Breastfeeding & Prenatal Classes
Part of the excitement and joy of pregnancy is delving into the new tasks you'll need to master when your baby arrives, including infant bathing, safety and wellness, breastfeeding and more! We love helping families welcome new babies with confidence through our in-person breastfeeding and prenatal classes, hosted by Ashley Hoseclaw, MSN, RN, IBCLC, Perinatal Educator and Lactation Consultant.
2024 classes are offered monthly on Tuesday evenings or Saturday morning with the following schedule:
Tuesday: Jan. 2, Mar 12, May 7, Jun 18, Jul 13, Aug 20, Sep 17, Nov. 12
Thursday: Oct. 17
Saturday: Feb 17, Apr 13, Dec 12
Our goal is to provide you with the support you need to confidently care for your baby. Our classes include:
Breastfeeding Class Topics:
- How to prepare for breastfeeding
- Benefits of breastfeeding
- What to expect in the first 24 hours
- Breastfeeding basics
- Breast pumps and milk storage
- Kangaroo care
Prenatal Class Topics:
- Getting ready for delivery
- True labor vs. false labor
- Discomforts of pregnancy
- Choices of pain management
- Vaginal or Cesarean delivery
- Understanding your hospital delivery
- Infant health, wellness, and safety
- Basics of newborn care
If you have any questions or need more information, please call us at 606.678.3176 or 606.678.3145.