Breastfeeding Class

We understand that with the expected arrival of your new baby many important decisions will need to be made. One of these will be whether breast milk or infant formula will be your baby’s primary source of nutrition. Due to the many benefits to your baby’s immune system, the American Academy of Pediatrics and Suburban Pediatrics recommend that breast milk be your baby’s primary source of nutrition from birth to age 12 months. Normally, the breastfeeding experience is a positive one and goes smoothly with few or no problems. However, in a small percentage of cases, it does not.

Suburban Pediatrics is now offering a prenatal breastfeeding class that will educate parents regarding basic breastfeeding techniques and common preventable problems. We hope this will help make this very special time for you and your baby even more enjoyable. The class will be conducted by one of our two certified lactation consultants who are also Nurse Practitioners (Eileen Bens and Shari Kehres). Once your baby is born, both will be available to provide support and guidance on breastfeeding issues and caring for your newborn in the postpartum period.

The cost of the class is $25.00 per person/couple and will be 2 hours in length. For more information call 336-6700.

Again, congratulations and thank you for choosing Suburban Pediatrics to meet the health care needs of your child!