Breastfeeding, Bottles and Beyond Course Offered by Our Friends From Adoption Learning Partners

 Breastfeeding, Bottles and Beyond

Infant Feeding Options for Adoptive Parents

In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month, ALP is offering Breastfeeding, Bottles and Beyond. Adoptive parent and lactation consultant Alyssa Schnell helps parents and prospective parents navigate the world of infant feeding. Adoptive parents are not limited to formula and bottles. And if neither formula nor breastfeeding quite fit, let us help you find other options.

Alyssa Schnell can help families discover feeding options available that suit your family.

Topics will include:

• Nutrition Options – including parent’s own milk, donor milk, and infant formula.
• The basics on inducing lactation – induction, transitioning, latching for breast/chestfeeding.
• Supporting & Supplementing with the use of nursing supplements, finger feeding, and bottle feeding.
• Comfort Nursing & Milk Sharing – Details, resources, and how to access support for this choice.
• Guidance for each option – Parental health, infant health and development, time factors, financial resources, and support required for each option.