Beyond Birth Connection
Breastfeeding Classes and Support Groups
Bottle Feeding and Pumping Prep Class
This live, virtual Zoom group class will go over everything you need to know about preparing to bottle feed and pump. Ideal for pregnant families and postpartum families with babies under 6 weeks of age who plan to do a combination of breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Q&A section at the end of class. Total class time is about 1.5 hours + Q&A. The replay will be sent after class along with helpful handouts.
Topics that will be presented and questions answered include:
Milk production and supply 101
Managing breast, pump, and bottle feeding
How often do babies eat and how much?
When should we introduce a bottle?
Is nipple confusion a thing?
Selecting a bottle (because there are so many options!)
Nipple flow rate- what you need to know!
How to bottle feed- what is paced and responsive bottle feeding?
Bottle feeding positions
Selecting a pump that is right for your pumping goals
When do I start pumping?
How often to pump and when
Hands-on pumping and maximizing milk supply
Do these flanges fit and why does flange size matter?
What do I need? Pump parts and pump accessories
What do all these settings and pump buttons do
Breast milk storage, handling, and cleaning of your pump parts
Question and answer time
Replay and helpful resources and tips will be emailed to you after class