Breastfeeding Foundations

Who is this class for?

Pregnant people and their birth partners who have questions about breastfeeding! As soon as your questions arise, you’re more than welcome to join this session. The sooner, the better! Please try and join before 37 weeks. 

What to expect? 

• Useful and evidence based information about breastfeeding- beyond just the basics. 
• The opportunity to practice breastfeeding positioning. 
• Clear visual examples. 
• Lots of handy tips and tricks.
• An opportunity to ask any questions! By working together in a small group, there’s plenty of time to ask everything you really want to know. 

What topics will be covered?

• How to stimulate and maintain sufficient milk supply.
• What to do and how to adjust things when you experience pain. 
• How to tell if your baby is feeding and growing well. 
• Tips to combinebreastfeeding and your working-life. 
• Tips to combine breastfeeding, pumping and/or bottle-feeding. 

What will you leave with? 

• The confidence to breastfeed your baby. 
• The ability to support your partner with breastfeeding your baby.  
• Any questions you have answered! 
• Access to a whatsapp group where you can ask the teacher any questions and connect with other moms from the class 

What should you bring with you?

If possible, please bring your birth partner to this session. In addition, feel free to bring any pumps or breastfeeding tools you have purchased with you to ask any questions you have.