Lactation Center
- Breastfeeding Private Consultations
- Me and My Daddy
- Returning to Work
- Infant Massage
- Natural Family Planning
Breastfeeding Private Consultations
After the birth of your baby, the Center also provides private breastfeeding consultations, Breastpump sales and rental and other specialized products for the new family. Translators are available for our Spanish and Creole speaking clients. Our staff has over 27 years of maternal/child health experience, Faith B. Ploude, BA, IBCLC, RLC, Anita Jiha AS, IBCLC, RLC and Patti Hoffman, BSN, IBCLC, RLC are all International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.
Prenatal Breastfeeding
| One - 2 ½ hour session |
Learn about the following on breastfeeding:
- The advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding.
- What to expect the first couple of weeks.
- The anatomy and physiology of lactation.
- The components of breastmilk.
- The different types of breast feeders.
- How the baby will latch-on and positioning.
- How to know if your baby is getting enough to eat.
This class will provide invaluable information with an emphasis on overcoming difficulties, calming the newborn, understanding newborn feeding cues and the truth about breastpumps.
Different age appropriate classes:
- Birth to 3 Months Support Group
- 3-6 Months Support Group
- 6 months to walkers
- Toddler Support Group
- Mothers of Two (newborns and toddlers together) Double trouble
| One - 1 ½ hours session | $10 per class |
This class is especially for the male half of the parenting team. The underling purpose is to guide new dads into developing a parent style that is right for his family. Discover the joys of being an involved dad and understand the changes that children bring to the marriage. Some of the topics include but are not limited to:
- What is the role of the modern day dad?
- When do I discipline my baby?
- Is there sex after childbirth?
- How do I play with my baby?
- What it takes to be a great dad?
| One - 1 ½ hours session | $10 per class |
Breastfeeding provides a mother and her baby with a unique bond. This class shows the working mother how to continue this perfectly rewarding attachment with her child when she returns to work. Topics discussed are, maintaining milk supply, pumping issues and coping techniques.
| Five week series | $80 per series |
Infant massage is a form of intimate communication between parent and child. Parents communicate using touch, expressions and voice. Infant massage does not require sophisticated equipment, toys or experience. It can take place during several infant routines, such as bathing and diaper changing. It also teaches infants from a young age how to relax. It helps the parent to understand their baby and can help meet the infant’s needs. Appropriate developmental milestones are discussed and encouraged.
Natural Family Planning - No Charge
This class educates couples on how to use natural methods as a means of contraception.