Breastfeeding Basics

A two-hour, educational, class session about the natural process of breastfeeding facilitated by a certified lactation consultant. Learn more about the process and the mental, emotional and physical benefits of breastfeeding to baby and mother.  Develop confidence in your ability and your baby’s ability to breastfeed. 

Topics of discussion include:

• Choosing and preparing to breastfeed
• Anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding
• Milk composition
• Changes in your breasts
• What breastfeeding will be like
• Correct positioning
• Eating for two – what can I eat
• Do I need to pump breast milk
• Benefits for your baby and you
• Baby’s growth and development
• Especially for fathers
• That first feeding after birth
• Managing problems
• The working mother
• Storage of pumped breast milk
• Weaning

Location:    Healthy Living Classroom, Cary Hall
Time:           6:45 p.m.
Fee:            $20.00
                    *  Covered by many Health Insurances.  Some may require a co-pay. 

Pre-registration required, call (585) 344-5331




Breastfeeding Services at UMMC

It is the goal of UMMC to provide families with the tools to successfully breastfeed and to promote and increase breastfeeding duration of those mothers who choose to breastfeed.

• Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
• One on one prenatal visit
• In hospital assistance
• Post discharge support
• Weight checks
• After discharge phone call
• Out patient consults

For a UMMC Lactation Consultant, call (585) 344-8104