Laid Back Breastfeeding: Biological Nurturing taught by Beth Rago, CLC and co-founder of the BABMC.
Sept 14th 3-6pm in Albany. Sliding scale, donation based. Suggested donation $20/person. No one turned away for lack of funds. Includes phone support after your baby is born.
Take an instinctive and biological approach to breastfeeding in the comprehensive 3 hour breastfeeding class. Learn about your babies instincts, body language and enjoy your breastfeeding experience by letting baby lead. Topics covered include: 9 instinctive stages in the first hour of birth and how to recognize readiness to feed, breast milk composition and nutrients, body changes, how to know if your baby is getting enough, what to do if you are sick, self attachment/baby led latching, instinctive parenting, partner roles, hand expression, pumping and storage.
Mothers with new infants encouraged to come.
Beth Rago is a Certified Lactation Counselor trained by Healthy Children, and has been helping women with lactation since 2010 when she co-founded the Bay Area Breast Milk Cooperative to help local families gain access to breast milk. You can find out more about the BABMC on the facebook page or go to http://www.bayareabreastmilk.
email bethrago@yahoo.com to register