This class about beginning breastfeeding is for pregnant couples and their families.

You may wonder if you need a class for beginning breastfeeding?

I developed this class to educate parents about the first two weeks when  many parents are so overwhelmed with breastfeeding that they quit.

How can anyone know what the first two weeks will be like?  

It turns out that there are specifics thing you can learn that make a difference.

I see these things over and over again: 

• Misinformation about breastfeeding from medical providers

• Innocent and unrealistic expectations

• Not knowing what to focus on from the million new things happening

• Believing the first two weeks are representative of ALL of breastfeeding

Get the best start whether you're planning a home or hospital birth. This comprehensive class covers beginning breastfeeding, the role of reflexes, the power of your love, about your magical boobs, what kind of help is really helpful and what you need to buy.

It includes the book The First Five Days by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC

This 2 hour class is for the whole family.

Payment is required to register. Refunds will be made until 7 days in advance. All other cancellations will receive store credit or a make-up class.

• How to prepare yourself and your family for breastfeeding (It's not what you think!) 
  
• What skin to skin contact is, and is not.  
  
• What a "good latch" is , and is not.  
  
• How birth practices affect breastfeeding, and what to do if things go wrong. 
  
• Postpartum bonding, suckling
  
• How partners can support breastfeeding and you without bottles
  
• Selecting a breast pump, when to start and essential considerations for returning to work.
• How to have a great milk supply, even if your breasts are small, even if you have twins, even if you're worried...
• Pacifiers, safe bottle feeding, how often and how long to feed
• Knowing signs that you NEED help and where to get it, and why it's not the Internet.

In addition, you may have questions and we will make sure you get answers. 

This class is taught by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, La Leche League Leader and owner of New Baby New Paltz. She breastfed her 3 children, including twins. She shares her wisdom of two decades of helping mothers and babies get breastfeeding right for them.

For questions, please call/text Donna at (845) 750-4402  

Partners/Husbands, and Grandparents are welcome encouraged to attend.  

Payment is required to register. Refunds will be made until 7 days in advance. All other cancellations will receive store credit or a make-up class.