Online Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

Course
46 Lessons

Want to breastfeed? Get prepared, and avoid having to consult Dr. Google at 2 a.m.! This is a comprehensive breastfeeding course offering practical information about HOW to breastfeed. Learn about latching, pumping, common problems and how to avoid, how to find skilled support if needed, and more. Explore video, handouts, and web resources...online, self-paced, and available 24/7 even after baby arrives.

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Introduction

Being Prepared

Being prepared will increase your chances of a good experience with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding benefits moms, babies, and society as a whole.

Being Prepared and Benefits of Breastfeeding

No One Way to Breastfeed

Resources on alternate feeding methods

Birth Day and the Breast Crawl

Baby Friendly Hospitals

Latching and Positioning

Learn about various positions for breastfeeding and how to achieve a deep latch.

Latch and Positioning

Latch Tips

Is Baby Getting Enough Milk?

Learn about how often you should feed your baby, hunger cues, why you're about to become so concerned about poop, and more.

How to Know Your Baby is Getting Enough Pt 1

Infant Hunger Cues

How to Know Your Baby is Getting Enough Pt 2

Pee and Poop

Understanding Milk Production

Responsive Feeding

Do I need to wake baby to feed?

What to Expect in the First 6 Weeks

The first 6 weeks, or the first 40 days of breastfeeding, can be intense. Learn more about what to expect in this time period.

What to Expect in the First 6 Weeks

Survival Tips and the Fourth Trimester

Pumping and Hand Expression

Learn about types of pumps, when to pump, how to figure out your flange size, and more.

Pumping Types and When to Pump

Hand Expression

Pumping Pointers

Flange Size and Fitting

Breastmilk Storage

Bottle Feeding

Basics of bottle feeding, including how to prevent refusals and when to introduce.

Preventing Bottle Refusal

Introducing a Bottle

Pacifiers

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Learn more about common problems in the early weeks and how to know when it's time to seek skilled help!

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Breastfeeding Pain and Sore Nipples

Flat or Inverted Nipples

Low Supply

Oversupply and Overactive Letdown

Engorgement

Mastitis

Jaundice

Tongue and Lip Ties

Torticollis and Body Asymmetry

Food Allergy and Sensitivity

Medications, Alcohol, and Breastfeeding

Nursing Strikes

When Baby Won't Latch

Support Systems

Surrounding yourself with supportive people is critical! Breastfeeding is easiest with a good support system.

Surround Yourself with Support

Professional Support

Self Care

Partner Support

Family and Friends

Pediatricians