Human Milk Feeding 101 (Virtual/Live 2-part class)

This is a 2-part class.

In class one we will talk about anatomy, benefits and risks to infant feeding methods, lactation hormones, skin to skin benefits for family, optimal latching/positioning, expected colostrum/milk/diaper amounts, and safe sleep environments.

In class two we discuss cup-feeding, mammary compressions, labour medications and lactation; preparing for medical-interventions at birth, when medical supplementation may be needed, engorgement, and infant sleep schedules. 

Facilitator: 

Stephanie George, IBCLC l She/Her l Lactation Consultant

Is a Mohawk/Turtle Clan & French Canadian. Mom, wife, sister, daughter, Auntie. Indigenous Midwife. IBCLC (Lactation Consultant). Past President, ILCA, Instructor at McMaster University and York University. BA (Hons) Trent University. PPD Support Person. Former or current member of Lactation, IPV,
and Arts boards.