Prenatal Breastfeeding

You are strongly encouraged to learn more about breastfeeding by attending this class taught by our internationally board-certified lactation consultants. This class provides important information about breastfeeding, such as how baby needs to be properly positioned, how to assure baby is learning to latch on correctly and how to know if baby is getting enough breast milk.

We recommend that you and your support person take the class in your sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. Fathers are strongly encouraged to attend. Mothers may review the material by attending the mother's nursing group before delivery. The class is offered once a month.

All of the childbirth classes offered at the Childbirth Suites of Lutheran Hospital are free of charge for those delivering at Lutheran. Click for a current listing of classes offered month by month at Lutheran Hospital.

The class is especially helpful for:

  • First-time moms or dads
  • Those who have had a previous negative breastfeeding experience
  • Mothers with flat, inverted, short or large nipples
  • Mothers with very large or small breasts
  • Mothers at high risk (pre-eclampsia, known fetal abnormality, etc.)
  • Mothers who have had breast surgery (reduction, augmentation, trauma, etc.)
  • Mothers who may want to continue nursing after returning to work/school
  • Parents who want to better understand the benefits of breastfeeding and its challenges

Classes offered by The Childbirth Suites:

Prepared Childbirth | Childbirth Refresher | Relaxation and More
Prenatal Breastfeeding | Big Brother/Big Sister
Infant CPR and Safety | Family Shared Birth
Breastfeeding/Returning to Work

For current class schedules or to register for classes call the Parent Education office at (260) 435-7070.