Breastfeeding Basics

Class taught monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Breastfeeding Basics is a two-hour class offered monthly, typically the third Wednesday evening, from 6:30 – 8:30pm, on the Zoom platform. The class offers an opportunity to take a deep dive into many aspects of the breastfeeding experience – from the first latch at the time of birth or soon after, to all the advantages and biological mandates that breastfeeding satisfies, to the myriad challenges that some breastfeeding dyads face, to how partners can help make breastfeeding more successful, to returning to work, pumping, and introducing bottles and other feeding alternatives. Get comfortable, with food and drink, and join in the lively conversation to help you prepare for the fourth trimester with confidence! Facilitated by Tisha Graham, Certified Lactation Counselor.

$65 per family. Pre-register with Tisha: (518) 366-2159.

Life with Your Newborn

Bi-monthly; see the schedule for the next date
20 Elm Street, Albany, NY 

This class is a deep-dive into preparing for the early weeks postpartum! We address everything from managing visitor expectations, communicating with your partner, to learning newborn behavior communication, feeding yourselves and soothing a baby...and it typically generates a lot of really interesting group discussion. These are the things that you won't necessarily learn in the hospital after giving birth. We will also cover swaddling, diaper changes, nail filing, and sponge baths, so you will feel confident taking care of your baby and yourselves! $75 per family. Facilitated by Rebecca Rovner. Contact for next class and to register: info@albanyfamilylifecenter.org