Guest guest Posted August 18, 2000 Report Share Posted August 18, 2000 Hello, I have never been to a LLL meeting. There isn't one all that close. However, I took a class at our hospital and I found it quite helpful and, since I took the class, the lactation consultant was more willing to call me back when I called afterwards with problems. > Quick question for you. I was on the phone today signing up my son > for a sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing > class that the hospital offers also. What do you think? Are those > classes helpful? Or would I just be better off going to some LLL > meetings? Carla Zorko, carladee@... Adam Dean Zorko (DOB: 5-9-00) http://home.earthlink.net/~gzorko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2000 Report Share Posted August 18, 2000 Our local hospital had a GOOD breastfeeding class as one session of the prenatal class package. It was 'good', some good information, but maybe not AS good as I would like to see. The instructor (speaker?) was a nurse lactation consultant and was very knowledgeable and offered some good information but I got the feeling that either the class was an 'extra' duty tacked on to an already full schedule or that maybe she was just not as enthusiastic about promoting BFing as I would hope someone leading a class like that would be. Another possibility which someone mentioned to me was just that the 'hospital' may not allow her to be as 'enthusiastic' as she'd normally be because of legal/mal-practice type concerns or even 'sponsorship' issues. Anyway, I guess I'm just trying to say that I think the class was good, it was helpful, but youcan also get a ton of great information from other sources such as LLL and various pro-breastfeeding websites and books. My suggestion would be to attend the class if possible, keep an open mind, and maybe you'll receive a few good tips, or a litle extra support... and maybe even a book and refreshments *lol* (Of course if the 'breastfeeding' book is published by a formula manufacturere, TOSS IT OUT! You're better off without the subtle, subliminal 'you must supplement' messages. Best wishes!!! Elaine At Fri, 18 Aug 2000 22:37:08 GMT, you wrote: >Hello all, >Quick question for you. I was on the phone today signing up my son for a >sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing class that >the hospital offers also. What do you think? Are those classes helpful? >Or would I just be better off going to some LLL meetings? > >Thanks, > > >mom to Zachary (7/18/94) >our angel baby lost @ 16 wks. to mc (12/6/99) >and Luke due 11/10/00 28 weeks > >_____________________________________________________________________ ___ >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > >--------------------------------------------------------------------< e|- >PC World - Free, Easy Newsletters. >http://click./1/8236/0/_/410002/_/966638229/ >--------------------------------------------------------------------| e>- > >Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! >http://www.lactivist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2000 Report Share Posted August 18, 2000 Our local hospital had a GOOD breastfeeding class as one session of the prenatal class package. It was 'good', some good information, but maybe not AS good as I would like to see. The instructor (speaker?) was a nurse lactation consultant and was very knowledgeable and offered some good information but I got the feeling that either the class was an 'extra' duty tacked on to an already full schedule or that maybe she was just not as enthusiastic about promoting BFing as I would hope someone leading a class like that would be. Another possibility which someone mentioned to me was just that the 'hospital' may not allow her to be as 'enthusiastic' as she'd normally be because of legal/mal-practice type concerns or even 'sponsorship' issues. Anyway, I guess I'm just trying to say that I think the class was good, it was helpful, but youcan also get a ton of great information from other sources such as LLL and various pro-breastfeeding websites and books. My suggestion would be to attend the class if possible, keep an open mind, and maybe you'll receive a few good tips, or a litle extra support... and maybe even a book and refreshments *lol* (Of course if the 'breastfeeding' book is published by a formula manufacturere, TOSS IT OUT! You're better off without the subtle, subliminal 'you must supplement' messages. Best wishes!!! Elaine At Fri, 18 Aug 2000 22:37:08 GMT, you wrote: >Hello all, >Quick question for you. I was on the phone today signing up my son for a >sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing class that >the hospital offers also. What do you think? Are those classes helpful? >Or would I just be better off going to some LLL meetings? > >Thanks, > > >mom to Zachary (7/18/94) >our angel baby lost @ 16 wks. to mc (12/6/99) >and Luke due 11/10/00 28 weeks > >_____________________________________________________________________ ___ >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > >--------------------------------------------------------------------< e|- >PC World - Free, Easy Newsletters. >http://click./1/8236/0/_/410002/_/966638229/ >--------------------------------------------------------------------| e>- > >Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! >http://www.lactivist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2000 Report Share Posted August 18, 2000 That's a good point I hadn't thought of! > >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: breastfeedingegroups >Subject: bfing classes >Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 15:50:48 -0700 > >Hello, > I have never been to a LLL meeting. There isn't one all that close. >However, I took a class at our hospital and I found it quite helpful >and, since I took the class, the lactation consultant was more >willing to call me back when I called afterwards with problems. > > > Quick question for you. I was on the phone today signing up my son > > for a sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing > > class that the hospital offers also. What do you think? Are those > > classes helpful? Or would I just be better off going to some LLL > > meetings? > > > >Carla Zorko, carladee@... >Adam Dean Zorko (DOB: 5-9-00) >http://home.earthlink.net/~gzorko > > > >Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! >http://www.lactivist.com > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2000 Report Share Posted August 18, 2000 , I prefer LLL meetings before and during bfing. I never had a bfing class. LLL has been a godsend for me. One way or the other it is good to meet the people who can answer questions for you later. Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2000 Report Share Posted August 18, 2000 , I prefer LLL meetings before and during bfing. I never had a bfing class. LLL has been a godsend for me. One way or the other it is good to meet the people who can answer questions for you later. Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2000 Report Share Posted August 18, 2000 , I prefer LLL meetings before and during bfing. I never had a bfing class. LLL has been a godsend for me. One way or the other it is good to meet the people who can answer questions for you later. Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 In a message dated 8/19/00 1:23:26 PM Central Daylight Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << Hello all, Quick question for you. I was on the phone today signing up my son for a sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing class that the hospital offers also. What do you think? Are those classes helpful? Or would I just be better off going to some LLL meetings? Thanks, >> I don't know anything about LLL meetings I've never been (BTW anyone know where I can find out when and where they are in my area? is there a website 800 # what?) but the hospital I had at had a brestfeeding class as part of the childbirth class (it was the last class and was optional) I found it very helpful in knowing what to expect, most of what to actually do was taught by the nurses and LCs at the hospital they were very helpful, but I suppose that kinda depends on the hospital staff where you are, bhut taking thier class couldn't hurt. -Llanda Mommy to 4/4/2000 " I am in shape. Round is a shape. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 , I would stick with LLL. There are some good hospital classes but you can't be sure of the quality. LLL will definitely help you with quality information. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info bfing classes Hello all, Quick question for you. I was on the phone today signing up my son for a sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing class that the hospital offers also. What do you think? Are those classes helpful? Or would I just be better off going to some LLL meetings? Thanks, mom to Zachary (7/18/94) our angel baby lost @ 16 wks. to mc (12/6/99) and Luke due 11/10/00 28 weeks ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 , I would stick with LLL. There are some good hospital classes but you can't be sure of the quality. LLL will definitely help you with quality information. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info bfing classes Hello all, Quick question for you. I was on the phone today signing up my son for a sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing class that the hospital offers also. What do you think? Are those classes helpful? Or would I just be better off going to some LLL meetings? Thanks, mom to Zachary (7/18/94) our angel baby lost @ 16 wks. to mc (12/6/99) and Luke due 11/10/00 28 weeks ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 , I would stick with LLL. There are some good hospital classes but you can't be sure of the quality. LLL will definitely help you with quality information. