Infant Feeding Basics is a comprehensive Chestfeeding and Breastfeeding Class
Everything you need to know to get feeding your baby off to the very best start!
Learn the basics of feeding your infant in this 2-hour in-studio class to get off to the best start.
You'll be prepared with knowledge and confidence to understand whether feeding is going well or not, as well as tips and tricks to get you through the rough patches.
This class is designed for those planning to breastfeed (chestfeed or bodyfeed) however bottle feeding and formula feeding will be addressed as well, as well as when to know when to supplement.
Receive Expert Lactation Education & Support
Register here to sign up for this class taught by local International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Jonelle Lund.
All times are in Eastern Time. Contact us if you have trouble finding a time that works for you.
Workbook included! - includes a detailed workbook full of resources to reference during and after the class.
Feeding your infant is a wonderful experience, which also has its challenges. Fortunately we do not have to go through it alone, or to be unprepared. The right mindset, skills, and support makes you equipped and ready to do hard things!
You will learn and practice what you and your partner need to feed your infant.
Feel ready for anything, or overcome previous issues or concerns.
This class is not a comprehensive childbirth education or infant care class. This class is beautifully complimented by the Holistic Childbirth Class, or is valuable on its own!
What you will Learn in Infant Feeding Basics:
- Feeding cues
- Bottle techniques
- Feeding schedules, and changes in feeding
- Latching, and overcoming common issues
- Preparing your partner for support and understanding
- Self care and nutrition to best nourish your child
- Using pumps, props, and supply support
- Preparation, expectations, and finding more help
- Plus so much more, and support from your Educator!
Build Confidence and Skills
Communication
Sense your baby's signals.
Techniques
Feeding tricks and tips.
Self-Care
Nourishing yourself.
Support
Tools and expert support.
Register for Expert Education & Preparation
The goal of our childbirth educators is help expectant parents and families feel as confident and prepared as possible for feeding their baby.
The Womb Room's classes are designed and led by highly trained and experienced Birth Educators with an inclusive and evidence-based curriculum and approach.
In-Person classes take place at the Keswick Castle in Baltimore. Read more.
Looking for an online approach for your breastfeeding journey via online or virtual breastfeeding classes?
Our Virtual Breastfeeding Classes take place on Zoom, and in-person classes are in Baltimore, all in a friendly, fun, open-minded, supportive community environment of parents and lactation consultants going through the same thing together, all working at your own pace. All online courses are posted in Eastern Time.
Register for Infant Feeding Basics below, private classes here, or contact us with questions!
Meet our Expert Educators
Our expert Educators working with a curriculum that is evidence-based, inclusive, diverse, and up-to-date. Our team is here for you and your partner, and is available for additional questions shall you have them!
Jonelle Lund
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
A Mother of three and certified Lactation Consultant, Jonelle believes in the power of parents supporting other parents.
A trained tethered-oral technician, IBCLC & RN, Jonelle has seen it all! Her philosophy in supporting families comes from her strong conviction in supporting the whole person - body & mind.
Miriam Pokharel-Wood
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Miriam has been a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2018. She has been working with parents and children for over 10 years as a lactation educator, doula, social worker and therapist. She has worked with breast and chestfeeding families in New York, Kathmandu, Nepal, San Francisco and now Maryland.
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This is why The Womb Room has carefully created classes and services to prepare your family to know how to best care for your Baby, to get you all the rest you can, and to understand what to expect.
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