Everyone - even formula companies - says "breast is best", and the American Academy of Pediatrics supports this by recommending infants be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life, followed by breastfeeding in combination with the introduction of solid foods until at least 12 months of age as mutually desired by mother and baby for two years and beyond.
In the U.S., our breastfeeding statistics are in need of dramatic improvement. While 83% of U.S. infants were breastfed at least once, only 45% were exclusively breastfeeding at three months of age, 25% were exclusively breastfeeding at six months of age, and only 36% were doing any breastfeeding at twelve months*. This falls far short of the AAP's recommendations.
As a culture, we need to increase the quality of our education and support for families. At Birth Matters, that's what we do. Our Breastfeeding class provides all the information you need to not only get you on the path to successful breastfeeding, but keep you on it!
Our class teaches...
the anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding
about common myths vs. realities
the essentials of getting off to a good start
how to recognize hunger cues from baby
how to know if your baby is getting enough milk
how to latch and position baby
the signs of a good nursing session
the signs of when to seek help
when, where, and how to get breastfeeding support
Our Breastfeeding class meets once for 3 hours, and can be taken individually or as part of the Comprehensive Package. We highly recommend partners attend, as they are integral to the success of the breastfeeding relationship. We also recommend you complete this class prior to the completion of 36 weeks of pregnancy. No refunds are available for cancellation or non-attendance of any class taken after 36 completed weeks of pregnancy (36.0 weeks).
We welcome birth professionals who wish to further their education by auditing this class. Please contact us directly with questions about fees and scheduling.
*Data from the CDC Breastfeeding Report Card of 2022 (using data from 2019)
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$60 a la carte (includes pregnant mother and partner)