Breastfeeding for You & Your Baby

Investment:
$159

(purchase covers admission for birthing person plus one support person/partner)

Thursdays: 6:00-9:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00-12:00pm
In-Person

This class focuses on what you can do prenatally to prepare your body and mind for breastfeeding. Our goal is for you to be surprised if breastfeeding doesn’t work for you, not the other way around. Our class aims to leave you feeling capable and empowered.

Key Topics iInclude:

  • Busting breastfeeding myths!

  • Defining what “successful breastfeeding” means to YOU

  • Learning & practicing hand expression

  • Problem solving societal & medical barriers to breastfeeding

  • How to communicate your preferences effectively to your support team

  • Choosing a pump and supplies that are best for you

  • Getting fitted for the correct size flanges

  • Initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth

  • What to expect in those first few hours, days, and weeks

  • Signs of a good milk transfer & latch

  • Pacifier and bottle introduction & recommendations

  • Partner support strategies

  • Overcoming early challenges

  • How to establish and maintain optimal milk supply

  • The importance of out-of-hospital lactation support

  • How to build a strong breastfeeding support system

  • Answering all of your questions!

BONUS: You will get access to a Google Classroom full of carefully curated, evidence-based resources you to refer back to class material at any time throughout your breastfeeding journey.

When to take: We recommend taking this class around 35 weeks, but it can be taken anytime in third trimester. Partners are strongly encouraged to attend. 

*Insurance Reimbursement: Check with your insurance provider about potential reimbursement for this class. Invoices/certificates of completion are available upon request. We also accept HSA/FSA.

*Financial Assistance: Always available to community and MASS Health members. FSA/HSA available. Email info@beyondbirthingvillage.com We look forward to helping you!

Facilitated by:
Erin Ronder Neves, CLC & Sarah Gregory, IBCLC

Don’t see a date that works for you?
No problem! Email us at info@beyondbirthingvillage.com and we will make a class for you!

Class Refund & Cancellation Policy

Because our classes are small and space is limited, we kindly ask for advance notice if you need to cancel:

  • 7+ days before your scheduled class – Full (100%) refund.

  • 3–6 days before class – 50% refund.

  • Less than 3 days before class – We’re unable to offer a refund, but we can provide a credit toward a future Beyond Birthing class. (Affiliate classes are excluded.)

  • If classes are sold out, there will be a $50 fee to reschedule to a new class.

We truly value your participation and pride ourselves on 100% satisfaction—please reach out if something doesn’t meet your expectations