Description

This customized electronic class from InJoy Health Education is a great option for families who prefer the convenience of online learning. This e-Class takes about 2-3 hours to complete and provides expectant parents with essential information about breastfeeding.

CONTENT INCLUDES:

• How breastfeeding works: 3D breast anatomy and milk production animation, colostrum, breastmilk qualities, why breastfeeding is important, AAP exclusivity recommendations.
• Getting the best start: Sharing breastfeeding plans with hospital staff, skin-to-skin contact, rooming-in, lactation consultants, and pacifier recommendations.
• Latching on: Reclined and upright positions, 3D animation comparing deep and shallow latches.
• Breastfeeding positions: Laid-back, cross-cradle, football, side-lying, cradle hold.
• When to feed your baby: Hunger and satiation cues, feeding patterns and guidelines, how to feed a sleepy baby, cluster feedings.
• Getting enough milk: Signs of milk transfer, growth spurts, feeding and diaper log, stool and urine guidelines, weight gain, getting help.
• Breast care: Normal breast fullness, hand expression and pumping, engorgement, nipple tenderness, mastitis and other warning signs.
• Breastfeeding lifestyle: Partner support and involvement, feeding in public, self-care, substances to avoid, support groups, returning to work.

What's included?

• Videos, animations, and optional read-along audio
• Quizzes, interactive exercises, notes pages, and extended activities
• Essential pregnancy, birth, and new-parent tools
• PDF library, glossary, and web links
• Class completion certificate

Within one business day from purchase, you receive an email from Women & Infants Health Education with a code to access the e-Class. Families who purchase this e-Class will be able to view it for 270 days (from first use).

If you have questions about childbirth and parenting-related topics or giving birth at Women & Infants Hospital, please email us at asktheeducator@CareNE.org.

Pre Requisites

Expectant parents who prefer the convenience of electronic learning are encouraged to purchase this class.

Understanding Breastfeeding e-Class

Class information:

• After purchase, you will receive an email from Women & Infants Health Education containing a code to activate the Understanding Breastfeeding e-Class. You will have access to this program for 270 days from first use.
• If you have any questions, please call the Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800.

Insurance Information

Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class.

If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.

Contact Information

Women & Infants Health Education Department (401) 276-7800

Ask the Educator - If you have questions about childbirth and parenting-related topics or giving birth at Women & Infants Hospital, please email us at asktheeducator@CareNE.org.