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Breastfeeding Essentials: Embracing the Art and Instinct of Infant Feeding

  • Metta Yoga San Rafael 835 4th Street, Suite B San Rafael, CA 94901 USA (map)

For mamas in the last months of pregnancy and first weeks postpartum, as well as their support people

Develop an understanding of how breastfeeding is guided by natural physiology, innate reflexes, intuition, and learned behavior. Feel inspired and empowered to begin your infant feeding relationship. There will be time to ask questions, discuss expectations or concerns, and practice different breastfeeding positions. Some topics we will explore include:

  • Benefits of breastfeeding for mother, baby, community, and environment.

  • How the physiology of birth influences the initiation of breastfeeding.

  • Ways to support an optimal learning environment for mama and babe through the lense of the primal continuum .

  • Newborn feeding needs and how to know your baby is getting enough.

  • Preventing common problems, and knowing when to reach out for more support.

  • Simple breast self-care practices you can incorporate now to support breast health.

Ashley Merrill Bio

Ashley is Certified Professional Midwife, Lactation Counselor, INNATE Postpartum Care Provider, and mother of two. She is passionate about supporting families through the childbearing cycle and first years postpartum. She entered this work through the study and practice of midwifery, attending births in homes and in birth centers. After experiencing her own transition to motherhood, she shifted focus to postpartum care and lactation. Ashley believes that a caring village is essential for the well-being of mothers and their babies, and also that the wellness of the mama/baby dyad is foundational to the health of our communities.

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