This course
Breastfeeding
$47
- Two and a half hours of self-paced video lessons
- Comprehensive downloadable workbook
- Practical guidance and hands-on tips for the first weeks
Breastfeeding
Feed your baby with confidence.
A self-paced class on what normal infant feeding looks like, how to read your baby's cues and how to work through the challenges that come up in the first weeks.
$47
- Self-paced online class
- 2.5 hours
- Video + workbook
- Anna Rodney, M.Ed.Your instructor
- 15+ yearssupporting families
- 2.5 hours2.5 hours
- Video + workbookPractice and revisit as you go
Know what's normal, and what to do when it isn't.
Understanding what is normal with infant feeding is the first step to success. Breastfeeding gives you that baseline and the practical tips that go with it.
Why breastfeeding helps
The benefits for both parent and baby, plainly explained.
Reading cues
Understand your baby's hunger and fullness cues.
Schedules and pacing
What to expect from feeding schedules and paced bottle feeding.
Working through challenges
Strategies for the common difficulties in the first weeks.
Positioning and latch
The practical mechanics, demonstrated.
Building confidence
How to trust what you're seeing and when to ask for help.
What families say
Words from families who have taken BBU classes.
“Their birth class and breastfeeding class really put me at ease.”
“These classes were super helpful for my husband and I! I was pretty nervous about all things birth, but their birth class and breastfeeding class really put me at ease.”
“These classes were really helpful for my partner and I. We feel so much more confident about going into birth now. I had no idea what to expect before these classes. We also took the class to prepare for breastfeeding and caring for our new little cutie pie. 10 out of 10 recommend. You wouldn't believe how much you don't know about caring for a newborn before you take these classes.”
“As a first-time parent, I felt overwhelmed by all the information out there, but this course broke everything down into clear, supportive, and easy-to-understand lessons. They made me feel confident and empowered going into labor and early parenthood.”
“Birth and Baby University is so helpful. I was able to take so many great classes to help me prepare for birth.”
“We absolutely loved these classes! So informative and we liked that we could pause for the day and resume when we had time. I highly recommend them to all expectant parents.”
Your instructor
Learn with Anna Rodney, M.Ed.
Anna is a Lactation Educator and Newborn Care Specialist. She teaches feeding the way she teaches everything: practically, and without judgment about how you choose to feed.
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) with 15+ years supporting families
- Former special-education teacher
- Doula trainer and childbirth educator
- Newborn Care Specialist and Lactation Educator
- Founder of Chicago Family Doulas and Birth & Baby University
What you'll learn
Five sections covering feeding from the first hour through the first weeks. Open any section to see what it covers.
How feeding works The physiology, without the jargon.
- How milk supply establishes
- What the first hours and first days look like
- Why feeding frequency matters early on
Reading your baby's cues Knowing when and how much.
- Hunger cues before crying starts
- Fullness and satiety signs
- Cluster feeding and growth spurts
Positioning and latch Getting the mechanics right.
- Common positions and when each helps
- What a comfortable latch looks like
- Signs feeding is going well
Schedules and bottles Feeding in real life.
- What to expect from feeding schedules
- Paced bottle feeding, step by step
- Combining breast and bottle
Troubleshooting When something isn't working.
- Common challenges and what helps
- When to contact a lactation consultant
- Where to get help through BBU and Learn
How it works
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Enroll in the class
Check out securely and access the class through the BBU student portal.
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Learn at your own pace
Watch before baby arrives, and revisit the sections you need afterwards.
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Keep the workbook handy
Use the cue reference and feeding log in the first weeks at home.
Choose how you'd like to prepare
Take Breastfeeding on its own, or choose the All Access Class Pass for five core classes.
Optional upgrade: All Access Class Pass
The information every expecting parent deserves before baby arrives.
$149 total
Get all five classes for $102 more
| Preparing for Your Hospital Birth | $97 |
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| Intro to Childbirth | $97 |
| Comfort Measures | $67 |
| Bringing Home Baby | $97 |
| Breastfeeding (this course) | $47 |
| Bought separately | $405 |
| Bundle total | $149 |
Save $256
A separate purchase you choose instead of the single class. Nothing is added to your order automatically.
Get all five classes for $149Questions, answered.
Who is this class for?
Anyone planning to breastfeed, and the partner or support person who will be helping.
What if I'm planning to combination feed or pump?
The class covers paced bottle feeding and combining breast and bottle, so it is useful whether you feed directly, pump, or do both.
Can my partner take it with me?
Yes, and partners are encouraged to. The class is built so you can watch together.
When do I take the class?
Whenever it suits you. The class is online and self-paced, so you can watch on your own schedule and revisit the videos.
What's included?
Video lessons you can watch at your own pace, plus a downloadable workbook to practice and keep.
How is this different from the All Access Class Pass?
Breastfeeding ($47) is one class. The All Access Class Pass ($149) includes it plus Preparing for Your Hospital Birth, Intro to Childbirth, Comfort Measures and Bringing Home Baby.
Who can I contact with a question?
Email info@birthandbabyuniversity.com and the BBU team will help.
Start feeding with a plan.
Breastfeeding is $47, self-paced and about two and a half hours.