Lactation and Newborn Care
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Lactation and Newborn Care
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Our Lactation & Newborn Care Basics class helps expecting families become familiar with the basics of infant care & breastfeeding/bodyfeeding in the early days and weeks after birth to start with confidence! Take this class before you have the baby.We'll Cover
- Understanding common newborn procedures in the hospital
- Understanding normal infant behavior, communication, appearance and sleep patterns
- Understanding the basics of soothing and diapering
- Newborn warning signs and when to call the pediatrician
- How to get breastfeeding/bodyfeeding off to the best start
- How to help your infant latch-on and correct positioning
- How to know if the baby is getting enough milk
- How to avoid common lactation problems and when to call a lactation consultant
- Understanding common pitfalls to avoid in the early days
- Bottlefeeding best practices, tips and techniques, burping, bottle cleaning
- Understanding the basics of umbilical cord care, bathing, and assessment of your baby