Mercy's Breastfeeding Class

Description

This is a one-time, in-depth course on breastfeeding, offered by one of our lactation consultants. This class focuses on the benefits of and barriers to successful breastfeeding and includes information on:

How to know your baby is getting enough breast milk

How to get started the right way

Pumping

How to troubleshoot problems

Cost: $40.00 (plus a registration fee of $4.28) per couple

Length of Class: 2 1/2 hours

Location: WebEx virtual platform. You will receive an invitation in your email to join your class virtually via WebEx. If you have any questions, please email us or call (410)332-9604 for assistance.

Beginning in January 2023 classes will be in person. Masks are still required on the hospital campus. You will receive an email within 24 hours of the class with conference room information. Please park in Bunting Garage.

Details: *When registering for the Breastfeeding Class, please keep in mind that it is meant to be taken later in pregnancy. Taking the class during the seventh or eighth month would be most beneficial. This class is open for the partner or primary support person to attend as well.

*Most insurance companies will provide reimbursement for the classes, and some provide prepayment. Please call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card prior to registering for more information.

*Employees of Mercy, please DO NOT use Eventbrite to register for classes as you will be charged the full amount. Please contact the Childbirth Education office (410-332-9604), to register.

For questions or more information, contact our Childbirth Education Coordinator:

Shannon Robinson CD (DONA), CCCE: 410-332-9604 or [email protected].

Host or Publisher The Family Childbirth & Children’s Center at Mercy