Lactation specialists are available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week to support new moms. Positioning, latching on, breast care, mom’s nutritional needs and more is available. In addition, the Richland Hospital offers pre-natal breastfeeding classes and monthly breastfeeding support group meetings.

Health Benefits for Moms

* Reduced risk of breast & ovarian cancers

* Reduced 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

* Breast milk 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

* Making the decision to breastfeed

* Preparation for breastfeeding

* How to put the baby on breast

* Helpful hints for the firstfew days

* Nutrition while breastfeeding

* Returning to work

Classes are held at:

The Richland Hospital, Inc.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Cost is: $10.00

To attend, contact the Richland Hospital at 647-6321; Extension 2283.

2010 Class Schedule

January 20 & 27, 2010

March 17 & 24, 2010

May 19 & 26, 2010

July 21 & 28, 2010

September 15 & 22, 2010

November 17 & 24, 2010