Learn how to breastfeed your baby easily and gain confidence to feed your baby. Key concepts about breastfeeding are covered. This short course will provide invaluable information to allow you to know what to look for and how to get a great latch. Objectives for the course are understanding key concepts of breastfeeding-supply and demand; how to know your baby is getting enough to eat; how to well latch your baby; basic information about breast pumps and how to manage engorgement. Resources of websites are included in each section to enhance your learning.

Part 1-Breastfeeding basics and understanding the concept of supply and demand. Key hormones are also covered to understand how milk is made.

Part 2-What you need to know about breastfeeding-how do I know the baby is getting enough and what resources can assist with understanding.

Part 3-How to well latch your baby and prevent pain and low milk supply-positioning in a football hold to get the best latch possible.

Part 4-How to position and what positions are the easiest to breastfeed. Included is a visual on how to position pillows and how to hold the newborn to get the best latch possible.

Part 5-Breastpumps and how to manage engorgement. Breast pump assembly, how to make sure you are pumping enough and how to manage engorgement in the first few days of breastfeeding.