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sfp0701
Liam's Mommy!
Member since 1/07 9764 total posts
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Tricia
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Breastfeeding classes....
In additon to child birth classes.. Yes or No?
I am already spending a bunch on the childbirth classes.. so do I need the breastfeeding classes? Do they really help?
I read in Newsday that LLL offers free ones? A three part series. Has anyone take them? How are they?
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Posted 3/8/09 8:52 PM  |
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maiden
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Member since 5/08 1814 total posts
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I am glad you asked this question, I was wondering the same thing. You seem to always be one step ahead of me with the classes. 
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| Posted 3/8/09 9:12 PM |
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vmac
Mommy VMac
Member since 8/07 1860 total posts
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Vanessa
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I am delivering at Huntington Hospital and they have a free class that I plan to take.
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| Posted 3/8/09 10:05 PM |
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donegal419
St. Gerard, pray for us.
Member since 7/07 7650 total posts
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
Posted by vmac
I am delivering at Huntington Hospital and they have a free class that I plan to take.
same here, same hospital too! also, i know you can contact La Leche League; I don't think they charge.
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| Posted 3/8/09 10:27 PM |
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Dragonfly75
I love Hypnobabies
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I took the one at Stony Brook. It was free and fantastic!
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| Posted 3/9/09 9:42 AM |
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MarisaK
HELLO Manolo !!
Member since 5/06 14562 total posts
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Marisa
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I'm going tonight - I ageed to go w/ a friend @ NShore in Manhassett
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| Posted 3/9/09 10:05 AM |
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BnBdreamin
Gonna be a BIG Bro in April!
Member since 10/06 5913 total posts
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Denise
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I plan to as well at Southside Hospital and I believe they are free too. I know my cousin delivered at Good Sam and took the classes at Southside and found them very helpful. Look into going to another hospital for classes.
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| Posted 3/9/09 1:08 PM |
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brownie
Baby #1 is here!
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I'm signed up for one...along with the infant care and childbirth classes
I'm wondering though, DH is coming w/me to infant care and childbirth class...
but can he come w/me to breastfeeding class, or should he stay home for that? I don't know what the norm is 
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| Posted 3/9/09 1:13 PM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
Member since 3/08 10420 total posts
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Momx100
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I just watched the laugh and learn breastfeeding DVD and thought it was informative. At the end of the day, I think it will be hard to practice breastfeeding without the actual baby.
I know they have lactation consultants at the hospital that will help you after the baby is born.
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| Posted 3/9/09 1:23 PM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
Member since 11/05 13118 total posts
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
Posted by brownie
I'm signed up for one...along with the infant care and childbirth classes
I'm wondering though, DH is coming w/me to infant care and childbirth class...
but can he come w/me to breastfeeding class, or should he stay home for that? I don't know what the norm is
At my BFing class, they encouraged the fathers to attend. DH came with me.
I found the LCs at the hospital to be much more helpful than the class sinply b/c they could actually observe me BFing and help with DS's latch, help me with the position that worked best for us, etc. The class was fine, but I felt like I had already read about most of the information presented at the class. I don't think there's any way to be truly prepared for BFing.
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| Posted 3/9/09 1:28 PM |
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michele31
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 3372 total posts
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Michele
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
BF class IMO is a must for moms and dads.
Your husband should attend. In fact, I had my stepmom attend since she was a bit of a "it doesn't usually work out with BF' person.
They all learned so much. Your DH learns how he can help you be successful at BF. A mom/MIL or whomever learns that BF can and does work for many, many women and that a challenge does not mean you need to go to formula. Those nay-sayers can really hurt your BFing chances.
You learn how to write down the feedings, switch sides, different holds, and most importantly who to call when and if you run into an issue!
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| Posted 3/9/09 1:40 PM |
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
Yes. I'm going to a BF'ing class and heard it is invaluable from friends who have BTDT.
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| Posted 3/9/09 2:29 PM |
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NoStressMom
My Heart and Soul
Member since 5/05 11122 total posts
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I'm gonna take a class at stonybrook that Lesley posted! I will call tomorrow to set it up. I wasn't sure if hubby should go but I will throw it out to him I would like him there
Denise
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| Posted 3/9/09 3:11 PM |
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Kelly9904
Mommy to 2 amazing little boys
Member since 5/05 9306 total posts
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
to me the BF class was more beneficial than the lamaze class.
I took mine at CFA in smithtown I think it was $50 but check with your hospital alot of them have classes/
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| Posted 3/9/09 3:16 PM |
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I took a b/f class and also saw the lactation consultant at the hospital and then one came to my house (because DD was not gaining enough weight at first).
In hindsight, I'm so glad I took the class and had the LC come to the house. The LC at the hospital didn't stay long enough and was too distracted by all the nurses to focus on me and be really helpful.
Oh, and a helpful tip: the LC that came to my house was covered by insurance - the pediatrician wrote a prescription for her that we submitted!
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| Posted 3/9/09 4:33 PM |
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tmarie
LIF Infant
Member since 12/08 260 total posts
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Tara
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I was going to take one at destination maternity in the city. I said something about it being 30, but oyu get 20 back with a flier.
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| Posted 3/9/09 6:13 PM |
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babyfaith
Onward and Upward!
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Re: Breastfeeding classes....
I am going with the consultants in the hospital and then a private LC to come to my home if needed after baby comes home.
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| Posted 3/9/09 7:52 PM |
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