Breastfeeding Your Newborn: the First Three Months

Successful breastfeeding starts in the first five minutes after birth! Learn why in this two-hour class that educates mothers-to-be and new moms about the early hours, days, weeks, and months of breastfeeding. Confidence is truly a key to successful breastfeeding. You'll be glad you learned this valuable information and these essential techniques:

• The biological basics about the lactating breast
• How to establish and maintain a good milk supply
• How to get a good latch
• Hands-on practice with different positions for breastfeeding
• How to determine if baby is getting enough milk
• How to prevent or overcome possible challenges
• Where to get help

Your instructor is Marcia Thuermer, CPD, PCD, IBCLC. Marcia is a certified postpartum doula, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and director of Triangle Mothercare Inc.

The class will be given at Hillsborough Yoga and Healing Arts. The cost is $30 at the door, or $25 per single (or couple) if you register and prepay online or by phone at least 2 days prior. Visit www.hillsboroughyoga.com or call 919-732-3051 to register.

For more information about this class, contact Marcia Thuermer at marcia@trianglemothercare.com.