Bringing Babies’ Instincts, Your Inner Wisdom & Evidence-Based Practice Together
Gentle Lactation and Breastfeeding Classes
Do you find yourself pondering questions like....
I’m interested in breastfeeding but there’s so much information out there, where do I start?
I’ve heard breastfeeding can be difficult, what can I do to get off to a good start?
What can I do to prepare for breastfeeding?
How do I know my baby is getting enough?
I’ve heard the “latch” is important? What does that mean? How do I get a comfortable latch?
How can my partner be involved and help with breastfeeding?
Why is breastfeeding recommended?
Is there anything special I should be eating or avoiding during breastfeeding? Can I have a glass of wine?
Where can I go for help if I need support in the early days? What about later?
How do I know my baby is ready for solids?
Explore BirthWise Gentle Breastfeeding Classes
Breastfeeding is more than the best food for your baby. It’s a relationship.
Respect & Support for Your Informed Choices
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Whatever your individual short- and long-term breastfeeding goals may be, BirthWise Gentle Breastfeeding Class goes beyond the basics of deep latch and positioning to offer you a solid foundation with which to begin your breastfeeding journey feeling empowered with the knowledge, strategies, and resources that will sustain you throughout your breastfeeding journey.
In-Depth Lactation and Breastfeeding Knowledge
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Prepare for your breastfeeding experience in a supportive, respectful, fun environment with the guidance of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), the gold standard in lactation care. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there. Have the opportunity to ask your burning questions, demystify breastfeeding myths, and get evidence-based information you can rely on.
What will you learn?
A few things we will talk about during our time together:
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Demystifying common breastfeeding/human milk feeding myths
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Informed choices - The best choice is the one you feel is best for you, your family and your unique circumstances.
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Review of recommendations, breastmilk/human-milk benefits & reflection on your individual infant feeding goals.
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Recognizing instinctive newborn feeding behaviours and how you can follow these to ease breastfeeding for you and your baby.
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Got milk? - Milk production explained
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The first hours with your new baby
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The magic of skin-to-skin
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First 6 weeks:
- What to expect week by week
- How do I know my baby is getting enough?
- Signs that breastfeeding is going well at every step
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Finding the comfort zone - Strategies to get that ever-so-important comfortable deep latch
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Breastfeeding positions to comfortably breastfeed anywhere
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Infant sleep:
- Safe sleep for breastfeeding families
- Fostering realistic expectations
- Coping with night feedings
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Working through common challenges
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Creating your supportive breastfeeding environment.
- What you can do to prepare and thrive
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Breastfeeding gear - Do I really need all this stuff?
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Essential info if you are planning to pump and paced bottle feeding
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Breastfeeding support resources in your area and when to get professional help
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And more!
This class is for you if....
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You want to feel better prepared for your breastfeeding experience.
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You want to know what to expect in the early days of breastfeeding your new baby. Have a clear picture of what is normal and points of reference to reassure you day by day and week by week.
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You want to know the clear signs that breastfeeding is going well and your baby is getting enough milk.
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You are expecting your first baby and are looking for a safe place to discuss your hopes, worries, doubts and expectations about infant feeding and be reassured that all these things are normal.
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You want to learn in a supportive, engaging, non-judgemental environment that will nurture and respect your parenting instincts.​
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You previously had challenges with breastfeeding and would like to have a better experience this time.
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You want to learn from an experience lactation professional with knowledge of the latest research and recommendations.
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You want to give yourself the best start for your breastfeeding journey!
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You want to learn all the things I hear new parents say they wished they’d known before they started their breastfeeding journey.
Group, Semi-Private & Private Classes
Bringing Babies’ Instincts, Your Inner Wisdom & Evidence-Based Practice Together
Group Classes
Come learn in a warm, fun, and engaging environment and meet other families expecting around the same time as you!
Group classes are offered once a month via Zoom or in-person. Places are limited to 8 families/class to ensure a fun and fulfilling experience and so everyone has a chance to ask questions and participate to their level of comfort.
Semi-Private
Can’t make it to a group class or want to take the class with a friend? Book a semi-private class! Contact us directly so we can work with your schedule.
Price: $185 / family
Class structure:
This class is offered in two (2) sessions of two (2) hours each.
Price: $125 / family
Can't make it to a group class? No problem! Book a private or semi-private class at your convenience!
Private Classes
Have the opportunity to personalize your class for your individual context and questions, more so than is possible in a group class. We’ll work with your schedule. Please contact us directly to book your private Gentle Breastfeeding Class.
Price: $375 / family
Prenatal Classes
Are you looking for a comprehensive, fun, informed-choice centred prenatal class? Check out my collaboration with my friend Mika Rock, Montreal Prenatal Classes