An elite collaboration of doulas dedicated to serving the needs of our community's childbearing families.
Breastfeeding Education
In this 3.5 hour session expectant parents learn the fundamentals for establishing successful nursing.
Topics covered:
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Breastfeeding basics - breastfeeding at birth, importance of skin to skin, learning curve in the early days and weeks, understanding normal nursing for a newborn; frequency
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Demand and supply - Is my baby getting enough?
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Supplementation - when is it needed, what to feed, how to feed?
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Nursing with ease - learn what’s the biological norm, variety of positions including laid back and side lying, optimal latching
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Nighttime - nursing & nighttime sleep strategies, 'breastsleeping'
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Common challenges/solutions - pain, engorgement, sore nipples, plugged ducts, mastitis, sleepy baby
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Breast pump information - when, why and how to pump, collect and store milk
Offered by Debra
Phone: 778-997-0753
Email: debra@doulasofvancouver.ca
2023 Dates: Saturdays March 25, July 8, Oct. 21 10am-1:30pm
Investment: $75/couple
Private in home classes are also available. Contact Debra for details.