Prenatal Breastfeeding Course Overview
At this time, access to our course is free for patients who have had a prenatal visit with us at Breastfeeding Medicine of Northeast Ohio.
Schedule a Prenatal Visit by calling 216-291-9210 or click here to complete an online request5 Modules to Cover Your Most Pressing Concerns and Questions
Designed to allow you to complete at your own pace, the online class is 90 minutes with topics broken into brief 2 to 5 minute videos.
Your instructor, Dr. Ann M. Witt is a breastfeeding medicine physician and an international board certified lactation consultant(IBCLC). Dr. Witt established Breastfeeding Medicine of Northeast Ohio in 2008 to provide comprehensive medical and lactation support for breastfeeding families.
Breastfeeding Overview
- Breast Milk: What's in it?
- Why Breastfeed?
- What does successful breastfeeding mean for you?
The Building Blocks
- Establishing Milk Supply
- Latching
- Milk Expression
Getting Breastfeeding Off to the Best Start
- Pregnancy and early postpartum
- Navigating the transition home
- What to expect with your first postpartum visit and beyond
Potential Challenges/FAQs
- Engorgement: What is it and what can I do?
- What if my baby won't latch?
- What if breastfeeding is painful?
- Should I be worried about my baby's weight?
- What if I'm not making enough milk?
- and more!
The Fourth Trimester
The Fourth Trimester is defined as the 12 weeks following the birth of your baby. It is a time of both physical and emotional adjustment. Your baby is adjusting to life outside your womb, and you are adjusting to time as a new parent. In this module we will discuss:
- Building your village of support
- Infant sleep and feeding patterns
- Returning to work or school
