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.

$50 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 

Having a baby is wonderful and scary and fun and exhausting and this class is designed to help expectant parents feel prepared. We will focus on newborn care health and safety basics like diapering, bathing, feeding, and sleep and also discuss family adjustment, parenting instincts, and self-care. Participants will also receive a list of handy resources for a variety of parenting topics.  $50 per family. Facilitated by Sarah Read. Contact for next class and to Pre-register: (518) 727-3730, info@albanyfamilylifecenter.org

All About Water

Thursdays, 6:30 pm
20 Elm Street, Albany, NY 

Using water in labor and birth has many benefits for both mom and baby. This class prepares expectant families for the experience of water birth through discussion, role play and movies. $50 per family. Facilitated Betsy Mercogliano, LM, CNM, CPM, RN, CD, CCE. Contact for next class and Pre-register with Betsy: (518) 449-5759, betsy@albanyfamilylifecenter.org