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Breastfeeding Class

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first 12 months of life. Taught by a certified lactation consultant, this one-time class is highly recommended if you are considering breastfeeding your baby. Partners are encouraged to attend. To help you prepare for breastfeeding, this class covers:

• Benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby

• Correct positioning and latching

• Pumping and storage of breast milk

• Common concerns and questions

Offered on Tuesdays, from 6 to 8 p.m., located in conference room A in Parkview Regional Medical Center.

This class is also offered on the following dates:

Oct. 29

Nov. 26

Dec. 31

Breastfeeding Class is offered on other days throughout the week and weekends, return to the Classes & Events calendar for additional class dates.

For more information, or to register, call 260-672-6185.

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Breastfeeding Support Group - Parkview Regional Medical Center (Tuesdays)

This group meets every Tuesday evening (7-8 pm) in the Family Birthing Center conference room, and Friday morning (9-10 am) at Entrance 4 in the third-floor conference room. Excluding holidays.

This is a drop-in group, no appointment needed (Mom and baby preferred). Lactation consultants are available to help with breast feeding needs, weight-based feeding assessment and pumping concerns.

For breastfeeding questions call 260-672-6569.

April 23, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Support Group - Parkview Regional Medical Center (Fridays)

This group meets every Tuesday evening (7-8 pm) in the Family Birthing Center conference room, and Friday morning (9-10 am) at Entrance 4 in the third-floor conference room. Excluding holidays.

This is a drop-in group, no appointment needed (Mom and baby preferred). Lactation consultants are available to help with breast feeding needs, weight-based feeding assessment and pumping concerns.

For breastfeeding questions call 260-672-6569.

April 26, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Mom's Group

Mom’s Group is a support group where moms can go to have their baby weighed, have questions answered by a Parkview lactation consultant and RN, and interact with other moms. Mom’s Group also features crafts for moms to do with their children.

Registration is not required. Please contact Emily Davis, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Parkview Wabash Hospital at 260-563-3131 with any questions.

April 29, 2024 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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