Breastfeeding Education Online Class - Blacktown Hospital

BLACKTOWN Antenatal Breastfeeding Education

** YOU MUST BE BIRTHING YOUR BABY AT BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL TO ATTEND THIS CLASS. Please only book ONE Breastfeeding education class. Any duplicate bookings will be cancelled without notice **

THESE SESSIONS ARE MEDICARE COVERED. IF YOU ARE NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE, YOU WILL NEED TO PAY THE FEES INVOLVED.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE HOSPITAL FOR THIS SESSION.

This 1-hour interactive online breastfeeding antenatal session will be via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 12pm - 1pm.

We will send you a link on the day one-day prior and 1-hour prior to the session and all you need to do is click on the link on your computer or tablet device then press join. The email will also contain step-by-step instructions of how to do this if you have any trouble logging in.

Lisa, the Infant Feeding CMC, will provide information around breastfeeding – how your body produces breastmilk, correct attachment and positioning, what is normal newborn baby behaviour and where to seek help once you are at home.

Partners are encouraged to attend. Only one ticket per couple.

Topics include:

- Understanding how Breastmilk is produced by your body

- Correct attachment to the breast and different positions

- Normal behaviour for breastfed babies

- Where to seek help once discharged from the hospital's care

FAQ’s

Do I ask my partner/support to join the online class with me?

Partners and support persons are encouraged to attend. If the partner/support person is online in Microsoft Teams, please use the same name as the mother so we can identify the participants.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email address: WSLHD-BTNChildbirthParentingEducation@health.nsw.gov.au

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you can return to the booking page to do so.