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babybeluga
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Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
I'm def not doing a childbirth class.
I know infant CPR bc of my job so not taking that either.
Should I bother with a breastfeeding class?
(FYI- I'm delivering at Winthrop so I'd take the class there)
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Posted 1/13/12 4:45 PM  |
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jam11308
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
I took the class (at Good Sam) before I had dc#1 & found it to be very informative & helpful. If trying to BF is important to you then I'd definitely recommend it 
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| Posted 1/13/12 4:49 PM |
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alisha
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
I took one, not through the hospital though.
I thought it was helpful to learn more about BF in general and have other moms available to talk and share their experiences or questions.
But I really learned about BF from the lactation consultant at the hospital after DD birth and my doula.
Things like the football hold just didn't make sense until I had an actual baby to practice with!
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| Posted 1/13/12 5:28 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
Posted by alisha
I took one, not through the hospital though.
I thought it was helpful to learn more about BF in general and have other moms available to talk and share their experiences or questions.
But I really learned about BF from the lactation consultant at the hospital after DD birth and my doula.
Things like the football hold just didn't make sense until I had an actual baby to practice with!
I agree. A class is helpful, but I don't think anything truly prepares you for BFing.
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| Posted 1/13/12 7:27 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
Posted by jam11308
I took the class (at Good Sam) before I had dc#1 & found it to be very informative & helpful. If trying to BF is important to you then I'd definitely recommend it
Ditto, except I took it at New Baby Belly.
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| Posted 1/13/12 8:21 PM |
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babybeluga
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
Posted by wingsofsong
Ditto, except I took it at New Baby Belly.
ooohh what's that??? LOL I'm clueless
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| Posted 1/13/12 9:12 PM |
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maybeamommy
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
I didn't take one during my pregnancy, but after I had the baby they had a BFing class for new moms and I took that which was somewhat helpful. I had an LC come every day that I was in the hospital (5 days) and that was the one thing that helped most.
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| Posted 1/13/12 9:25 PM |
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smooney
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
Posted by jam11308
I took the class (at Good Sam) before I had dc#1 & found it to be very informative & helpful. If trying to BF is important to you then I'd definitely recommend it
I've heard this from several people. This is what I'm doing. Good Sam has their next class on Sat.,Feb. 12
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| Posted 1/13/12 9:57 PM |
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Alli06
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
I just watched a BF video instead of taking a class. I agree with others that you really need to learn once baby is here.
A class I do recommend taking is and Infant care clas. I learned alot and took tons of notes. They came in handy once DS was born. It was good for my DH as well since had never even held a baby. They made you bring a doll and the husbands has to put a diaper on them.
Message edited 1/13/2012 10:19:30 PM.
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| Posted 1/13/12 10:18 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
Posted by babybeluga
Posted by wingsofsong
Ditto, except I took it at New Baby Belly.
ooohh what's that??? LOL I'm clueless
It's like a parent education center in Massapequa. They are a vendor on here. I definitely recommend checking them out. They have breastfeeding, childbirth ed, CPR, prenatal yoga, and more. I took all of those classes there with my first pregnancy. Can't say enough about them- love them!!
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| Posted 1/14/12 4:12 AM |
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jam11308
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
Posted by smooney
Posted by jam11308
I took the class (at Good Sam) before I had dc#1 & found it to be very informative & helpful. If trying to BF is important to you then I'd definitely recommend it
I've heard this from several people. This is what I'm doing. Good Sam has their next class on Sat.,Feb. 12
I just re-read my post & realized that I actually misspoke/typed - stupid preggo brain!  I never made it to the class before he was born because I went into labor 2 weeks early, so I wound up taking it on the maternity floor afterwards with a bunch of other new moms. It was still very good though 
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| Posted 1/14/12 8:18 AM |
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MST9106
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
Big YaY! Its the only helpful class you'll ever take!
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| Posted 1/14/12 9:02 AM |
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babybeluga
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Re: Breastfeeding class - yay or nay?
Thanks for ur input ladies!!!!!!
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| Posted 1/14/12 9:56 AM |
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