Breastfeeding Class

Just took a Breastfeeding Class at LIJ. DH and I learned so much more than expected.

I wanted to suggest that where ever you are delivering or taking classes that you sign up for a class on breastfeeding if it's what you plan to do.

I went into it thinking how much can we learn...put baby to boob, milk flows. Yes this is true but I learned about positions, mistakes, signs of trouble, how to treat certain things, and that it wont' be easy, but will get easier. We are now going into this more prepared that I thought we needed to be.

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I also took a bf'ing class and was so glad I did so although I have to say it didn't really help me once I actually had to bf

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I took one on Sunday, and feel the same way.
Very informative and worth the money. there is so much that i didnt know for something that is "natural".

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Posted by johnsae

I also took a bf'ing class and was so glad I did so although I have to say it didn't really help me once I actually had to bf

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i am planing on taking one
but its only offered once a month
I had better get on that :)

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Posted by smdl

Posted by johnsae

I also took a bf'ing class and was so glad I did so although I have to say it didn't really help me once I actually had to bf

ITA

"real" life is different. I first thought that it would be a "waste" of money and that I would not need a LC but in the end, this is the best advise I was given. Get all the help you can get on BF. This is REALLY hard and demanding.

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In additiona to taking a class, I recommend finding a lactation consultant in your area. The best money I ever spent (that was actually covered by my insurance!!!) was toward my LC.