Are breastfeeding classes worth it?

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You don’t have to pay for a class no! But if you want to it’s great! 
Someone recommended Dr. Newman’s website to me on breastfeeding. I read a lot and watched a lot of videos. I would do as much studying up on breastfeeding as you can! 
La leche league is another great source online! And YouTube has lots of great videos about latching babies and everything. 
So DO THAT. WATCH THAT. but when your baby comes, have someone like a lactation consultant, be there to help you! 
If that’s not a possibility, then enlist the help of a friend or family member who has successfully breastfed for a long time and have them be around to help you latch your baby and see what’s normal and what isn’t. 
Also you can message me or we can video chat if you’d like to talk to someone!

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I didn’t find it very helpful. You don’t know how it’s going to go until your baby is here and you’re trying to nurse.

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I read milkology is great for online.

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I'm going to a free NHS feeding class next week. I'm not sure I'll learn anything but I may as well go. I wouldn't pay for it. It can't hurt to take out two hours to pick up some techniques!

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If you’d rather not pay for a class You can write a list of questions and after or before having baby have the hospital send the lactation consultant to your room. She’ll give you an awesome run down! (Well most do) . I’m sure a class would be good if you wanted to but some people don’t know that you can request a free lactation consultant when in the hospital. Best of luck!

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I never went to a breastfeeding class and found it was pretty easy to pick up. There was a lactation nurse at my hospital to help new moms but I didn’t really need her because my son latched right away and there were no issues. Usually the doctors and nurses can help out if you are having trouble

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I didn’t take breastfeeding classes before my first was here, but they covered a little bit of it in the caring for a newborn class I did take. I found talking to a lactation consultant after baby was here way better for me! It was more beneficial working with the baby and understanding a good latch

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I signed up for breastfeeding classes at the lactation center and I’m going to the one offered at the hospital I’m delivering at. Im trying to get all the info I can since I know it’s hard work. I would encourage it just to see what they’re about. It doesn’t hurt to try! ☺️

Are breastfeeding classes worth it?

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