Breastfeeding Class

Breastfeeding benefits you and your baby in many ways, physically as well as emotionally. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first year of a baby's life. Loyola offers a range of lactation services including a breastfeeding class.

The class covers:

• Health benefits of breastfeeding
• Body changes during breastfeeding
• How to breastfeed
• Common breastfeeding problems and their remedies
• Use of breast pumps
• Breast milk storage
• Continuing breastfeeding while working outside the home

Recommended during last trimester of pregnancy. One two hour session. Taught by an Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant.

Cost: $25
Class fee includes a breastfeeding book.

For more information, to obtain the schedule of classes or to register for a class, call Loyola University Health System at (888) LUHS-888.