FBLA News:
The First Born Program of Los Alamos is offering a free Breastfeeding Basics Class with Kelly Vallejo, MSW, CLC, First Born Program Lactation Counselor 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 15.
Space is limited to 10 participants.
To Register, email welcome@firstbornla.org with name, address and phone number. The goal of this class is to prepare new mothers for breastfeeding during the first few weeks.
Learn what’s within normal limits and what is not, as well as general basics, when to call for help and when to see a pediatrician.
Also, meet other Los Alamos (soon to be) parents and receive a gift bag of breastfeeding resources and gear.
Partners are encouraged to attend as this is a group effort and partners are important.
The class covers:
- how breastfeeding works
- the supply and demand cycle
- the mechanics of a good latch
- what to expect the first few weeks with your baby
- time for your questions and concerns
This class will be repeated (all the same information) monthly at 5:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
*10 total individuals in person, in First Born offices. This class also is offered on Zoom.
To minimize risk to pregnant individuals, everyone is required to wear a face covering for in person events while indoors.
The First Born Program of Los Alamos is a free and voluntary home visiting program for all first time families in Los Alamos. The program is relationship-centered and curriculum-based. Families who participate receive support, information about pregnancy, early childhood development, health, nutrition and safety and learn fun activities to help build brain development and learning. Through weekly home visits, families identify personal goals, recognize challenges and opportunities for growth and build a healthy, loving, playful relationship with their child. For more information, visit www.firstbornla.org or email welcome@firstbornla.org.