Maternal Child Services at MVHS offers several educational classes and support services for new mothers, including breastfeeding and childbirth.
Breastfeeding Classes
Maternal Child Services at MVHS offers FREE monthly breastfeeding classes for expectant parents who have chosen or are considering breastfeeding.
The classes, taught by International Board Certified Breastfeeding Consultants (IBCLC), will cover the following:
- Importance of breastfeeding for the optimal well-being of mother and baby
- Natural newborn behavior
- What to expect in the first few days
- Physiology of milk production
- Positioning and latch for optimal comfort
- Finding support after discharge
- Returning to work
- Breastfeeding tools and breast pumps.
Common breastfeeding concerns will be addressed and resource information will be available. Fathers are encouraged to attend!
The group meets on the first Monday of each month from 5 p.m to 7:30 p.m. in the CenteringPregnancy® Room at the Faxton Campus, 1675 Bennett Street, Utica. Please call 315-917-7436 to register.
Breastfeeding Cafe
The Breastfeeding Cafe is a meeting space for pregnant and breastfeeding moms to support one another, socialize and get breastfeeding clinical support if needed. Refreshments are served and a baby weigh station is available.
The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the CenteringPregnancy® Room at the Faxton Campus, 1675 Bennett Street, Utica.
Please call to register at 315-917-7436.
