The Richland
Hospital, Inc. Our
Mission: The Richland Hospital is dedicated to caring, educating, and
healing - To be the community's "First Choice for Better Health."
Breastfeeding Classes
Health Benefits for Moms who Breastfeed
Reduce risk of breast & ovarian cancers
Reduce risk of anemia
Protection against osteoporosis & hip
fracture later in life
Helps return mothers body to pre-pregnancy state faster
Health Benefits to Babies Who Breastfeed
Human milk provides children with the most complete & optimal mix of nutrients & antibodies
Breastmilk has a varying composition which keeps pace with the infant’s growth & changing nutritional needs
Reduced risk of diabetes
Protection against ear infections, respiratory illness & meningitis
Reduced risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)
Reduced incidence and severity of allergic diseases
Breastfeeding plays an important role in the emotional development of babies
Babies develop higher IQs
Breastfeeding lessens the risk of heart disease later in life
Some Topics Covered Include:
Making the decision to breastfeed
Preparation for breastfeeding
How to put the baby to breast
Helpful hints for the first few days
Nutrition while breastfeeding
Returning to work
2008
BreastfeedingClass
Schedule
March 19 & 26, 2008
May 20 & 27, 2008
July 16 & 23, 2008
Sept. 17 & 24, 2008
Nov. 19 & 26, 2008
Classes are held at:
The Richland Hospital, Inc.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Cost is: $10.00
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