Breastfeeding Your Newborn - In Person
Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Time: 6-9pm
Locations:8th Avenue Medical Plaza, 364 SE 8th Ave., Suite 210, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Cost: $85 per couple
Registration Required: To register online, click the "Enroll" button, or call 503-681-1700.
Class language: English
Translation Services: Do you need an interpreter for this class? Call 503-681-1628.
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.