Feeding class for those having their baby with Buckinghamshire NHS Trust. Led by the Infant Feeding Team.
The class will:
- Support you to recognise the importance of breastfeeding and early relationships for the health and wellbeing of your baby.
- Support you and your baby to initiate a close relationship and feeding soon after birth.
- Enable you to get breastfeeding off to a good start.
- Support you to make informed decisions regarding the introduction of food or fluids other than breastmilk.
- Support parents to have a close and loving relationship with their baby.
Learning outcomes for this session:
- To understand some of the key differences between breastmilk and formula milk.
- To explore personal feelings around feeding method, and provide a forum to discuss preconceived ideas.
- To appreciate the role of oxytocin in brain development and relationship building.
- To consider when hand expressing may be a useful tool.
- To appreciate the physiological and psychological impact of uninterrupted skin-to-skin.
- To understand which sleeping practices aid responsiveness and promote safety.
