The Lactation Class
Beyond breast vs. bottle.
The price includes two people
🍼 Feeding Your Baby Doesn’t Have to Feel Overwhelming
This is the class we wish we had before trying to feed our own babies!
In just 3 hours, we’ll help you build a strong foundation and give you the know-how to navigate the sometimes confusing (and often emotional) world of feeding your newborn.
Whether you’re planning to:
- Exclusively nurse 🥛
- Pump and bottle-feed 🍼
- Combine nursing and formula feeding 🧃
…you’ll walk away with the confidence, skills, and resources you need to feed your baby safely, sustainably, and in a way that works for your family—no one-size-fits-all here.
✨ Partners are strongly encouraged to attend!
📚 What You’ll Learn
Getting a Good Latch
- How to get a comfortable, effective latch (nursing should not hurt!)
Understanding Milk Production
- How your body makes milk and why feed timing matters more than you think
Is Baby Getting Enough?
- Cues, signs, and tracking tips to know your baby is well-fed
Beyond Breast vs. Bottle
- How supplementation, combo-feeding, and formula options fit into a healthy feeding plan
Troubleshooting Challenges
- Covering everything from engorgement to low supply, we'll give you tools to address possible complications
Pumping & Storage
- How to pump, hand express, store milk, and clean all the parts safely
Sharing the Feeding Load
- How partners can actively participate in feeding and support the nursing parent beyond mealtime
💬 Why Take This Class?
Because feeding your baby isn’t just about _what_ you feed—it’s about having the knowledge and support to do it with confidence, no matter the method.
What’s Included
- 📓 Custom 20-page workbook
- 👩🏽🏫 Access to a free monthly support group for Birthsmarter students with Go Milk Yourself
- 💡Access to Birthsmarter's curated pregnancy and parenting resources page
- 🔑 Exclusive partner perks and discounts
- 💬 Weekly office hours and access to Birthsmarter educators
- 💛 Unbiased, non-judgmental, presentation of options
- 🌈 Inclusive Language