August Breastfeeding Events Calendar 2014

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Central Kentucky has many resources to help moms on their breastfeeding journey.

Looking for more breastfeeding help? Contact Doraine Bailey, IBCLC, Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Department: 859-288-2348 or Dorainef.Bailey@ky.gov.

August 2

Big Latch On Lexington: 10 a.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Breastfeeding mothers and babies gather to ‘simultaneously breastfeed’ as part of an international celebration. Free and open to breastfeeding families. Sponsored by Mindful Moms of Lexington.

August 4

Breastfeeding Class: 6-8 p.m., St. Joseph Hospital-East Women’s Hospital, 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. $25 per couple, only for those delivering at St. Joseph. Register by calling (859) 967-2229 or online at www.saintjosephhealthcare.org/baby.

August 6

Mama to Mama: 4-6 p.m., Georgetown Health Department, 300 E. Washington St., Georgetown. Connect with other pregnant mamas to learn about having a healthy baby and feeding and caring for a newborn. For more information, call (502) 417-6806 or email Info@mamatomama.us.

August 7

Hens and Chicks Group: 2:30 p.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Connect with other pregnant and new mamas to learn about having a healthy baby and feeding and caring for a newborn. For more information, visit www.baby-moon.org.

Babies’ Best Start breastfeeding class: 5:30 p.m., Madison Co. Health Dept, 216 Boggs Lane, Richmond. Free. For more information or to pre-register, call (859) 623-7312 or (859) 986-1192.

Nursing Your Infant: 6:30-9:30 p.m., UK Good Samaritan Hospital, Conference Room A, 310 S. Limestone St. $25 per couple, only for those delivering at UK. For more information or to pre-register, call (859) 323-2750.

August 8

Breastfeeding Class: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Boyle County Health Department, Danville. Free, open to everyone. For more information or to pre-register, call (859) 583-1007 or (859) 236-2053.

August 9

Happy Bonding Breastfeeding event: 10 a.m.-noon, Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Displays and information on breastfeeding, and talk with a Lactation Consultant. For more information, call Babies ‘R Us Baby Registry at (859) 263-8598.

August 10

Art of Breastfeeding: 4-5:30 p.m., Baptist Health-Lexington Education Center, 1720 Nicholasville Rd. (Building E, lower level), Free, only for those delivering at Baptist Health-Lexington. Registration not required.  Call (859) 260-6357 or (859) 260-4354 for questions regarding classes.

August 11

Breastfeeding Support Class: 1-2:30 pm, the Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph East, 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Free. Receive encouragement, information and education to support breastfeeding for mom and baby after delivery. For more information, call (859) 967-2229 or visit www.saintjosephhealthcare.org/baby.

Bluegrass Babywearing Group: 12:30 p.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/groups/bluegrassbabywearers/.

August 12

La Leche League of Lexington Monthly meeting: 7:15 p.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free, open to everyone. For more information, call April at (859) 351-9865.

August 13

Mama to Mama: 4-6 p.m., Georgetown Health Department, 300 E. Washington St., Georgetown. Connect with other pregnant mamas to learn about having a healthy baby and feeding and caring for a newborn. For more information, call (502) 417-6806 or email Info@mamatomama.us.

Breastfeeding Basics class: 5:30-7 p.m., Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Department PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Free class for expecting parents, covers how to breastfeed, knowing baby gets enough, and pumps and supplies. Sponsored by the Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Dept. Registration required: call (859) 288-2348.

August 14

Hens and Chicks Group: 2:30 p.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Connect with other pregnant and new mamas to learn about having a healthy baby and feeding and caring for a newborn. For more information, visit www.baby-moon.org.

Rock and Relax Area: August 14-24, at the Kentucky State Fair, Expo Building. Relax, feed a baby, change a diaper, while attending this event.

August 16

Nursing Your Infant: 9 a.m.-noon, UK Good Samaritan Hospital, Conference Room A, 310 S. Limestone St. $25 per couple, only for those delivering at UK. For more information or to pre-register, call (859) 323-2750.

Rock and Relax Area: August 16 & 17, at the AFB Woodland Arts Fair, Woodland Park, Lexington. Relax, feed a baby, change a diaper, while attending this event. Near the playground and picnic shelter.

August 20

Mama to Mama: 4-6 p.m., Georgetown Health Department, 300 E. Washington St., Georgetown. Connect with other pregnant mamas to learn about having a healthy baby and feeding and caring for a newborn. For more information, call (502) 417-6806 or email Info@mamatomama.us.

Breastfeeding Basics Class: 6-8 p.m., Frankfort Medical Pavilion, 279 King’s Daughters Dr., Frankfort. Free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call Consult-A-Nurse at (877) FRMC-MD1 (376-2631) or (502) 226-1655.

August 21

Hens and Chicks Group: 2:30 p.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Connect with other pregnant and new mamas to learn about having a healthy baby and feeding and caring for a newborn. For more information, visit www.baby-moon.org.

Breastfeeding Basics class: 7-8:30 p.m., Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Free class for expecting parents, covers how to breastfeed, knowing baby gets enough, and pumps and supplies. Sponsored by the Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Dept. Registration required: call Babies ‘R Us Baby Registry at (859) 263-8598.

August 22

Attachment Parenting Group: 10:30-11:45 a.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free, open to everyone. For more information visit www.baby-moon.org.

August 25

LLL of Greater Lexington Monthly Meeting: 12:30 p.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free, open to everyone.  For more information, call April at (859) 351-9865.

August 26

Breastfeeding Moms Open House: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Public Health Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Meet with other breastfeeding moms and a lactation consultant to share tips on making breastfeeding easier. Free. Sponsored by the Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Dept. For more information call (859) 288-2348.

Breastfeeding Essentials I class: 7-9 p.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd., $30, open to everyone. Visit www.baby-moon.org to register.

August 27

Mama to Mama: 4-6 p.m., Georgetown Health Department, 300 E. Washington St., Georgetown. Connect with other pregnant mamas to learn about having a healthy baby and feeding and caring for a newborn. For more information, call (502) 417-6806 or email Info@mamatomama.us.

Art of Breastfeeding: 6-7:30 p.m., Baptist Health-Lexington Education Center, 1720 Nicholasville Rd. (Building E, lower level), Free, only for those delivering at Baptist Health-Lexington. Registration not required.  Call (859) 260-6357 or (859) 260-4354 for questions regarding classes.

August 28

Breastfeeding Class: 11 a.m., Clark County Health Department, 400 Professional Ave, Winchester (lower level conference room). Free. For more information, call (859) 744-4482.

Hens and Chicks Group: 2:30 p.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Connect with other pregnant and new mamas to learn about having a healthy baby and feeding and caring for a newborn. For more information, visit www.baby-moon.org.

August 30

Rock and Relax Area: August 30 & 31, at Clark County Pioneer Days, Winchester. Relax, feed a baby, change a diaper, while attending this event.

September 1

Rally to Improve Birth: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 5/3 Pavilion, 215 W. Main Street, Lexington. Maternity Fair and rally to raise awareness about evidence-based care, options for birth, and humanity in childbirth. Free. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ImprovingBirthLexington.

September 2

Breastfeeding Essentials II class: 7-8:30 p.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. $28, follow-up to Breastfeeding Essentials I class, focusing on pumping and working. Visit www.baby-moon.org to register.

September 6

Rock and Relax Area: At the Roots and Heritage Festival, Elm Tree Lane, Lexington. Relax, feed a baby, change a diaper, while attending this event. Located in the KidsFest area near Short Street.