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info bfing classes Hello all, Quick question for you. I was on the phone today signing up my son for a sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing class that the hospital offers also. What do you think? Are those classes helpful? Or would I just be better off going to some LLL meetings? Thanks, mom to Zachary (7/18/94) our angel baby lost @ 16 wks. to mc (12/6/99) and Luke due 11/10/00 28 weeks ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 > I don't know anything about LLL meetings I've never been (BTW anyone know > where I can find out when and where they are in my area? is there a website > 800 # what?) but the hospital I had at had a brestfeeding class as > part of the childbirth class (it was the last class and was optional) I found > it very helpful in knowing what to expect, most of what to actually do was > taught by the nurses and LCs at the hospital they were very helpful, but I > suppose that kinda depends on the hospital staff where you are, bhut taking > thier class couldn't hurt. > > -Llanda > Mommy to 4/4/2000 Hi Llanda!! I'm the mother of the other , if you remember me!! LLL has a website: http://www.lalecheleague.org and an 800 #: 1-800-LALECHE Either one could tell you where to find a local group. You might also find them by checking at your local library or by scanning the community events in your local newspaper. I hope this helps!! - LLL leader-to-be and homeschooling mom to (9), (6), and (10 1/2 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 > I don't know anything about LLL meetings I've never been (BTW anyone know > where I can find out when and where they are in my area? is there a website > 800 # what?) but the hospital I had at had a brestfeeding class as > part of the childbirth class (it was the last class and was optional) I found > it very helpful in knowing what to expect, most of what to actually do was > taught by the nurses and LCs at the hospital they were very helpful, but I > suppose that kinda depends on the hospital staff where you are, bhut taking > thier class couldn't hurt. > > -Llanda > Mommy to 4/4/2000 Hi Llanda!! I'm the mother of the other , if you remember me!! LLL has a website: http://www.lalecheleague.org and an 800 #: 1-800-LALECHE Either one could tell you where to find a local group. You might also find them by checking at your local library or by scanning the community events in your local newspaper. I hope this helps!! - LLL leader-to-be and homeschooling mom to (9), (6), and (10 1/2 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 > I don't know anything about LLL meetings I've never been (BTW anyone know > where I can find out when and where they are in my area? is there a website > 800 # what?) but the hospital I had at had a brestfeeding class as > part of the childbirth class (it was the last class and was optional) I found > it very helpful in knowing what to expect, most of what to actually do was > taught by the nurses and LCs at the hospital they were very helpful, but I > suppose that kinda depends on the hospital staff where you are, bhut taking > thier class couldn't hurt. > > -Llanda > Mommy to 4/4/2000 Hi Llanda!! I'm the mother of the other , if you remember me!! LLL has a website: http://www.lalecheleague.org and an 800 #: 1-800-LALECHE Either one could tell you where to find a local group. You might also find them by checking at your local library or by scanning the community events in your local newspaper. I hope this helps!! - LLL leader-to-be and homeschooling mom to (9), (6), and (10 1/2 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 Seems like to me it couldn't hurt to take the class. I never took one, but I know alot of women who have and they were glad they did. Shanah > ** Original Subject: RE: bfing classes > ** > ** Original Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2000 14:34:39 -0500 > ** Original Message follows... > > <html><body> > <tt> > In a message dated 8/19/00 1:23:26 PM Central Daylight Time, <BR> > NatureBaby@... writes:<BR> > <BR> > & lt; & lt; Hello all,<BR> > Quick question for you. & nbsp; I was on the phone today signing up my son for a<BR> > sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing class that<BR> > the hospital offers also. & nbsp; What do you think? & nbsp; Are those classes helpful?<BR> > Or would I just be better off going to some LLL meetings?<BR> > <BR> > Thanks,<BR> > & gt; & gt;<BR> > I don't know anything about LLL meetings I've never been (BTW anyone know <BR> > where I can find out when and where they are in my area? is there a website <BR> > 800 # what?) but the hospital I had at had a brestfeeding class as <BR> > part of the childbirth class (it was the last class and was optional) I found <BR> > it very helpful in knowing what to expect, most of what to actually do was <BR> > taught by the nurses and LCs at the hospital they were very helpful, but I <BR> > suppose that kinda depends on the hospital staff where you are, bhut taking <BR> > thier class couldn't hurt.<BR> > <BR> > -Llanda<BR> > Mommy to & nbsp; 4/4/2000<BR> > & quot;I am in shape. Round is a shape. & quot;<BR> > </tt> > > > <!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> > > <hr> > <!-- |@|begin eGroups banner|@| runid: 7750 crid: 3961 --> > <a target= " _blank " href= " http://click./1/7750/0/_/410002/_/966713689/ " ><center> > <img width= " 468 " height= " 60 " > border= " 0 " > alt= " " > src= " http://adimg./img/7750/0/_/410002/_/966713689/benefitsblue_new5.\ gif " > </center><center><font color= " black " ></font></center></a> > <!-- |@|end eGroups banner|@| --> > <hr> > > <!