Breastfeeding Your Baby
In-person class
6 to 8 pm
Location
St.John's Hospital Carol Jo Vecchie Women & Children's Center 415 N 9th St | SpringfieldIn the event of a cancellation, we request that you notify us as soon as possible.
217-744-2229 womencare@hshs.org
This class will get expectant parents ready for a successful breastfeeding experience. We will discuss how breastfeeding works, how to breastfeed, when to feed your baby, how you know if you are getting enough milk, breast care, and the overall breastfeeding lifestyle. Learning how your body makes milk is fascinating! The class will educate new moms on what the different breastfeeding positions are and how they are used. How do you get your baby to successfully latch on? You will find out in this 2 hour Breastfeeding Your Baby Class. After knowing the basic fundamentals of breastfeeding, you will feel much more comfortable to begin your breastfeeding journey with you newborn. Other topics discussed during class include maternal nutrition, breastpumps, returning to work and weaning.
This is an in-person class. Registration is required. Please do not register until you are 20 weeks (5 months) gestation or greater. The class is free for expectant parents delivering at St. John's Hospital. For expectant parents delivering at a different hospital there is a $25.00 fee payable the evening of class. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class material. You will be contacted via email or phone a few days prior to the class date for confirmation on attending and specific room that class will be in. All classes are held within the Carol Jo Vecchie Women & Childrens Center. Please enter through the lobby. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th & Carpenter Street. Please stop at the information desk to be screened. A support person may attend class as well.
This is an in-person class. Registration is required. Please do not register until you are 20 weeks (5 months) gestation or greater. The class is free for expectant parents delivering at St. John's Hospital. For expectant parents delivering at a different hospital there is a $25.00 fee payable the evening of class. Please arrive a few minutes early to collect class material. You will be contacted via email or phone a few days prior to the class date for confirmation on attending and specific room that class will be in. All classes are held within the Carol Jo Vecchie Women & Childrens Center. Please enter through the lobby. Parking is available in the ramp at 9th & Carpenter Street. Please stop at the information desk to be screened. A support person may attend class as well.