Sounds like a fantastic class.I find I spend more time now helping them get
breastfeeding to fit in their lives .we talk about how they think they
could breastfeed exclusively in hospital and then what they anticipate
 will be the bumps that may occur after discharge.
Class content has changed a lot over 10 years.....

On Feb 5, 2017 4:55 PM, "Laura Monin" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

As an IBCLC, I have been teaching breastfeeding classes for over 30 years.
I've changed the curriculum many times.
   Who is your audience?
   I have gone to a  curriculum with less"facts" and content and more
emphasis on feelings, anticipations and reservations.
   Simple breast anatomy and care; how to do hand expression.
    A good latch video followed by demo with doll and cloth breast.
   Importance of seeking help early if problems seem insurmountable.
   I always ask what is the one thing they absolutely need to have
addressed for the class to be worthwhile for them.
   A more instructive outline for them to take home for later reading.
Laura Monin


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> On Feb 5, 2017, at 8:23 AM, Sharon Rapoza, RN, BSN, IBCLC, LLC <
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> Hello, I am new to Lactnet.  To be brief I am a licensed IBCLC (25 years)
in home care and private practice.  I would like the groups opinion on the
most effective content of prenatal breastfeeding classes. I remember
reading something a few years ago that the traditional content of most
classes was ineffective, and there were recommendations for some
alternative content that was more effective, but I can't find the
information anywhere.  Thanks for your help.
>
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