Shape the Future - Breastfeed

Breastfeeding is going well for your baby when:

• Your baby is nursing 8 to 12 times in a 24 hour period

  

• Swallowing sounds are heard

• Your baby appears content after feeding

• He/she has 6 or more wet diapers in 24 hours

• He/she has 2 or more stools in 24 hours

• Stools look seedy and mustard colored

• Your baby gains weight (4-7 ounces per week)

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

This program is available to participants in the WIC program. Personal in home education and support is provided before and after delivery by a trained WIC breastfeeding peer counselor. call 859-583-1007 to speak with the peer counselor.

Group Breastfeeding classes

Mothers planning to breastfeed are encouraged to attend one of these classes while they are pregnant at the Boyle County Health Department. Classes are FREE and open to spouses, partners and support persons as well.  Call to register 859-236-2053 or 859-583-1007.

2011 Class Dates (all 2nd Friday of the month from 10:30 a.m. - Noon):

 January 28

February 11 

March 11

April 8

May 13

June 10

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