Mary Greeley Medical Center issued the following announcement.
Name: Breastfeeding Class (via WebEx)
Date and Time
Tuesday, Jul 20, 2021
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Virtual/Online Webinar
2 Alternative Dates Available
Information about what to expect during the beginning days of breastfeeding will be discussed to help make breastfeeding a positive experience. Current information on breast feeding will be presented.
Description
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Breastfeeding Class. This is a two-hour single-session class to prepare you for a successful breastfeeding experience. Support persons are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required. If possible, bring a doll. Suggested donation is $10.
Did you know that human milk contains at least one hundred ingredients not found in any artificial infant milk? Or that breastfeeding your baby decreases their chance of becoming overweight by 30%? Breastfeeding can also:
Reduce your baby’s risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma
Provide better resistance to infections
Offer protection from SIDS
Allow for easier digestion and fewer allergies
Help you lose weight faster
Protect you from ovarian and breast cancer
Decrease your risk of osteoporosis
Learn more about our Birthways Lactation Services and the other opportunities for breastfeeding education and support.
Contact
Birthways Lactation Services at 515-233-7525
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