After The Baby Arrives

Breastfeeding and Working

You CAN breastfeed you baby as long as you want to if you know the secrets! Come learn how mothers in ALL types of jobs are successful at combining breastfeeding and working. Baby attends with mom!

Class includes many strategies for mothers to maintain their milk supply and the many benefits of breastfeeding while separated from Baby part-time to over time. Also included in this informative class: Pumping skills, milk transportation and storage guidelines, important facts Moms will want to teach baby's care giver so precious milk is not wasted and baby continues to love breastfeeding. Mothers will receive: Class folder of handouts, 25 milk storage bags, microwave sterilization bag. The class also includes a "Breastfeeding Snapshot", all a $20 value. Mom nurses baby during the class and our Intensive Care Quality Scales tells how much baby takes during a feeding. This information is extremely helpful for Moms to be able to teach baby's care givers appropriate amounts to feed when Mom is away.

One class offered monthly, 10 AM to 12:30 PM, $45

Upcoming Classes:

March 6

April 3

I wanted to thank Best Start for the back to work breastfeeding class that I took. I don't know what I would of done without that class. When I would think about going back to work and pumping and did not think it was possible but Jane suggested her class and it was a godsend. I went back to work April 4th and here it is almost the first of Aug and I am still pumping. The class had all the information I need to allow me to still give my daughter what I wanted her to have and also be able to work full time. The most important thing I learned is to pump only when needed and at night and on weekends put that pump away and breastfeed as much as you can because that will keep up the process. Thanks Jane for everything. My baby has been so healthy.

Melissa B"I went back to work at 10 weeks post-partum and took the BF & W class a few weeks prior. It benefitted me by showing me ways to make pumping my milk easier and getting more milk. This class made the transition back to work easier because I had a better idea of what to expect and know my rights in the workplace. I recommend this class to others and still benefit from Best Start's continuous breastfeeding support!" Taylor H.

"The back to work class benefitted me by getting me familiar & comfortable with the pumping equipment. I knew wat to expect which made the pumping process easier. I encourage others new mothers to attend because they can interact with other mothers who were going back to work too and get a boost of confidence." P.J. Pyrchla

In the News:

Concerns about continuing to breastfeed when you return to work? Read this article to find out why it is such a good idea for you and your baby. Come to our Breastfeeding and Working Class to learn the secrets of how to make this work for you!

http://www.glasgowdailytimes.com/features/local_story_284104521.html
 

Cloth Diapering 101

Tight budget?  Need to cut your expenses?  Tired of throwing your money into the trash with every disposable diaper you change?  Want to cut your diaper bill and feel great about the environment?

Cloth diapering really is EASY!  Come find out why and how mothers use washable diapers.  Learn how to care for and wash your diapers, proper detergents, preventing odor or diaper rash, different ways to diaper your little one in cloth.

Offered Monthly, this class is FREE!

 

 

Signing With Your Baby

Find out how smart your baby is. Help baby express himself with sign language. Learn the many advantage of signing with your baby, when and how to start and practice 15 -20 useful signs.

Parents receive the book SIGN with your BABY by Dr. Joseph Garcia and handouts.

Offered monthly, 10AM - 12 NOON: $45 for first parent, $15 for second parent or grandparent

'My baby is a year old and doing GREAT with baby sign. We love it. She loves it! It is so much fun!! I started signing to her at 7 months and her first sign was at 9 months. She now signs eat, more, bath and diaper change. In fact "diaper" was her first word! It has cut down on her fussiness because she can tell us what she needs and knows she can communicate with her hands. She really knows she can communicate! She hands me the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" book and loves it when we do the signs together.Signing really IS a building block to talking, just like we learned in the class. It is great!" - Heather Zealand

Benefits of Signing:

  • Signing allows your infant to clearly communicate specific thoughts.
  • Signing reduces frustration for your baby and for you.
  • Signing won't delay verbal language development; in fact, it may accelerate it! Research shows that babies who sign usually begin to speak sooner and develop larger vocabularies than non-signing babies.
  • Signing reinforces verbal language by added visual and kinesthetic emphasis to auditory input.
  • Signing children tend to be more interested in books.
  • Signing builds on babies' natural tendency to use gestures.
  • Signing can help parents and pediatricians identify injuries, pain, and other ailments.
  • Signing children can direct parents' attention toward potential dangers or concerns.
  • Sign language can serve as a language bridge between English and non-English speakers.
  • Signing may actually improve a child's IQ!

** These classes are being scheduled based on interest on VIP list! Please call 434-384-MAMA to sign up!
 

Baby Massage

Parents and babies LOVE this class! Massage has documented medical benefits. Helps when baby is fussy, tired, gassy, has colic and can be used as a loving daily routine. A wonderful way to spend quality time with your baby. Learn how and practice giving your baby a 15 minute massage. Parents receive BabyBabyOhBaby DVD, handouts and massage oil with class registration. Click here to see a 3 minute preview of the DVD!

Offered monthly, 10AM to 12 NOON: $45 for first adult, $15 for second parent/grandparent for same baby

** These classes are being scheduled based on interest on VIP list! Please call 434-384-MAMA to sign up!


Making Your Own Baby Food

Why make your own babyfood?
* Cheaper* Tastes better* More nutritious--commercial babyfoods are NOT more nutritious than fresh foods you can make* YOU choose fresh, healthy ingredients* Avoid uncertainty about additives or other ingredients* YOU know what your baby is eating!
Come learn when to start, how to start, what foods to offer baby first, safe, easy preparation, what foods to avoid the 1 year, how to begin & tips to make this next step in your baby's life healthy and fun. Includes Food Mill, Making Your Own Baby Food cookbook, and baby food storage tray.One two-hour class - $45

Click here to read an article from the New York Times about Making Your Own Baby Food!

** These classes are being scheduled based on interest on VIP list! Please call 434-384-MAMA to sign up!