Breastfeeding Essentials

This class is designed to be taken while pregnant. All the basics you need to know from birth through the first 6 months of life are covered.

* Birth and the postpartum bonding period
* The importance of skin to skin
* Proper latching techniques
* Getting and maintaining a proper milk supply
* Avoiding common "booby traps"
* When/if to introduce bottles and pacifiers
* When/if to pump and how to get started
* Roles for the support person in a breastfeeding relationship

This class is $55 and is taught by Jenn Sullivan, CBS. Partner or support person is encouraged to attend and is included in the cost. Private classes are also available for $160 in store or $200 in home (very limited times available for in-home).

Due to classes filling up, completion of the form below and a non-refundable deposit of $20 is required to hold your spot.  

Saturday, April 21, 12:30-2:30pm in Poughkeepsie
Friday, May 18; 12:30-2:30 in Beacon
Saturday, June 16; 12:30-2:30pm in Poughkeepsie
Saturday, July 21; 12:30-2:30pm in Poughkeepsie
Saturday, August 18; 12:30-2:30pm in Poughkeepsie

This class is also offered as part of our comprehensive, 3 part Birth Essentials Childbirth Education Series.

To register for either the class or series please complete the form below.  For more information, contact Jenn Sullivan, CBS via email flowbreast@gmail.com or by phone at 845-240-8399. Deposit for the class is non-refundable.  

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Birth Essentials Series requires a $60 non-refundable deposit via check or cash. Breastfeeding Essentials requires a $20 non-refundable deposit via check, cash or PayPal.