Class Schedule

Thursday, February 11th in Mullica Hill
5:15 - 5:45 Meet the Lactation Consultant
6:00 - 7:30PM - Breastfeeding Basics
7:45 - 9:15PM -  Breastfeeding Success
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Also Sunday, March 21 at in Gibbsboro

New - Choices in Pregnancy
Date: Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Holistic Living Studio
    34 S. Delsea Dr. Ste 3
    Glassboro, NJ
Cost: $15 a person or $25 per couple
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New Year- New Parent Special

Please check back soon for more scheduled classes or visit our class page to find out how to schedule the class you want in our location or yours.
With our in home classes you can invite family and/or friends for the same price.

Breastfeeding Facts

The first six weeks after the baby is born is a time for new moms to rest, recover and learn about their new baby. When offers of help are given by friends and family, new moms should accept all good offers.

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Independent Breastfeeding Classes for Breastfeeding Success

We offer our independent breastfeeding classes in the Southern New Jersey Area*, in various locations including your own home. See our class page for more details.

New Opportunities to Learn More Meet the Lactation Consultant - An opportunity to meet Karen and discuss what classes or consults meet your needs. No cost or obligation. Choices in Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Care Helping you create a personal plan for the first through fourth trimesters. Get answers to questions like: Where should I have my baby? Doctor or Midwife? Do I need a Doula? How do I choose a Pediatrician? Are all those Baby products really necessary? How do I care for and feed my baby? What classes should I take? What Community resources exist? Why does everyone tell me something different? Join our team of Experienced team of Childbirth educators, doulas and breastfeeding counselors for this Seminar to help you navigate your pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Our other classes include:
• Breastfeeding Basics - Perfect for 1st time parents. How to get a comfortable latch, finding positions that work for your body and your baby, making breastfeeding simple and natural, understanding how breast milk is made so you can make plenty of it. This class can also help health care professionals gain a better understanding of current evidence based practice in breastfeeding.
  
  
• Breastfeeding Successfully - Breastfeeding should be simple, if you know how to avoid the pitfalls. This class is a perfect companion to Breastfeeding Basics for first time parents. This class is especially important for any mother who has tried to breastfeeding in the past and faced minor or major challenges. Find out how to work with your health care providers to reach your goals. Learn ways to avoid supplementation of Breastfeeding in many special circumstances. Find out red flags in mother's or babies health that may lead to low milk supply and what to do about them. Great for the health care professional that wants to assist moms to make informed decisions.
  
  
• Breastfeeding when you need to Be Away from Baby - This class will help you learn how to keep breastfeeding if you are returning to a job or school. Different types of pumps and their uses will be discussed. Learn how to properly store and use expressed breast milk. A supportive care situation will make things smoother, learn how to find the best one for you. Learn about other gadgets and ideas to simplify your daily routines. Ideas for how to keep going on those tough days. So many times we hear from moms, I tried to pump and it didn't work but pumping like breastfeeding is a learned art and there are more things to know then turn on the pump, come and find out what.
  
  
• Transitions - Solids, weaning, teething, night time parenting. You've heard lots of advice now hear what the experts recommend and how make the decisions that are right for your family.
  
  
• Eating Right for Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Life - Making healthy eating choices now can impact your pregnancy and help prepare your body for a healthy birth and a healthy baby. Learn about simple healthy foods that have been used throughout history to make more breastmilk and prevent fussiness in babies. Find out ways to improve your diet for the whole family and continue the good eating habits your baby begins with breastfeeding.
  
  
• It's More than One! The special considerations of breastfeeding more then one baby. This course replaces Breastfeeding Basics for parents expecting twins or higher order multiples.

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For more details and prices for individual and class packages see our class page.

We offer most of our classes on a request basis. If the class you want isn't currently scheduled, you can choose the classes you are interested in our our contact sheet and we will keep you informed of upcoming sessions.

Please let us know your class/package preferences using our Contact Form or Register Now.

Don't see a topic you are interested in, ask us to develop a class for you.

 

Quite breastfeeding babies are welcome at our classes but please inquirer on the policy and safety of the location if you are bringing baby along.

Not sure which classes would benefit you, or even if you need an Independent Breastfeeding Class, give me a call at 609-560-2218 and learn more.

• * Gloucester County, Camden County, Cumberland County and Salem County