Breastfeeding Virtual, Instructor Led
Date: Tues Jan 12, 2027
Time: 6-9pm
Locations:Virtual/On-line
Cost: $85
Registration Required: Yes
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.
You’ll be led by a live instructor from the comfort of wherever you are!
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
This class will meet on-line for one Monday evening session.
You will receive access The Understanding Breastfeeding web app provideing continued learning from any mobile device or computer. What’s included?
- High-quality video clips from Understanding Breastfeeding 3rd Edition
- Colorful pages with text and photos
- Accessibility features
- Parent’s Toolbox, including a feeding/diaper log, baby comfort techniques, and more
- Optional weekly emails with timely tips
- eBook
We recommend registering for our Childbirth & Parenting classes your fourth or fifth month of pregnancy so you can complete the classes by your eighth month.