This is a one time, in-depth course on breastfeeding, offered by one of our lactation consultants. This class focuses on the benefits of and barriers to successful breastfeeding and includes information on:

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• How to know your baby is getting enough breast milk
  
• How to get started the right way
  
• Pumping
  
• How to trouble shoot problems
  

Cost: $40.00 (plus a registrastion fee of $4.28) per couple

Length of Class: 2 1/2 hours

Details: You will receive an email about a week before class letting you know where the classroom is and where to park.  Snacks will be provided. *When registering for the Breastfeeding Class, please keep in mind that it is meant to be taken later in pregnancy.  Taking the class during the seventh or eighth month would be most beneficial.

*Most insurance companies will provide reimbursement for the classes and some provide prepayment. Please call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card prior to registering for more information.

*Employees of Mercy will receive a 20% discount for classes. Please do not use Eventbright to register for classes as you will be charged the full amount. Please contact the Childbirth Education office (410-332-9604), to register.

*Classes have a minimum and maximum attendance requirement. If the minimum attendance is not reached, the class may not take place.  If the maximum number of registrants has been reached for the class you want to take, please email the organizer at YmFieWNsYXNzZXMgfCBtZG1lcmN5ICEgY29t.  There may still be room in the class.

*Inclement weather policy: classes may be canceled if there is inclement weather.  You will be contacted by email if class is canceled or rescheduled.  You may also check our website:

http://mdmercy.com/centers-of-excellence/womens-health/family-childbirth-and-childrens-center/services-we-offer/expectant-parent-resources

For questions or more information, contact our Childbirth Education Coordinator: 

Pamela Westbrook, BSN, RNC-OB: 410-332-9604 or YmFieWNsYXNzZXMgfCBtZG1lcmN5ICEgY29t