It is important to the nurses at Carbon County Public Health to help women to get off to a great start! We have a variety of educational opportunities that help to promote, educate, and encourage women to breastfeed, including:
· Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding Class
· Pregnancy Counseling
· Nurse Family Partnership
· Prenatal classes that include breastfeeding information throughout
· A variety of videos, handouts, and prepared slideshows
· Lactation Consultation after the baby is born
· Baby Weight checks to demonstrate adequate intake
· Support and encouragement