BFing class help

[mama-smurf]

Idk which class I would take while still pregnant. Can you tell?


1. Breast Feeding Preparation Learn the skills of breastfeeding and pumping to help the mom and new baby have a successful experience. Support persons are welcomeand encouraged to attend. Please bring a doll or stuffed animalto practicepositioning.



2. Breastfeeding One-session class taught by a certified lactation consultant, you will find the answers to most common questions about breastfeeding; including: how your body makes milk, getting the baby latched on,and going back to work.

Also #1 asks to bring a receiving blanket. Why is that?

[PEEK05]

I would DEFINITELY go to number 2.  That sounds like it would be way more knowledgable and full of correct information.

[mostlymaydays]

They sort of seem the same. Is the first class NOT taught by an LC? Ideally, the classes should be taught by a IBCLC (maybe these LCs are, check their creds!). A receiving blanket... not sure, I never needed a receiveing blanket to breastfeed any of my 4. Though I suppose you could roll one up like a bolster pillow to support your arm? 

[mama-smurf]

I don't think the first class is taught by LC. I'm quite surprised.

Quoting mostlymaydays:

They sort of seem the same. Is the first class NOT taught by an LC? Ideally, the classes should be taught by a IBCLC (maybe these LCs are, check their creds!). A receiving blanket... not sure, I never needed a receiveing blanket to breastfeed any of my 4. Though I suppose you could roll one up like a bolster pillow to support your arm? 

[Mommy2BJ]

I would go for No.2 if I were you. Pumping is for emergency situations and a last resort to keep lactation going.

GL, Mama!

 

  

[catholicmamamia]

I would attend a class taught by an IBCLC. 

[Autumn355]

# 2 sounds more helpful. The recieving blanket maybe to learn swaddling or to learn how to cover when you nip

[mama-smurf]

Thanks ladies I'm going number 2. I'm exited

[Lora341]

I use a recieving blanket sometimes under my breast to get it positioned correctly for my little guy. Not 100% of the time but it does come in handy for positioning.