Lactation 101: Breastfeeding Education Before Baby Arrives
Prepare for Breastfeeding with Confidence — Not Confusion
Feeding your baby shouldn’t feel like a guessing game.
Lactation 101 is a foundational breastfeeding education class designed to help expectant parents understand how breastfeeding and milk production work before their baby arrives.
Instead of learning everything while exhausted and overwhelmed, this class gives you clear, evidence-based guidance so you can start feeding with confidence.
What Is Lactation 101?
Lactation 101 is a prenatal lactation education class focused on preparation — not crisis support.
This class helps you:
Understand how lactation works
Know what’s normal in the early days after birth
Recognize when feeding is going well
Know when and how to seek support if needed
It’s ideal for first-time parents or anyone who wants to feel more prepared for breastfeeding or chestfeeding.
Led by an Experienced Lactation Educator
Lactation 101 is led by Leah Hairston, MSSW, CD, CLC, CEO & Founder of Sweet Bee Services.
Leah brings years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum transitions, with a focus on realistic, evidence-based, and non-judgmental education.
What You’ll Learn in Lactation 101
This breastfeeding class covers the topics parents most often wish they understood sooner:
Breastfeeding & Milk Production
How milk production works
What supports — and disrupts — milk supply
What to expect in the first hours and days after birth
Latch & Milk Transfer
How to recognize an effective latch
Signs your baby is transferring milk
Common early challenges and how to respond
Postpartum Feeding Preparation
Newborn feeding cues and patterns
What’s normal vs. when to seek help
Partner support during feeding
Setting realistic expectations for the early postpartum period
This class focuses on preparation, not pressure.
Why Take a Lactation Class Before Baby Arrives?
Many feeding challenges aren’t caused by lack of effort — they’re caused by lack of preparation.
Taking a prenatal breastfeeding class can help you:
Reduce stress in the early postpartum period
Recognize normal newborn behavior
Advocate for feeding support when needed
Feel more confident navigating feeding decisions
Education before birth helps prevent confusion later.
Who This Lactation Class Is For
Lactation 101 is a great fit if you:
Are pregnant and planning to breastfeed or chestfeed
Want clear, realistic lactation education
Prefer learning before problems arise
Want evidence-based guidance without judgment or pressure
Are taking a childbirth class and want to add feeding preparation
Class Format & Details
Live, instructor-led lactation education
Evidence-based and practical
Time for questions and discussion
Inclusive and supportive learning environment
Register for Lactation 101
Prepare now so you’re not learning everything for the first time at 2 a.m.