Breastfeeding Class

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19):

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The Breastfeeding Class is intended to provide important information about the basics of breastfeeding.

Topics covered include:

Breastfeeding Newborn

What to expect during the immediate postpartum period
Benefits of breastfeeding
Positioning of the infant for optimal latch
Common concerns when breastfeeding
Pumping and storing breastmilk

Where

UF Health keeps the safety and well-being of our patients, visitors, staff and volunteers a top priority, and at this time we are not holding in-person classes but will be offering virtual breastfeeding classes via Zoom.

Register

View the event page to fill out the registration form
Questions? Please call 352-265-0317 or email CHILDBIRTHED@shands.ufl.edu.

Important Information

Please schedule your childbirth classes so that they end 3-4 weeks prior to your due date. For more information, please call 352-265-0317 or email CHILDBIRTHED@shands.ufl.edu.

2021 Class Dates and Times

Apr 15 (6-8pm)
Apr 25 (2-4pm)
May 13 (6-8pm)
May 23 (2-4pm)
June 10 (6-8pm)
June 27 (2-4pm)
July 15 (6-8pm)
July 25 (2-4pm)
Aug 12 (6-8pm)
Aug 29 (2-4pm)
Sept 16 (6-8pm)
Sept 26 (2-4pm)
Oct 14 (6-8pm)
Oct 24 (2-4pm)
Nov 18 (6-8pm)
Nov 28 (2-4pm)
Dec 9 (6-8pm)
'Dec 19 (2-4pm)