Breastfeeding: Body, Mind, & Soul workshop 4/24/10

* Breastfeeding: Body, Mind & Soul Location: Nurture NE 1614 Alberta St. Portland , OR 97211 Date: April 24, 2010 1-4PM www.lunalactation.com Nurturing your child through breastfeeding involves your whole being. I invite expectant and new parents to come discover and share breastfeeding wisdom and information. In our three hour workshop we’ll cover a variety of topics and allow for plenty of conversation. The class outline is as follows: Breastfeeding: Body, Mind & Soul Body Holistically view breastfeeding basics, milk supply and the process of lactation Receive guidance on optimal positioning, latch and reading baby’s signals Learn about how nutrition and dietary issues impact breastfeeding Discuss how birth impacts breastfeeding Mind Enjoy a safe space to share joys, fears and feelings surrounding breastfeeding Discuss expectations and emotional components of breastfeeding Talk about ways fathers and others can connect with the breastfed baby Soul Find out about community resources and sources of support Receive affirmations for your breastfeeding journey Make connections with other like-minded parents Notes: Babies are welcome. Our meeting space has a play area adjacent to the class space should your little one need a break. Please keep in mind this is a workshop so if you have unique breastfeeding concerns that you’d like individual support for, please consider a private consultation. If this date does not work for you but you'd like to be on a list for a future class, let us know. Please let us know if you have any questions. Please share this workshop info with other interested families Melissa Cole, IBCLC Board Certified Lactation Consultant tel.360.830.MILK(6455) www.lunalactation.com