Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Updated Calendar

Be sure to check out our calendar as new classes have been added
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*****NEW***** Announcing our newest class! *****Babywearing*****

Learn how to use different kinds of baby carriers including wraps, ring slings, and soft structured carriers. Try before you buy or bring your own carrier to learn new ways to use it. Babies and children are encouraged to come. $15 per person/couple. View each month below to find out what day we are having our newest class!

HOURS & MORE...

Monday – Friday from 10am - 2pm, the SECOND Saturday of every month from 10am - 4pm, or by appointment

Lactation hours: call for an appointment.

***All classes must meet the minimum number of registrants, class fee varies, check listing or class description for details, classes may be cancelled or rescheduled at anytime***

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2011 BREASTFEEDING CLASS DATES

  • ****Breastfeeding Classes - $20 fee per couple****
  • *****Call to register and confirm date & time*****
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  • September 13th (Tue) - Breastfeeding Class - 6pm - 8pm
  • September 24th (Sat) - Breastfeeding Class - 3pm - 5pm
  • MUMS Cafe - September 19th (Mon) 10am to 12pm
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  • October 15th (Sat) - Breastfeeding Class - 3pm - 5pm
  • October 18th (Tue) - Breastfeeding Class - 6pm - 8pm
  • MUMS Cafe - October 17th (Mon) 10am to 12pm
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  • November 5th (Sat) - Breastfeeding Class - 3pm - 5pm
  • November 19th (Sat) - Breastfeeding Class - 3pm - 5pm
  • November 22nd (Tue) - Breastfeeding Class - 6pm - 8pm
  • MUMS Cafe - November 21st (Mon) 10am to 12pm
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  • December 3rd (Sat) - Breastfeeding Class - 3pm - 5pm
  • December 17th (Sat) - Breastfeeding Class - 3pm - 5pm
  • December 20th (Tue) - Breastfeeding Class - 6pm - 8pm
  • MUMS Cafe - December 19th (Mon) 10am to 12pm
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  • SEE OTHER CLASS DATES BELOW

2011 SEPTEMBER

  • September 8th (Thur) Returning Back to Work - 6pm - 8pm
  • September 10th (Sat) La Leche League Support Group 10am - 12p
  • September 13th (Tues) Breastfeeding Class - 6pm - 8pm
  • September 15th (Thur) Infant Care - 6pm - 8pm
  • September 19th (Mon) MUMS Cafe - 10am to 12pm
  • September 22nd (Tues) Silly Sibling - 6pm - 7pm
  • Sept. 24th (Sat) Comfort Measures for Normal Birth 10am - 2pm
  • September 24th (Sat) Breastfeeding Class - 3pm - 5pm
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  • *****************NEW CLASS***************** September 26th (Mon. Evening) Baby Wearing - 6pm - 8pm
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  • Breastfeeding Class at the New Hanover County HEALTH DEPARTMENT - fee - (5:45pm to 7:45) in the Auditorium - call to register 910-343-2465 - Call for date

2011 OCTOBER

  • October 6th (Thur) Returning Back to Work - 6pm - 8pm
  • October 8th (Sat) La Leche League Support Group-10am - 12p
  • October 13th (Thur) Infant Care - 6pm - 8pm
  • October 17th (Mon. Morning) MUMS Cafe - 10am to 12pm
  • October 15th (Sat) Breastfeeding Class - 3pm to 5pm
  • October 18th (Tues) Breastfeeding Class - 6pm - 8pm
  • October 20th (Thur) Silly Sibling - 6pm - 7pm
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  • ******************NEW CLASS****************** October 24th (Mon. Evening) Baby Wearing - 6pm - 8pm
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  • Breastfeeding Class at the New Hanover County HEALTH DEPARTMENT - fee - (5:45pm to 7:45) in the Auditorium - call to register 910-343-2465 - Call for date

2011 NOVEMBER

  • November 5th (Sat) Breastfeeding Class - 3pm - 5pm
  • November 10th (Thur) Returning Back to Work - 6pm - 8pm
  • November 12th (Sat) La Leche League Support Group-10am - 12p
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  • ******************NEW CLASS****************** November 14th (Mon. Evening) Baby Wearing - 6pm - 8pm
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  • November 15th (Tues) Silly Sibling - 6pm - 7pm
  • November 17th (Thur) Infant Care - 6pm - 8pm
  • November 19th (Sat) Breastfeeding Class - 3pm - 5pm
  • November 21st (Mon. Morning) MUMS Cafe - 10am to 12pm
  • November 22nd (Tues) Breastfeeding Class - 6pm - 8pm
  • Nov. (Sat) Date TBD - Comfort Measures for Normal Birth 10-2
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  • Breastfeeding Class at the New Hanover County HEALTH DEPARTMENT - fee - (5:45pm to 7:45) in the Auditorium - call to register 910-343-2465 - Call for date

