Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness: Breastfeeding Basics

Session #1: August 20, 2025 from 11am - 12pm

Session #2: August 27, 2025 from 11am - 12pm

Limited space is avaibale, MUST register for BOTH sessions on Eventbrite.

Expectant mothers will receive a $20 Mastercard gift card and a pack of diapers after attending both sessions.

Classes will be facilitated by a Certified Lactation Education Specialist.

Classes will be provided in English.

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Session #1 Overview:

• Breastfeeding benefits for baby and lactating mother
• Breastfeeding recommendations
• Breast anatomy and the lactation process
• Colostrum and stages of breastmilk
• How to achieve a deep latch
• How to hand express breastmilk
• Breastfeeding positions

Session #2 Overview:

• How to boost milk production in the early days
• Hunger and fullness cues
• Cluster feeding and growth spurts
• Pumping, breastmilk storage, and paced bottle feeding
• Contraindications to breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding complications and comfort measures
• Breastfeeding resources

For more information, please email: bWxvcGV6NCB8IHBoICEgbGFjb3VudHkgISBnb3Y=

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