Trust Breastfeeding Workshop at HypnoBirthing of CT (with Rhonda Trust, PhD)

Rhonda Trust, PhD and Policy and Advocacy Chair of the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition has partnered exclusively with HypnoBirthing of CT to host quarterly breastfeeding workshops for pregnant women and mothers of newborns.  These events are open to the general public, but HypnoBirthing of CT clients receive two-week advance registration and a 40% discount on all Trust Breastfeeding workshops.

Format
This is a 3-hour workshop that is designed as a fun social event for new mothers.  We start off by enjoying a complete gourmet, organic lunch, home-cooked on the premises by a professional chef.  Each registrant takes home a binder of laminated materials to keep, and also receives one free half-hour of in-home lactation counseling by Rhonda Trust that is good for up to one year.

The Trust Breastfeeding workshop includes:
- The Stages of Lactation
- Proper Latch (with video)
- Anatomy of a baby’s stomach when breastfed vs. formula-fed, and how the baby’s stomach changes physically after 1 oz of formula
- Six physiological challenges (e.g. clogged ducts, swaddling) that can interfere with successful breastfeeding
- Five medical interventions (e.g. IVs, pacifiers) that can interfere with successful breastfeeding
- How to hand-express
- Definition of “Baby Friendly” hospital, and which 3 Connecticut and 4 New York hospitals have earned the designation
- Your breastfeeding rights in Connecticut
- Filtering through misinformation commonly provided by medical providers/pediatricians about weight gain and skewed growth charts made by pharmaceutical companies selling formula
- the three possibilities in the ”feeding hierarchy” to try before introducing formula
- a review of your binder of handouts and 47-page Breastfeeding book that is provided to all registrants.

Plan on experiencing a heartwarming, interactive and highly informative event.  The next Trust Breastfeeding worskhop at HBCT will take place Saturday, February 25th, 2012.

Contact Info@HypnoBirthingCT.com for details or call (203) 952-7299 to reserve your spot.

What People Are Saying…

“The breastfeeding workshop was extremely beneficial to my future as a mother. It empowered confidence in my ability to care for my baby after his birth.  Throughout my pregnancy I had questions that challenged my desire to breastfeed. Rhonda not only answered them, she covered others I had not thought of and separated myth from reality. I was also heartened by the women in attendance, which included seasoned breastfeeding moms and those expecting their first child. The environment created was one of inspiration, support, and respect which cannot be matched elsewhere. As a soon-to-be first time mom, I look forward to breastfeeding with a new sense of excitement and trust in my body, and reassurance that solutions exist should I come across difficulties. I am so happy Trust Breastfeeding is available to HypnoBirthingCT moms. Thank you Rhonda for your invaluable knowledge and Cynthia for your continued dedication to women desiring a beautiful birth experience and life beyond pregnancy!”
- Zina Aghdasi, Stamford CT

I had the pleasure of attending the Trust Breastfeeding workshop held at HypnobirthingCT.  The first thing I can possibly say about is – WOW!  What a wonderful experience.  Cynthia and Rhonda had every detail perfectly executed from the atmosphere to the lunch to the beautiful handouts to go along with Rhonda’s stellar presentation.  As a first time pregnant mom I found it incredibly helpful to be surrounded by a group of pregnant women and moms (both seasoned and new).  Rhonda was friendly, approachable and incredibly knowledgable and was able to answer the many questions our group asked her.  As a doula in Stamford, I am thrilled to have Rhonda as a resource to refer my clients to should they have any questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding.  I would most certainly recommend that any soon to be mom, or even moms who are breastfeeding currently, attend and take in as much information as they possibly can.  I can most assuredly say that I’ll be attendance at any follow-up workshops offered by this incredible duo.
- Ashley Ortelli, Stamford CT

Cynthia, the breastfeeding workshop was awesome!  There was so much valuable information. The food was delicious once again, and the materials in the binder are very helpful. I had not expected to get a binder to take home, so that was a bonus.  The workshop was definitely the right combination of professional and casual, too.  My mom was so impressed with everything and thought you were an amazing woman who is very passionate about her work and I totally agree.
Cassen Brunetti, Fairfield CT

 

“Cynthia, What a great day!  Rhonda was informative and fun.  I thought the luncheon was so well done, too.  I have to say, I think you are such a wonderful soul!  I am so grateful that our paths have crossed.  With love, Kristin”
- Kristen Haas, Woodbridge CT