seek guidance
• Healthy tips for breastfeeding families
• Breastfeeding lifestyle & how to support the breastfeeding parent
• Resources at Mayo Clinic and in your community

The Art of Breast Pumping topics include:

• Becoming familiar with the basic principles of milk expression
• How to clean, care for, and replace breast pump parts
• Safe handling, storage, and milk warming guidelines
• How to build and maintain a milk supply
• Safe bottle-feeding techniques
• How to prepare for times of separation from baby
• Hands-on learning with common breast pumps and parts

Please note that only the class start date and first class time is listed. Class #1 of the series will be 9-11am and Class #2 of the series will be 12:30-2:30pm on the same Saturday. This is a total of two 2-hr classes in the same day. There will be a 90-minute break between classes for teaching supplies to be changed and to allow class participants time to leave, eat lunch and then return for the second class.