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Sat, Apr 12, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025
1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Class Experience
In this workshop we help moms feel prepared to breastfeed their baby from the moment of birth until they are ready to wean. Partners will learn the best way to support the breastfeeding mom so she can continue to nourish their child. We will explore the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby both and the amazing ways a woman’s body prepares to breastfeed. We discuss the importance of breastfeeding immediately after birth and how you can achieve this. We will discuss ways to increase your chances of successfully breastfeeding your baby for the length of time you choose. We also look at the many changes that may occur during your breastfeeding journey and how to breastfeed successfully through each change. How to help your baby latch correctly and different positions for breastfeeding are discussed and practiced. Lastly, common misconceptions and problems with breastfeeding are also looked at, as well as continuing to breastfeed when returning to work.
Led by Rebecca Nguyen, Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Consultant and Early Childhood Educator or
Sue Gottschall, Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Consultant and Child Development Specialist
Reviews for Chicago Family Picnic
4.7 out of 5
Based on 29 provider ratings
Jessica S.
Apr 17, 2025
Loved:
The class made me feel much more confident in my ability to care for my body before, during, and after birth. Natalia is an excellent educator and very knowledgeable in her field!
Improvements:
Nothing. The workshop was awesome!
Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth
Location: Family Picnic | Instructor: Natalia Avelar
Jessie H.
Mar 17, 2025
Loved:
Great tips and tricks. Updated knowledge of CPR
Improvements:
N/a
CPR and Choking Relief for Infants and Young Children: Couple Registration
Location: Family Picnic | Instructor: Kim Wilschek
Julia P.
Dec 18, 2024
Loved:
Sue runs the class in a magical way that makes everyone feel comfortable, heard and most of all that they belong to a new community. There is so much thought, care and wisdom in each session from the setup to the dialogue. This was an invaluable experience that I would recommend to any new parent.
Improvements:
More sessions than 5!
Mom & Baby Group: 5 Week Series
Location: Family Picnic | Instructor: Sue Gottschall
Belizario R.
Jan 8, 2024
Loved:
Excellent material, nicely paced for a 10-hour weekend course
Weekend Intensive Power of Birth Childbirth Class
Location: Family Picnic | Instructor: Sue Gottschall
Adam J.
Jan 8, 2024
Loved:
Everything! Really great experience overall.
Improvements:
N/A
Weekend Intensive Power of Birth Childbirth Class
Location: Family Picnic | Instructor: Sue Gottschall
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About Chicago Family Picnic
Picnic offers a comprehensive Childbirth Class, breastfeeding support, and doulas for expectant parents. We then offer high quality groups for new moms, infants and toddlers. Lastly we offer workshops that are pertinent to parents with young children. Ideally, families come to us for prenatal education and then return to us with their infants and then toddlers.
