Breastfeeding Your Infant
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The Family Birth Center in Hyde Park now offers in-person and virtual breastfeeding classes. Choose the option that works best for you.
In this class, expectant parents learn about breastfeeding essentials, including but not limited to:
- Infant latch-on and positioning
- Monitoring infant intake and output
- Troubleshooting problems
Cost
$10
Join Us for an In-Person Breastfeeding Class
This breastfeeding class is led in-person at the Hyde Park campus by a prenatal nurse educator. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with important instructions and details.
Register online to reserve your spot
Convenient Virtual Learning Options
Self-Paced Learning
Work at your own pace with our eClass online course with a live Zoom Q&A option. This online course is available on demand, meaning you can complete it at your own pace. You’ll then have the option to attend a live Zoom Q&A session with our prenatal nurse educator. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with important instructions and details. Registration is required.
Register online for the eClass online course
Instructor-Led Virtual Learning
This class is taught live via Zoom by our prenatal nurse educator. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with important instructions and details. Registration is required.
Register online to reserve your spot![Prenatal nurse instructor Evelyn Turner guides a pregnant mom cradling a doll during an infant care class](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.sitecorecloud.io%2Funichicagomc-81nbqnb3%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Fucmc%2Fmodule-images%2Fmultispotlight%2Fpregnancy-childbirth%2Fturner-couple-doll-prenatal-class-multi.jpg&w=1444&q=75)
Prenatal Classes and Family Resources
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