Whether one is a first time mother or a long time mama there are great local resources offering help. For example, Uintah Basin Medical Center offers free Lactation Counseling through classes for both current and future breastfeeding mothers. These classes are in addition to the monthly prenatal classes. The classes cover such topics as magical hour,. feeding cues, latching, positioning, pumping and storing milk, mastitis and pain concerns. Four Certified Lactation Counselors will be teaching the classes that are starting on Thursday, November 12th, and will continue on the 2nd Thursday of every other month. Classes are held at the UBMC OB Department from 1 to 2pm. Please RSVP by calling (435) 722-6150. While the classes are free and everyone is encouraged to come, mothers are asked to bring their infants while leaving other kids at home.
