Breastfeeding 101

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Hands-On Breastfeeding Education For Expectant Parents

Breastfeeding might be natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In this down-to-earth, info-packed class, you’ll learn what to expect, how to handle the hard stuff, and how to feel confident feeding your baby from day one (instead of overwhelmed and Googling at 3am).

Because being prepared changes everything.

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What You’ll Learn in Breastfeeding 101:

How to latch, position, and build milk supply from the start

What to expect in the first hours, days, and weeks

How to know if your baby is getting enough milk

Tips for handling common challenges like pain or low supply

How your support person can help during feedings

How and When to start pumping or bottle feeding if you choose

Confidence to advocate for your feeding goals

Plus: Live Q&A, take-home resources, and a superbill for possible insurance reimbursement

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Upcoming Classes

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Breastfeeding 101 is a 3-hour in-person class held here at The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County from 10am-1pm.

Class Dates:

2026 Dates:

August 22

October 17

Additional dates coming soon!

Email hello@breastfeedOC.comto join the interest list.

Start learning today with our ONLINE course option!
We now have our popular Breastfeeding 101 course ONLINE with instant access! Learn more here.

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Class Fee

$125 per duo

(Includes the expectant parent & one support person)

Private Classes $299+ per duo

(Includes the expectant parent & one support person)
Email hello@breastfeedoc.com to inquire about scheduling a private class.

INSURANCE COVERAGE AVAILABLE

You may request a superbill receipt for your class fee. Submit a superbill receipt to your insurance directly to request a reimbursement claim. We cannot promise any type of reimbursement.

Interested in a class in the future? Contact Us Here.

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  • What Other Parents are Saying

    “I feel so much more prepared for my baby to arrive! I feel confident going into motherhood after your class. If you are a new mama, do yourself a favor and reach out to Leora!”

  • What Other Parents are Saying

    “The Breastfeeding Center Lactation Consultants are the most intelligent, kind, and resourceful people I have met when it comes to breastfeeding. They are clear in explaining things, open for questions, and made it FUN! I would recommend this class to all my pregnant friends!”

  • What Other Parents are Saying

    “OUTSTANDING! Took the breastfeeding and lactation class today. Learned so much. So organized, well presented, straightforward, very helpful. Took what could easily be a firehose of overwhelming information and curated it perfectly. So you leave feeling empowered, not overwhelmed. Nothing beats hands-on instruction and support. Thank you!”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All registrations include the expecting parent and one support person! You do not need to do anything extra to enroll your partner or support person. We are so glad they are joining!

  • YES! We will gladly provide a superbill receipt once you have completed our class. You can use this superbill receipt to file a reimbursement claim directly with your insurance provider.

  • Our Breastfeeding 101 class is a 3-hour comprehensive breastfeeding class covering milk supply, latching, feeding frequencies, how to know baby is getting enough milk and more! We cover all the basics we feel you need to know to get breastfeeding established and off to a great start!

    Our private prenatal consultations are 30-60 minutes and are great to get some information along with asking specific questions, reviewing your pump settings and even a flange fitting!

    Many families choose to do BOTH our Breastfeeding 101 class followed by a private prenatal consultation. Whichever you choose we are sure you will feel better prepared for your little one’s arrival.

  • We recommend taking this class around 28-36 weeks of your pregnancy.

  • Our Breastfeeding 101 class is perfect for anyone expecting a baby who wants to feel confident and prepared to feed their little one. Whether you plan to exclusively breastfeed, pump, or combine bottles and nursing, this class provides the tips, tricks, and know-how you need to begin your feeding journey feeling informed and empowered. Partners are encouraged to attend.

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Your insurance may cover your consultations!

​The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County offers lactation consultations that may be fully covered by insurance for eligible families. They are in-network with most Aetna PPO plans and collaborate with The Lactation Network and Wildflower Health to provide services for Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, United and Multi-Plan policyholders. To verify your coverage and potentially access free lactation support, visit their insurance page for detailed instructions. ​

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