Breastfeeding: A Healthy Start

Date: Monday, December 1, 2008

Course Number: 58982

Instructor: Dawn Marsh-Wulff, RN BSN

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: West Campus Classroom #2, Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa, Mason City

Purpose: Many parents choose breastfeeding for feeding their newborn. Though breastfeeding is natural, and babies are born with reflexes that help them nurse, there is an element of learning for parents. Whether you have chosen to breastfeed your newborn or you are undecided, take this opportunity to visit with a lactation specialist and nutrition specialist; learn about breastfeeding and how to prepare for the breastfeeding experience. Mothers and their partners are encouraged to attend this class. Take anytime during pregnancy.

Course Content: *Advantages of breastfeeding, *Breastfeeding myths, *Anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding, *Assisting your baby to nurse, *Nutrition for mother and baby, *Father's role in infant nutrition

Fee: $10.00/student

Note: Scholarships are available for those in financial need. Please contact the Regional Health Education Center at 641-422-7100 at least one month prior to the first class session about the availability of these funds.

Please have social security numbers for all the pre-registrants available when registering.