Breastfeeding

If you plan to breastfeed your baby, we encourage you to register for this two-hour course. You will discuss essential information on how your body produces milk, what an effective latch looks like, how to know if your baby is feeding well, the basics of expressing your milk, what to expect during the beginning of your breastfeeding journey, and what support resources are available once you've been discharged from the hospital. If you prefer virtual learning, you can click here to access a free online version of Breastfeeding Basics.

Our Lactation Services team encourages you to bring your support person with you to this class. A supportive partner positively impacts breastfeeding success and should learn about breastfeeding alongside you. You are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal or small doll to practice with during class!

Classes at Iowa Methodist Medical Center are held in the Education & Research Center (ERC). View Maps & Directions to Iowa Methodist Medical Center and the Education & Research Center. Please note: the Woodland Avenue doors will be locked. View this video for parking and finding the ERC.

Click on the Register button above to register for an upcoming class. If you've already registered and need to cancel your registration, please call 515-241-6763 or email brittney.haskins@unitypoint.org

Class may be cancelled due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstance. If this should happen, you will be notified by e-mail and/or text message and given the opportunity to register for the next available class. For news, updates and tips, follow Blank Children's Hospital on our Facebook page.