Instead of getting a bunch of medical terms thrown at you from a Lactation Consultant, come learn from a breastfeeding mom herself as to what worked and what didn't. Learn how to prepare for Breastfeeding before you give birth, what to expect in the early days of breastfeeding and how breastfeeding changes over time as your baby gets older.
What will you learn in this course?
Module 1: Preparing for Breastfeeding BEFORE Birth
Setting up your Breastfeeding Station
Breastfeeding Essentials
Colostrum Harvesting
Module 2: Breastfeeding AFTER Birth
The Golden Hour
Guide to a Good Latch
Breastfeeding Positions
Hunger & Feeding Cues
Feeding Frequency & Cluster Feeding
How do you know your baby is getting enough milk?
Burping Baby & Dealing with Gas
Module 3: Colostrum to Milk
What is Colostrum? How is it different from milk?
"Milk coming in"
Gaining Confidence & Getting into a Rhythm
Module 4: Pumping & Bottle Feeding
Basics of Pumping
Flange Size Guide
Bottle Feeding & Pace Feeding
Combo Feeding
Pacifier Guide for the Breastfed Baby
Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
Module 5: 3 Months & Beyond
Milk is Regulating
Breastfeeding through Teething
Tandem Feeding
Time to Wean
Module 6: Bumps in the Road
Common Breastfeeding Issues
Low Supply
Oversupply
Course Recap
BONUS! Good Sleep Habits for the Breastfed Baby!