2011 DECEMBER

  • December 3rd (Sat) Breastfeeding Class - 3pm -5pm
  • December 6th (Tues) Silly Sibling - 6pm - 7pm
  • December 8th (Thur) Returning Back to Work - 6pm - 8pm
  • December 10th (Sat) La Leche League Support Group-10am - 12p
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  • ******************NEW CLASS****************** December 12th (Mon. Evening) Baby Wearing - 6pm - 8pm
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  • December 15th (Thur) Infant Care - 6pm - 8pm
  • December 17th (Sat) Breastfeeding Class - 3pm -5pm
  • December 19th (Mon. Morning) MUMS Cafe - 10am to 12pm
  • December 20th (Tues) Breastfeeding Class - 6pm - 8pm
  • Dec. (Sat) Date TBD - Comfort Measures for Normal Birth 10-2
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  • Breastfeeding Class at the New Hanover County HEALTH DEPARTMENT - fee - (5:45pm to 7:45) in the Auditorium - call to register 910-343-2465 - Call for date

New Hanover County Health Department Breastfeeding Classes

  • Call for date and to register: 910-343-2465
  • Fee: $21.50 (sliding scale)
  • 2029 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
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  • (Normally on Tuesday) 5:45pm - 7:45pm

VOCES - Spanish Breastfeeding Class

  • Call for date and to register 910-762-1870
  • Fee: no fee
  • 202 N. 5th Street, Wilmington, NC
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  • (Normally on Thursday) 5:45pm to 7:45pm

Brunswick County Breastfeeding Support (WIC Clients Only)

  • Call Brooke at 910-371-6868 for class dates & times
  • 1492 Village Rd., Leland, NC

Pender County Breastfeeding Support (WIC Clients Only)

  • Lamaze & Breastfeeding Class Schedule
  • Call Veronica Chasten at 910-259-1371 to register
  • Location: Pender County Health Department

Important Class Information...Please read

Prior to taking your breastfeeding class...find out the qualification of the instructor teaching the class. It does make a difference!

Our breastfeeding classes are taught by Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Educators/Counselors (on their way to becoming an IBCLC Certified). An IBCLC is a health care professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. IBCLC’s are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Inc.

Our classes will teach you "how to do it" learn common mistakes to avoid, positioning techniques, find out what to expect in the hospital and when you return home, how to achieve a great latch and much more! Our Consultants have a combined knowledge of about 50-years of training in this specialty field. Our instructors give you the best information they have come across in their many years of training.

Additionally, our staff continuously attends training conferences to bring you the most recent advances in the field. We encourage you to visit the Breastfeeding Center and learn how we can assist you in this important time in your family’s life!

