Breastfeeding for the Health of It

Are you a new or expectant mom who wants to nurse her baby? Join our ongoing class series, just $30 for 6 sessions - FREE for women who are eligible for WIC, Medicaid, Food Stamps or similar programs. Join any time - classes are ongoing and topics are repeated in the next set of workshops!

This session of our FREE "Breastfeeding for the Health of It" class meets on 6 mornings from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon OR evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm. In this class, you will meet other moms and our staff, and will learn about these topics:

Mother's Health (you will receive a free nutrient assessment at the first class in the series!)
Breastfeeding: It's the Norm!
Changes that occur during pregnancy that get you ready to breastfeed your baby
Confronting Barriers: How to breastfeed in public and laws that protect nursing mothers
How to pump and store breast milk -- learn how long breast milk can be kept at room temperature, in the refrigerator and in the freezer
How to position your baby to get proper latch and prevent sore nipples

When you attend these sessions, you will go home with items such as: baby wipes with convenient portable case, disposable breast pads, medicine dropper, baby's 1^st year calendar, fever thermometer and various other items of interest to parents with a new baby.

Call Tina or Stacy at (607) 272-2292 for the next scheduled dates.

Please let us know if you plan to attend and if you need transportation or childcare. Light refreshments will be served.

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DATES

Monday January 28, 2013: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday January 28, 2013: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Monday February 04, 2013: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday February 04, 2013: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Monday February 11, 2013: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday February 11, 2013: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Monday February 18, 2013: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday February 18, 2013: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM