503-6Breastfeeding Your Newborn - In Person
Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
Time: 6-9pm
Locations:Hillsboro Medical Center - Health Education Center, 334 SE 8th Ave., Hillsboro
Cost: $85 per couple
Registration Required: To register online, click the "Enroll" button, or call 503-681-1700.
About this class
Breastfeeding can be a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging for new parents. Breastfeeding is a natural process, but it is also a learned skill. Join us to create a plan for success.
What You’ll Learn:
Position practice for nursing & feeding
Comfortable & effective latching techniques
Colostrum: the “liquid gold” for newborns
Baby’s hunger/satiety cues
Feeding frequency and duration
Appropriate milk supply
Partner support is essential – let’s show you how!
Challenges and troubleshooting
Pumping, storing and bottle feeding breast milk
Supplies nursing families recommend
Q&A and open discussion
We recommend registering for this class prior to or during your eighth month of pregnancy.
Category: Childbirth & Parenting