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Basics of Breastfeeding for Doulas ($45/adult)
Please note the reschedule for Jan. due to snow. New date: 1/26.

Basics of Breastfeeding for Doulas
Basics of Breastfeeding for Doulas
Item# basicsofbreastfeedingfordoulas
$45.00
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Breastfeeding services from Birth and Beyond is pleased to offer a DONA approved class tailored to the needs of labor and postpartum doulas.

The 3 hour course will focus on breastfeeding in the family’s home. At the end of the seminar you will be able to:
  • Describe how the baby latches and suckles.
  • Identify normal newborn feeding patterns and positions.
  • Recognize ways to know if the baby is getting enough milk.
  • Identify common challenges where it may be appropriate to call a lactation specialist.
  • Describe how to choose a method of milk expression.
  • List resources that provide help for breastfeeding families.

Questions? Please feel free to call our Breastfeeding Services Line at 206-458-8782.

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Dolly Smith, RN MS, IBCLC
About the instructor: As a registered nurse and a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Maternal Child Nursing, Dolly has worked with families since 1983. More on Dolly found here.
Held in our Classroom at 2719 East Madison (click here for directions)
*As a courtesy to those attending our classes/groups, there will be no late admittance the last 30 minutes of any session.

Street Parking available on E. Madison and surrounding residential streets. Make note of hourly parking signs. Limits strictly enforced in our area.

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend the class, you can transfer your class fee to another class in our store. In which case, please contact us to make other class registration arrangements (within 30 days). *Cancellations made 7 days prior to the class will receive a refund of the class fee minus a $15.00 processing fee.