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --> > > > <tt> > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!<BR> > <a href= " http://www.lactivist.com " >http://www.lactivist.com</a></tt> > <br> > > </body></html> >** --------- End Original Message ----------- ** > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 Seems like to me it couldn't hurt to take the class. I never took one, but I know alot of women who have and they were glad they did. Shanah > ** Original Subject: RE: bfing classes > ** > ** Original Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2000 14:34:39 -0500 > ** Original Message follows... > > <html><body> > <tt> > In a message dated 8/19/00 1:23:26 PM Central Daylight Time, <BR> > NatureBaby@... writes:<BR> > <BR> > & lt; & lt; Hello all,<BR> > Quick question for you. & nbsp; I was on the phone today signing up my son for a<BR> > sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing class that<BR> > the hospital offers also. & nbsp; What do you think? & nbsp; Are those classes helpful?<BR> > Or would I just be better off going to some LLL meetings?<BR> > <BR> > Thanks,<BR> > & gt; & gt;<BR> > I don't know anything about LLL meetings I've never been (BTW anyone know <BR> > where I can find out when and where they are in my area? is there a website <BR> > 800 # what?) but the hospital I had at had a brestfeeding class as <BR> > part of the childbirth class (it was the last class and was optional) I found <BR> > it very helpful in knowing what to expect, most of what to actually do was <BR> > taught by the nurses and LCs at the hospital they were very helpful, but I <BR> > suppose that kinda depends on the hospital staff where you are, bhut taking <BR> > thier class couldn't hurt.<BR> > <BR> > -Llanda<BR> > Mommy to & nbsp; 4/4/2000<BR> > & quot;I am in shape. Round is a shape. & quot;<BR> > </tt> > > > <!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> > > <hr> > <!-- |@|begin eGroups banner|@| runid: 7750 crid: 3961 --> > <a target= " _blank " href= " http://click./1/7750/0/_/410002/_/966713689/ " ><center> > <img width= " 468 " height= " 60 " > border= " 0 " > alt= " " > src= " http://adimg./img/7750/0/_/410002/_/966713689/benefitsblue_new5.\ gif " > </center><center><font color= " black " ></font></center></a> > <!-- |@|end eGroups banner|@| --> > <hr> > > <!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --> > > > <tt> > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!<BR> > <a href= " http://www.lactivist.com " >http://www.lactivist.com</a></tt> > <br> > > </body></html> >** --------- End Original Message ----------- ** > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 Seems like to me it couldn't hurt to take the class. I never took one, but I know alot of women who have and they were glad they did. Shanah > ** Original Subject: RE: bfing classes > ** > ** Original Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2000 14:34:39 -0500 > ** Original Message follows... > > <html><body> > <tt> > In a message dated 8/19/00 1:23:26 PM Central Daylight Time, <BR> > NatureBaby@... writes:<BR> > <BR> > & lt; & lt; Hello all,<BR> > Quick question for you. & nbsp; I was on the phone today signing up my son for a<BR> > sibling class and I couldn't decide if I should take the bfing class that<BR> > the hospital offers also. & nbsp; What do you think? & nbsp; Are those classes helpful?<BR> > Or would I just be better off going to some LLL meetings?<BR> > <BR> > Thanks,<BR> > & gt; & gt;<BR> > I don't know anything about LLL meetings I've never been (BTW anyone know <BR> > where I can find out when and where they are in my area? is there a website <BR> > 800 # what?) but the hospital I had at had a brestfeeding class as <BR> > part of the childbirth class (it was the last class and was optional) I found <BR> > it very helpful in knowing what to expect, most of what to actually do was <BR> > taught by the nurses and LCs at the hospital they were very helpful, but I <BR> > suppose that kinda depends on the hospital staff where you are, bhut taking <BR> > thier class couldn't hurt.<BR> > <BR> > -Llanda<BR> > Mommy to & nbsp; 4/4/2000<BR> > & quot;I am in shape. Round is a shape. & quot;<BR> > </tt> > > > <!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> > > <hr> > <!-- |@|begin eGroups banner|@| runid: 7750 crid: 3961 --> > <a target= " _blank " href= " http://click./1/7750/0/_/410002/_/966713689/ " ><center> > <img width= " 468 " height= " 60 " > border= " 0 " > alt= " " > src= " http://adimg./img/7750/0/_/410002/_/966713689/benefitsblue_new5.\ gif " > </center><center><font color= " black " ></font></center></a> > <!-- |@|end eGroups banner|@| --> > <hr> > > <!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --> > > > <tt> > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!