Wow! I had an incredible time teaching our January in-person breastfeeding class in Lehi, Utah at the Loft at Brick Canvas presented by Lillemer, Lil Buds breast comfort packs. We enjoyed meeting so many moms and partners excited to learn about how to make their breastfeeding experience a positive one. “Creating Confident Moms” is my mission statement at Lactation Link and we love helping moms find their confidence through breastfeeding education!
From one of our attendees:
“I’m a second time mama, and I still learned things that I didn’t know with my first baby! And even though nursing went well with baby #1 its still great to get a refresher course (and the handout!) to be able to refer back to. I’m excited to also get the video breastfeeding classes and learn even more. Thank you for being so awesome and for a fabulous event!” ~Emma
In addition to our breastfeeding class, hands-on practice, and Q&A time, each of our attendees walked away with grab bags worth over $150, a lunch from Blue Lemon and a whole new support network including new friends and four lactation professionals! Here’s my team of educators, they also help us have good coverage for in-person and online consults! You can book with one of us here.
L to R: Lacey Parr CLEC, Stephanie Hadfield IBCLC, Lindsey Shipley IBCLC, Kristin Gourley IBCLC
Shannon Weight Photography was there to capture the event for us, and did a fantastic job! Check her out for maternity, newborn, and lifestyle photography in UT and Salt Lake County! You can get $30 off a full session in 2017 if you book by March 19th! Email her at weightphotography@gmail.com.
Our venue was phenomenal. We loved having our class at the Loft at Brick Canvas at Thanksgiving Point. The classy backdrop was ideal for our class and we couldn’t have asked for better service. Thanks Brick Canvas for being such great hosts!
Grab bags
We were so happy to be able to work with such wonderful sponsors to contribute to our event and help keep ticket costs down! Lillemer, Lil Buds breast comfort packs was our headlining sponsor. We have loved them from the beginning because of the comfort they can bring to engorgement, plugged ducts, and more! They can be used for heating or cooling packs and are made of lavender and flaxseed.
Our grab bags were valued at over $150 and each one included all these goodies!
Blanqi leggings. These are made particularly for expecting and new moms with a supportive waist band while still being slim and stylish.
We were super excited to share Bamboobies with our moms. They are a great option for nursing pads – comfortable and reusable! You can save 20% using code ‘LLINK20’ on their site.
Loved giving Lillemer’s Lil Buds to each one of our moms. Use code ‘LLINK’ for 10% off on their site.
Milkful Lactation Oat Bars supplied some awesome bars for our mamas. They are so yummy and good for mama and baby! You can use the code ‘LLINK’ for 15% off your order at Milkful if you missed the class or need to stock up again. 😉
Sweet n Swag also included a pair of infant moccasins in every grab bag. You can use code ‘LLINK’ for 15% off total purchase on their site.
Undercover Mama also gave out their classic nursing tank (that attaches to any bra!). Use code LLINK for 20% off anything in their online store, we really love their nursing dress!
Persnickety Prints provided our wonderful class outlines. They print newborn announcements, memory books, calendars, and more! Use code ‘LLINK10’ for $10 off any purchase of $50 or more. They ship right to your door!
Chatbooks You can also use the code ‘LLINK’ to get your first book free!
Blue Lemon also gave our attendees some swag to take home and provided a delicious lunch.
If you couldn’t make it to class you can still win one of these grab bags here!
Class instruction
The main event! My presentation is jam-packed with the best research-based breastfeeding tips and tricks. This includes info on the first feed, how to latch, how to hand-express and more! One tip I shared in class is how crucial skin-to-skin contact is right after birth and beyond. I reminded our attendees that as soon as baby is born (for most moms and babies), baby can be laid on your tummy. Research shows this is the best way for baby to transition to life outside the womb! Vital signs can be taken on mama’s chest and measurements, footprints, and baths can wait. This information can be an empowering tool for moms to initiate breastfeeding in a natural, progressive way.
Here is what one mom had to say about the class instruction,
“This was amazing. I couldn’t even compare it to the breastfeeding class I took before I had my first. There was so much useful information and helped me feel so much more prepared!” ~Megan
Our attendees love taking notes on the provided class outline, printed by Persnickety Prints.
Another attendee commented:
“I thought it was the best thing I’ve done, education wise, in my pregnancy so far! It was so incredibly helpful and I’m so excited to buy the video breastfeeding classes!”
Mingling & Photo booth
We don’t like to let pregnant mamas sit too long, so we had a break to stretch our legs and take some fun pics!
We love having moms and babies in our class!
Hands-on-learning
We were super excited to have so many moms in class. In order for every mom to get individual hands-on practice, we broke out into four groups led by IBCLCs and lactation educators.
Lacey Parr CLEC hogging all the babies!
Practicing with the Ergobaby nursing pillow – supports skin-to-skin positioning!
Stephanie Hadfield IBCLC leading her breakout group!
Here I am answering questions and getting to know my Lactation Link Moms! {Ergobaby nursing pillow}
Kristin Gourley IBCLC discussing cup feeding with her breakout group
Interactive learning experience
We make sure that our attendees are able to have time to ask their questions. Making sure our community of moms feels supported and heard is a big part of who we are. From one attendee, “I loved that I felt comfortable to ask questions before, during and after class.”
Lunch + meeting moms
Pregnant mamas, new mamas…we all need to EAT well and Blue Lemon hit the spot! The food was amazing and we loved having more opportunity to talk with moms one-on-one and answer more questions.
More classes and events
If you couldn’t make it to this class, we have you covered! You can check out our video breastfeeding classes. You can watch them anytime, anywhere, from any smart device. You can also enter our giveaway of two of our amazing class grab bags {each one valued at $150!}
Our next in-person class is in Lehi again on May 6th, register now!
Come see us at the Empowering Fearless Birth event On February 18th in Sandy, Utah. We’ll have some awesome giveaways there! You can come meet more of the team and get some exclusive promos. I’ll also be leading a discussion there. Don’t miss out!
Thanks for stopping by,
xoxo Lindsey Shipley + The Lactation Link Team
I’ve also created a free e-mail course to help you get breastfeeding started on the right foot! Click the image below to get started.
Bringing meals. Coordinate with family and friends to create a meal train for the family for several days or weeks. Another option is a sending them a meal delivery service to cut down on time spent planning and purchasing food.
