BREASTFEEDING 201: BACK TO WORK, PUMPING AND BOTTLE FEEDING

Everything you need to know about returning to work, using your breast pump and giving your baby a bottle.

If you're breastfeeding and feeling anxious about returning to work, we class can help! In this 2 hour class you'll learn how to determine your best pumping schedule and routine, how to know how much milk your baby will likely need while you are away from them and so much more.

We’ll also address your specific questions, concerns and anything else you’d like to discuss about going back to work and breastfeeding beyond the early weeks. Babies are welcome to accompany you to class. You are welcome to bring your breast pump if you have questions about it or if you need to pump during class. We often have time to address specific or unique work schedules or situations.

This class is best suited for families who's baby has already arrived and you are currently breastfeeding. You are still welcome to attend this class when you are pregnant if needed or desired.

Find a Class

This 2-hour class takes place from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM. Choose the date that works for you:

Monday, May 5, 2025
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

CLASS FEE
$40 (includes you and your partner or baby's caregiver)

Breastfeeding 201 includes:

Planning with your employer and your legal rights concerning expressing milk in the work place.
Bottle feeding, how much milk to offer
What to know about protecting and maintaining your milk supply long term to help you reach your feeding goals

Preparing yourself, your baby, your family and your caregivers for your return to work
Your freezer stash of stored milk and how much to have on hand before you first day back
Pump scheduling, flange fit, ideal pump settings
Other pumping tips, tricks and hacks

Breastfeeding 201 Instructor:

Alison Spath, IBCLC, Body Ready Method Pro, CD(DONA)

Alison cares deeply about the importance of personal and informed decision-making and aims to provide her clients with evidence-based information in all things related to pregnancy, birth, feeding and early parenthood. Alison’s own birth and breastfeeding experiences along with her work with hundreds of families over the years has taught her that there are often unpredictable bumps and turns on this journey. What’s most important to her is that you were informed of your options and feel supported, heard and respected throughout all the many decisions you will make during this time in your life.

At BBC, Alison teaches our Intro to Breastfeeding class for expecting parents, facilitates our weekly breastfeeding support group Breastfeeding Cafe, offers private in home (or at BBC) lactation consults and manages our yoga studio. Alison is currently accepting lactation clients and accepts birth doula clients on a limited basis.