Research shows that women who have the most support are able to successfully breastfeed for longer periods of time. At WakeMed, we have designed our Breastfeeding Basics class to give pregnant parents the information and confidence to get off to a great start with breastfeeding! This 3-hour class incorporates lecture slides, videos, hands-on demonstrations, and Q&A time. Books will complement the lecture and will be distributed in class. This class is "In-Person". Please note: If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or another acute, contagious illness, please stay at home and call or email  to reschedule your class. By entering a WakeMed facility, visitors are attesting that they are free of the symptoms of contagious illness.

Cost $30/couple

Topics include the following: 

• Benefits of Breastfeeding 

• How breast milk is produced and supply and demand 

• Feeding cues 

• Establishing and assessing a good latch 

• How to know baby is getting enough to eat 

• Demonstrations of breastfeeding positions 

• Challenges for breastfeeding 

• Hand expression 

• Pumping and milk storage 

• Tools for breastfeeding