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

  • Payment is due the day/night of the class and we accept most major debit/credit cards
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  • Babywearing Classes - Fee: $15 per person/couple
  • Learn how to use different kinds of baby carriers including wraps, ring slings, and soft structured carriers. Try before you buy or bring your own carrier to learn new ways to use it. Babies and children are encouraged to come. $15 per person/couple
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  • Announcing MUMS Café’
  • A Mum’s Café is where breastfeeding moms can meet up in a relaxed way and get some support too! (10am to 12 noon) A professional of the medical community, an Experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) will be on hand to any questions you may have. Come socialize and meet new mothers and our professional will be on hand if you have any questions. Knowledge is power!
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  • Lactation Consultants/Counselors are available on a daily basis
  • Lactation Consultants/Counselors are available on a daily basis, please call to schedule an appointment. Fee range dependent on time spent. (Please allow a minimum of 2 hours for a visit)
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  • ***Breastfeeding Class - Fee: $20 per couple
  • These classes are taught by Certified Lactation Consultants/Counselors and are 2 hours in length. In this 2 hour class you will learn how the breast works, getting started in the hospital, the first two weeks, pumping and storing and much more. These classes are ideal for new moms and the experienced mom wanting additional knowledge. In this class you will learn the steps on “How to do it!” Sign up quickly as the breastfeeding classes fill up fast.
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  • ***Birth & Baby on a Budget - Fee: $20 per couple
  • This is a class a 2 hour class designed to provide you with basic budgeting information allowing you to better plan for your pregnancy and the arrival of your baby. Topics covered include: differentiating between wants and needs, the importance of saving and different ways to save, being a wise consumer, managing debt, and ways to reduce baby's financial impact. Our accredited financial counselor has helped parents understand their current financial situation and plan for their future. This instructor is also a caseworker and Budget for Baby instructor with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. She has helped hundreds of parents with the often daunting task of budget development.
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  • ***Breastfeeding and Returning to Work Class - Fee: $20
  • In this class you will learn basic skills in order to handle the difficult decision of returning back to work. In this class we will cover: Making the decision to continue breastfeeding, Choosing a pump, When/Where/How, pumping, childcare options, putting it all together, and other problems encountered. This class is also taught by one of our Certified Lactation Consultants.
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  • ***Infant CPR & First Aid Class - Fee: $20 Per PERSON
  • This class prepares parents in First Aid and Infant CPR - This class is taught by a certified instructor but is for informational purpose only. You will not gain certification in is class, but you will learn what to do in the first five minutes of an emergency. You will learn techniques for newborns including but not limited to trauma, CPR, and choking: how to prevent and what to do if this happens. At the end of class the instructor can check to make sure you car seat is installed properly.
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  • ***Infant Care Class - Fee: $20 per couple
  • This class prepares new parent on the basics of caring for a new baby. We teach expectant parents on comfort techniques, baby cues, crying, eating, sleeping, diapering, umbilical cored care, circumcision care, jaundice, bathing, general health and safety.
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  • ***Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Class - Fee: $20 per couple
  • This class prepares parents on reducing the risk of Crib Death or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS). We discuss back sleeping, bedding, room sharing, pacifiers at bedtime, overheating, smoking, secondary caregivers, what you can do before the baby is born, what to do after the baby is born, how to prepare a safe nursery and more.
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  • ***Silly Sibling Class - Fee: $15 first child, $10 per additional children
  • This class prepares young children for the arrival of their new baby sister or brother. They are shown how to change diapers, feedings, how to hold the new baby, the importance of clean hands and handling their feelings. Each child will receive a bag containing items to assist mom and dad with the arrival of the new baby. Please bring their favorite baby doll or teddy bear.
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  • **** Comfort Measures for Normal Birth - 3-4 hour workshop Fee - $60 per couple
  • This class is designed for couples (and other labor support) who are entering or in their third trimester and especially those who are soon to give birth. Class will cover various techniques that can provide support to expectant mothers in working through the discomforts of pre-labor, early labor and labor itself (active and transition), and improve the progress of labor and natural birth. Participants will practice massage, the use of the birth ball, the rebozo, yoga positions, and various techniques to make mom feel more comfortable. This class will especially benefit those couples who are interested in an un-medicated birth or laboring at home before going to the hospital or for second time couples who want an abbreviated refresher course. This is an interactive workshop, so please bring 2 pillows and a blankie!!

SERVICES

  • Lactation consultations are offered at our Center or in your home
  • Hospital-Grade scale to check baby weight between doctor visits
  • Walk-in and phone support
  • Support Groups
  • Classes

ABOUT OUR CENTER

The Breastfeeding Center of Wilmington encourages and supports all new mothers with compassionate care, quality service, and the most up-to-date information on lactation available. Our goal is to assist new moms with breastfeeding and to answer any questions that may arise. We want the best for mom and baby and we are here to support and lend a helping hand if needed.

We pride ourselves on our education for the professional community as well as our parents; bringing them the most current researched-based information. We strive to empower all mothers with the most current information, knowledge and confidence in order for them to have a successful breastfeeding experience. We serve as the Breastfeeding Resource Center for the Cape Fear Area that educates, supports, guides and encourages each mother as she learns to nurture her baby.

Our staff, including IBCLC’s (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) and CLE’s /CLEC’s (Certified Lactation Educators and Counselors) can offer expert advice so many women need to successfully breastfeed their infants. Our CLE’s /CLEC’s have been through an accredited program through the AARC (Accreditation and Approval Review Committee) on Education in Human Lactation and Breastfeeding. As skilled professionals, we design & instruct educational programs on breastfeeding, organize support groups for new mothers/families and provide individual lactation consultations at our Center or in the home.

At the Breastfeeding Center we provide an environment that is friendly, where parents can bond with other parents and share their experiences. We value each and every one of our families and believe that this kind of support is a good investment in our community and future.

Disclaimer: All material on this website is provided for educational purposes only, although every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Unless otherwise noted, the articles at this website are not written by doctors or other health care professionals. If you are concerned about your health, or that of your child, consult with your health care provider regarding the advisability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your individual situation.

The Breastfeeding Center of Wilmington supports the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes & the WHO/UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.