<BR> > <a href= " http://www.lactivist.com " >http://www.lactivist.com</a></tt> > <br> > > </body></html> >** --------- End Original Message ----------- ** > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 I never nursed before so I took the class but also I go to LLL. I recommend doing both. you will have a wonderful contact after the birth W/LLL but also get some useful info at the class. Laurie Re: bfing classes ,I prefer LLL meetings before and during bfing. I never had a bfing class.LLL has been a godsend for me. One way or the other it is good to meet thepeople who can answer questions for you later.Amy Lynnmother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 In a message dated 8/19/00 3:39:04 PM Central Daylight Time, apmom@... writes: << Hi Llanda!! I'm the mother of the other , if you remember me!! >> Hi , Yes I remember you Hoe could I forget someone with such great taste in names ) LOL My sisters name is Kelley too. Thanks for the info, I've been thinking of going to a meeting not because I'm having any trouble, but So I can meet other BF moms in my area. ) -Llanda Mommy to 4/4/2000 " I am in shape. Round is a shape. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 In a message dated 8/19/00 3:39:04 PM Central Daylight Time, apmom@... writes: << Hi Llanda!! I'm the mother of the other , if you remember me!! >> Hi , Yes I remember you Hoe could I forget someone with such great taste in names ) LOL My sisters name is Kelley too. Thanks for the info, I've been thinking of going to a meeting not because I'm having any trouble, but So I can meet other BF moms in my area. ) -Llanda Mommy to 4/4/2000 " I am in shape. Round is a shape. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 In a message dated 8/19/00 3:39:04 PM Central Daylight Time, apmom@... writes: << Hi Llanda!! I'm the mother of the other , if you remember me!! >> Hi , Yes I remember you Hoe could I forget someone with such great taste in names ) LOL My sisters name is Kelley too. Thanks for the info, I've been thinking of going to a meeting not because I'm having any trouble, but So I can meet other BF moms in my area. ) -Llanda Mommy to 4/4/2000 " I am in shape. Round is a shape. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 As a nursery nurse who teaches breastfeeding to new moms I just wanted to interject my opinion. It really helps when the moms are prepared with knowledge ahead of time. Whether by class, reading or by a list like this. It just helps for the mom to have a knowledge base before having the baby, it makes helping the baby and mom successfully breastfeed alot easier for all parties involved. Just my opinion a Lynn Glessner wrote: > I didn't go to lll or hospital bf classes because I didn't see how you could > learn something like that in advance. It seemed like I heard plenty from the > various pregnancy books and when we were at the hospital post-partum. > > I do think it would be a great way to make contacts, though. > > Lynn > > > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 As a nursery nurse who teaches breastfeeding to new moms I just wanted to interject my opinion. It really helps when the moms are prepared with knowledge ahead of time. Whether by class, reading or by a list like this. It just helps for the mom to have a knowledge base before having the baby, it makes helping the baby and mom successfully breastfeed alot easier for all parties involved. Just my opinion a Lynn Glessner wrote: > I didn't go to lll or hospital bf classes because I didn't see how you could > learn something like that in advance. It seemed like I heard plenty from the > various pregnancy books and when we were at the hospital post-partum. > > I do think it would be a great way to make contacts, though. > > Lynn > > > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 As a nursery nurse who teaches breastfeeding to new moms I just wanted to interject my opinion. It really helps when the moms are prepared with knowledge ahead of time. Whether by class, reading or by a list like this. It just helps for the mom to have a knowledge base before having the baby, it makes helping the baby and mom successfully breastfeed alot easier for all parties involved. Just my opinion a Lynn Glessner wrote: > I didn't go to lll or hospital bf classes because I didn't see how you could > learn something like that in advance. It seemed like I heard plenty from the > various pregnancy books and when we were at the hospital post-partum. > > I do think it would be a great way to make contacts, though. > > Lynn > > > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 My approach is to gather as much information as possible through classes, books, other people's experiences, etc. So, I took a breastfeeding class with each of my kids. I learned different things at each one, and it was interesting to hear the different ideas presented. My husband came to them also, and this was very helpful, especially later when he ould help me position the baby and knew to bring me a nice glass of ice water, etc without me asking/reminding him! I also of course read everything I could get my hands on and had lots of other sources of info., including lc's. So, I would vote for taking the class and learning what you can. If nothing else perhaps you'll meet a good lc who you coulduse later if need be. I also enjoyed meeting the other Moms and hearing their experiences. Why not try both the class and LLL? Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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