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groovypeg
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Breastfeeding classes?
Is anyone here planning on going to classes for this and if so, where?
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Shelly
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
I'm taking them at my hospital- NYU
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| Posted 2/27/06 2:58 PM |
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KangaMom
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
We went took them at the hospital.
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| Posted 2/27/06 3:14 PM |
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groovypeg
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
for those who did, how far along are/were you when you took them? did you sign up thru the hospital or your docs office?
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| Posted 2/27/06 3:32 PM |
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NovemberSue
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
I took one at the hospital and I was in my ninth month of pregnancy.
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| Posted 2/27/06 3:33 PM |
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michele31
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
StonyBrook University has a free class that was very good. Anyone can attend it, whether you are using the hospital or not.
Get yourself a copy of The Nursing Mother's Companion Guide. It was a great tool to have at the hospital.
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FelAndJon
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
My hospital offers this as well. Why would you take it prior to giving birth though? What if you can't breastfeed?
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NovemberSue
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
Posted by FelAndJon
My hospital offers this as well. Why would you take it prior to giving birth though? What if you can't breastfeed?
If you want to try to breastfeed, its helpful to take the course so you know how to get the baby to properly latch on and get all the correct information on what to expect and how often you will be feeding the baby. They also tell you how long you can store it in the refrigerator or freezer.
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| Posted 2/27/06 3:50 PM |
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dandr10199
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
I am taking one at Good Samaritian in Suffern. I am not delivering there, but it is the closest hospital to me. 
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
They give a great BF class at Mercy Hospital in RVC. I took it and it was very helpful. 
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| Posted 2/27/06 7:26 PM |
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michele31
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
I believe a BF is essential in today's age...unless you are surrounded by women who have and are bfing..but that is not the norm anymore. You need to learn how to hold the baby, how often to feed, what to do when you encounter problems, resources, etc...
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| Posted 2/27/06 8:05 PM |
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cloddy
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
We signed up to take one at the hospital we are delivering at, Mercy.
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04bride
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
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Bxgell2
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
Posted by FelAndJon
My hospital offers this as well. Why would you take it prior to giving birth though? What if you can't breastfeed?
It's so essential that you have all the information going into it because a lot of women give up BFing because of a lack of information/knowledge. BFing can be tremendously difficult, and you'll feel more confident in tackling it if you've already learned about the techniques. I know I did...
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FelAndJon
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
Posted by Bxgell2
Posted by FelAndJon
My hospital offers this as well. Why would you take it prior to giving birth though? What if you can't breastfeed?
It's so essential that you have all the information going into it because a lot of women give up BFing because of a lack of information/knowledge. BFing can be tremendously difficult, and you'll feel more confident in tackling it if you've already learned about the techniques. I know I did...
Thank you for the honesty. I meant, why take it in advance of actually having the baby? Don't you also have a LC in the hospital that will give you a lesson with your actual baby? I do plan on breastfeeding but I just can't imagine "practicing" with a doll.
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| Posted 2/28/06 4:21 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Breastfeeding classes?
Posted by FelAndJon
Posted by Bxgell2
Posted by FelAndJon
My hospital offers this as well. Why would you take it prior to giving birth though? What if you can't breastfeed?
It's so essential that you have all the information going into it because a lot of women give up BFing because of a lack of information/knowledge. BFing can be tremendously difficult, and you'll feel more confident in tackling it if you've already learned about the techniques. I know I did...
Thank you for the honesty. I meant, why take it in advance of actually having the baby? Don't you also have a LC in the hospital that will give you a lesson with your actual baby? I do plan on breastfeeding but I just can't imagine "practicing" with a doll.
I promise it's not as hokey as you think  And the reason why you should take it before having the baby is because sometimes the LC isn't available when you need her. And, even when they are, they won't be with you 24/7 and TRUST ME, the first few weeks can be very difficult. You'll be doubting yourself left and right and seeing an LC once or twice in the hospital usually isn't sufficient. I know with myself it helped tremendously to have an inkling as to what I was doing, especially when DH started doubting that my little one was getting enough milk. If I hadn't taken the class and done some reading, I may have stupidly listened to him and compromise my milk supply without even knowing it...
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