TDC Class & Workshop Listings:

Bridge To Breastfeeding (Bodyfeeding)

Julie McBurney with IBCLC Jessica Altemara

Join us for a unique experience of working through the Bridge to Breastfeeding program to prepare for every element of the postpartum period while establishing breastfeeding.

This is two 3-hour classes (6 hours total), during which we will cover:

• How birth affects breastfeeding

• Maximizing the benefits of birth choices while minimizing potential negative effects on breastfeeding

• How to prepare mentally and emotionally for the intensity of life with a newborn

• How to prepare and support your body for postpartum and lactation

• How to set up your support network to fit your feeding goals

• How to prepare your home for the transitional phase and juggling new demands

• Everything from product choices to furniture arrangement to distribution of responsibilities

• Overcoming challenges through adaptivity and resilience

At the end of this course, you will have the tools and support to create a Vision or “Breastfeeding Plan,” similar to a Birth Plan, that will facilitate communicating your wants, wishes, and desires to all your care providers.