Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Scheduled at Licking Memorial Hospital
October 28, 2015
Contact: Tom Argyle
Public Relations
(220) 564-1564
targyle@LMHealth.org
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Scheduled at Licking Memorial Hospital
Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) will teach expectant parents the basics of breastfeeding at
the Prenatal Breastfeeding Basics Class on Wednesday, November 18. The class will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the LMH First Floor Conference Rooms, located at 1320 West Main Street, in Newark. Participants will learn the basics of breastfeeding, including the skills and techniques necessary for success. An International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant will be available for one-on-one questions. The cost for this class is $20 per family. To register, please call (220) 564-2527.
Why Choose Breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for both baby and mother:
For the Baby
- Breastfed infants have fewer illnesses and milder symptoms when illnesses occur.
- Breastfed babies are less likely to develop respiratory infections, childhood diabetes and childhood leukemia, and they have decreased incidence of childhood obesity.
- Breastfed babies have fewer ear infections, cases of diarrhea and other gastrointestinal infections and disorders.
- Breastfeeding decreases the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure in later life.
For the Mother
- Women who breastfeed reduce their chances of pre-menopausal breast cancer, cervical and ovarian cancer, osteoporosis, and anemia.
- Milk production burns calories, helping in weight loss after pregnancy.
- Prolactin, the hormone for milk production, also is known as the “mothering hormone.” Prolactin stimulates maternal instincts and has a relaxing effect on the mother.
Licking Memorial Hospital has served the medical needs of Licking County residents since it was founded in 1898. The 227-bed facility employs approximately 1,900 staff members to meet the healthcare needs of the community. Licking Memorial Hospital is proud to have been named to Truven Health Analytics’ national list of 100 Top Hospitals a total of 12 times. For more information, visit www.LMHealth.org.