Ask the Midwife’s breastfeeding antenatal class is a transformative workshop designed to prepare and equip expectant parents with the confidence and skills for their breastfeeding journey.
Our classes provide evidence based information, guidance, and support to help expectant parents learn about breastfeeding, understand its benefits, and develop the skills and preparedness for hurdles they may face on their breastfeeding journey.
Our primary goal is to empower expectant parents with evidence based information and practical techniques to make breastfeeding a positive and rewarding experience.
At Ask the Midwife we aim to equip you with the knowledge, but also to always be here as a trusted space to come back into if you need any help or reassurance on that journey.
This 90-minute antenatal class is designed especially for pregnant mums (and their partners) who are planning to breastfeed and want to feel confident and prepared for the journey ahead.
Led by Emma Lewis — a registered midwife, neonatal nurse, and passionate breastfeeding supporter — this class offers evidence-based guidance in a kind and nurturing environment. Whether it’s your first baby or you’re looking to have a more positive experience this time around, this class will help you feel calm, capable, and equipped.
Class Outline:
Understanding how breastfeeding works: hormones, supply, and demand What to expect in the early days and weeks postpartum
Positioning and latch: how to achieve comfortable and effective feeding Recognising effective feeding and baby’s cues
Common breastfeeding challenges and how to troubleshoot them
Introduction to colostrum harvesting: when, how, and why to start. Each couple who would like to try colostrum harvesting will receive a free colostrum collection kit to take home, along with detailed written guidance.
Details:
Duration: 90 minutes (including a 10-minute break)
Cost: €70 per couple
Light refreshments provided
Location: Ask the Midwife – On-street parking available or in the IMC car park Limited to 12 couples
This class is an opportunity for mums-to-be to ask questions, connect, and feel supported in preparing for a positive breastfeeding experience.
