Nursing your newborn

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FORMAT:
Online classes and resources
WHO CAN ATTEND:
Kaiser Permanente members
FEE(S):
No fee
LANGUAGE:
English
HOW TO REGISTER:
Call your Kaiser Permanente obstetrics, gynecology, and midwifery clinic at one of these medical facilities. Press 1 for scheduling. • Bellevue Medical Center: 425-502-4230 • Capitol Hill Campus: 206-326-3500 • Olympia Medical Center: 360-923-7500 • Tacoma Medical Center: 253-596-3540 Please be ready to provide: • Date and time of the class you’d like to attend • Your first and last names • Your Kaiser Permanente member ID • Your email address, so we can send instructions on how to join the class
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About this program

Whether you’re an expectant parent or already snuggling your newborn, you may need support in mastering the basics of nursing. Join certified lactation consultants from Kaiser Permanente for Nursing Your Newborn, a free 90-minute live session held virtually. From getting a good latch to keeping up your milk supply, this class offers expert tips on how to make nursing a positive experience for you and your baby. We encourage you to bring a support person and all your questions. This is a live video class. You can join on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, or dial in on your phone. Topics include: • Benefits of breast milk • How milk is made • Bonding with your newborn • Establishing a good milk supply • Latching and positioning your baby • Pumping and storing milk • Infant needs and behavior • Common nursing concerns • Where to find support
DATES & TIMES
MORE RESOURCES
  • kp.org/breastfeeding
  • Individual lactation consultations are also available. To make an appointment, call your clinic at one of the numbers above or sign in at kp.org to send a message to your care team.