Starting or extending your family is an exciting process and we wish to offer you both support and information during this important time of your life! 

Our group Breastfeeding class is a Power Point presentation and covers the 'whys' as well as the 'hows' of successfully breastfeeding your baby.  It includes the pros and cons of feeding choices, a plan to get breastfeeding started off right in the hospital (which is a critical first step to success) as well as position training!  You will also obtain knowledge of when and where to seek ongoing support if needed after you deliver.

My daughter, Sasha, is an RN in labor and delivery at OPRMC.  When her schedule allows, she comes to class and contributes as she learns to be an instructor.  I welcome her help and knowledge as she progresses down the path of becoming an IBCLC!

Patients often ask if it is necessary to  bring a support person with them to class.  Breastfeeding class assists you and your partner with that important decision of how to feed your baby.  Your support person will be a second set of ears for all the information shared as well as trained in position and latch which is invaluable when learning the art of breastfeeding after you deliver. This person (your husband, your mom, your life partner, etc) can be a very significant part of making breastfeeding successful.

We recommend that you register for a class that will be completed by AT LEAST 3 - 8 weeks before your due date.

Class is taught by an experienced professional, is 3 ½ hours long and taught one Saturday a month.  The class is held at The Women's Healthcare Group's (WHCG) Overland Park office and is available to anyone, not just patients of WHCG.  The fee is $55 per couple.

Early registration is strongly encouraged because classes fill up quickly.  Payment secures your place in class.  Once you have sent your registration and payment a confirmation email will be sent to you.

PRIVATE classes are available by appointment.  This instruction time is approximately 1 - 1.5 hours and is spent going over the basic necessities of getting off to a successful start for a promising breastfeeding future.  The fee is $90 per couple.

"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your class today. I have probably had more anxiety about breastfeeding than any other aspect of pregnancy, labor and childrearing. I really wanted all week not to attend the class today but I ended up making myself and am so glad I did. I think that your class is probably the most worthwhile thing that I have done my whole pregnancy in preparation for baby. I am still anxious about breastfeeding but now feel like I have the tools to make it to my 3-month goal (and maybe more! we'll see...). Also, your presentation was perhaps the only one I've ever seen to make an excellent and economic use of PowerPoint! So thank you for a morning well-spent." - Erin