Yo Mama Yoga

BREASTFEEDING CLASSES

Breastfeeding Classes with Cynthia Epps $85 per couple Cynthia's work is research based using the most current models for infant feeding developed by Dr. James McKenna, Dr. Jack Newman, Dr. Jane Morton, and Dr. Nils Berstrom. Although breastfeeding is promoted as "natural", it is natural for the human female mammal to produce milk for her baby after birth, and the techniques of feeding, soothing, and comforting her baby with her body are learned. This class addresses how we lost this critical transference of skills during the previous century, and how the new parents can come together to restore this paradigm within their new family. Topics covered in this class include the benefits of breastfeeding, basic holds, early infant cues, tips for writing a breastfeeding birth plan, collection and storage of breast milk and where to find future support.
Cynthia Epps, MS, IBCLC, is a metabolic nutritionist and board certified lactation consultant in private practice in the Los Angeles area. She trained at UCLA, the Pump Station in Santa Monica and the Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Her practice includes in-home lactation consults, transitioning to solids and gentle weaning. Her mission is to teach new mothers how to navigate the first year of motherhood while giving themselves and their babies the very best start in their new life.