Breastfeeding Classes and Information in Burlington, VT
Breastfeeding Classes
Breastfeeding Basics: Presented by Obstetrics and Midwifery
Learn the breastfeeding basics of how to get started, when to know it is going well, and when to seek help. This class is typically offered the first Monday of every month from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, however please see our Classes & Events calendar for specific dates.
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: The UVM Medical Center Main Campus
East Pavilion, Level 4
Gynecology Conference Room
111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT
Cost: $20
Pumps and More: Presented by Obstetrics and Midwifery
Learn about managing milk supply when separated from your baby or when supply is low. This class is typically offered the second Monday of every month from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm however please see our Classes & Events calendar for specific dates.
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: The UVM Medical Center Main Campus
East Pavilion, Level 4
Gynecology Conference Room
111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT
Cost: $20
Other clinic services offered:
- Urgent Care Breastfeeding Clinic (open to all)
- Provider Resource Line (non-emergent)
- Breastfeeding Warm Line (802) 847-2237 - Leave a message and a board-certified Lactation Consultant will get back to you with advice and support
- Routine Infant Weight Checks and Feeding Assessment
For emergency breastfeeding care, please call Women's Health Emergency Services at 802-847-1400.
About Breastfeeding
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization, The Center for Disease Control, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the College of Nurse-Midwifery states that all babies should be breastfed exclusively in the first six months and then breastfed along with solid foods until at least one year and longer if the mother and baby desire.
Midwifery Breastfeeding Services
One of The UVM Medical Center's nurse-midwives will support and educate women as they begin their breastfeeding experience. Marti Churchill, CNM, is a board-certified Lactation Consultant offering lactation services to women who have breastfeeding difficulties.
Women who are planning to breastfeed for the first time or have had difficulties breastfeeding in the past, are encouraged to attend our prenatal breastfeeding class and/or schedule a prenatal visit with us to discuss your individual needs.
A lactation visit can be scheduled if problems arise after breastfeeding has been initiated. To contact a lactation consultant, please call 802-847-2237.
Reasons to ask for assistance with breastfeeding:
- Sore or painful nipples - with or without cracking or blisters on nipples.
- Difficulty getting the baby to latch onto breast.
- Engorgement that does not resolve in 24 hours.
- Sore lumps, redness, red streaks, or pain within the breast (may also have a fever).
- An inadequate milk supply or an over abundance of milk.
- Poor infant weight gain / sleepy baby.
- Questions or support for continuation of breastfeeding after returning to work.
- Any reason you feel breastfeeding isn't working for you.