Breastfeeding

UNICEF (2018) and WHO (2011), in their global strategy for infant and child nutrition, recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life and its continuation until at least 2 years of age along with the introduction of appropriate and safe complementary foods for the proper development of the child.

breastfeeding course

I accompany you in breastfeeding

Good breastfeeding support during pregnancy and the postpartum period has been shown to increase the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding (McFadden, et al. et al, 2017).

It is vitally important for parents to know the benefits of breastfeeding and the risks of formula feeding both in the short and long term for the baby's health and for the mother's health (Victora et al, 2016)

Many women feel more secure in their own environment as they are more in control of what is going on around them, have more freedom of movement, more intimacy, more capacity for physical and emotional spontaneity, and have been able to build a family relationship of mutual trust with the midwife who accompanies them.

Activities 2023-2024

Breastfeeding and postpartum support group

📍Manlleu Green Clinic
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 11h.
Start on 13 September
Financial contribution:
30€ per month
20€ single session
Av. Roma, 150
Manlleu
📞93 850 76 59
📱616 34 82 65
https://laclinicaverda.com/contacte/

📍Espai la Tribu in Vic
Every Monday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Start on 18 September
Financial contribution
60€ monthly
20€ single session
Registration link
C/ Joan Puig, 2
Vic
📱633 30 64 47
espailatribudevic@gmail.com

Objectives and Methodology

As a birth professional I respect the decisions made by parents at all times (Ministry of the Presidency, 2015) as autonomous and responsible individuals, ensuring that they have been properly informed about all existing options, especially with regard to newborn feeding.

I offer:

  • Breastfeeding support group: from September 2023. Every Monday from 11am to 1pm at Espai La Tribu, C/ Pare Coll 7, Vic.
  • individual sessions for support, assessment and coping with breastfeeding problems
  • assessment of ankyloglossia (sublingual frenulum), frenotomy if necessary and subsequent follow up

What do I offer as a professional?

  • offer mothers a space/time where they can get support during breastfeeding
  • to ensure the physiology of breastfeeding, supporting and discovering the skills, attitudes and knowledge of mothers to ensure successful breastfeeding.
  • to clearly teach the basic steps for putting the baby to the breast and to recognise a good latch-on
  • help to recognise different sucking rhythms and their benefits
  • support and promote breastfeeding on demand to ensure both the baby's good development and the mother's optimal recovery during the postpartum period.
  • provide a safe space to discuss questions, concerns and fears about infant feeding
  • offer practical and healthy options for initiating and continuing breastfeeding
  • offer practical and healthy options for returning to work without abandoning breastfeeding
  • informing about the benefits of co-sleeping (UNICEF, 2014)
  • to advise and offer situation-specific options for problematic breastfeeding situations
  • provide adequate support for pregnant mothers to become familiar with breastfeeding to optimise the initiation of breastfeeding.

Testimonials

"I don't know if I can ever find a way to express all that you have transmitted to me in a few words. First of all I would like to tell you how grateful I am, it has been fantastic to meet you and I am honoured that you have shared your great knowledge with us. I come out of the classes, week after week, more and more focused and calm with the final process of pregnancy. Without a doubt, everything is becoming clearer and more enriching. The power of knowing is incredible. This is it, you have totally empowered me, I feel that I am very clear about what I want or don't want during the birth of my son and at the same time you have helped to awaken in me the mammal that we carry inside, the one that lets it flow and feels prepared for whatever may happen. Thank you infinite Imma, from the bottom of my heart".
Aina March
"It has been a very enriching course. An alternative to the typical pre-birth course. Much closer and more personalised. Led by a great professional with a spirit full of experience and knowledge. A close and decisive person who is worth listening to. A welcoming space where you can get to know the process of pregnancy and childbirth, to understand it and live it without fear and with the freedom and security that comes from knowing what is happening. Thanks to Imma for organising a course like this. Highly recommended"
Lydia
"The childbirth preparation course given by Imma approached us, in a very respectful and scientifically based way, to everything related to childbirth and postpartum. We understood how the woman's physiology works, the rhythms of a normal birth, the establishment of lactation, the postpartum period and the important role of the couple in the whole process. In fact, it was a before and after, because in just a few sessions, and with the large amount of contrasted information that she provided us with, we were able to decide on the birth option and accompaniment that we wanted. We left this course confident, capable and informed to start walking the great journey of parenthood. We were extremely grateful for everything you offered us Imma!"
Rachel 

Midwife breastfeeding

Contact me to clarify any doubts you may have, it will be a pleasure to help you resolve the concerns that arise in these important moments of our lives.

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680-24-34-31