lactation training for doulas and midwives
This class is for doulas and midwives who already understand the basics of supporting parents and babies, and are looking to deepen their understanding of the dynamics of lactation and milk production.
Topics include:
Understanding newborn reflexes and their role in breastfeeding and comfortable latch
Importance of postural support
Reading infant body language during feeding
Teaching hand expression
Building a robust milk production
Normal breastfeeding rhythms
First week engorgement
Assessing how feeding is going
Helping partners help the breastfeeding parent
Ways midwives can support families when baby can’t drive milk production on their own
Ways doulas can help parents without stepping out of their scope of practice
Fee: $175
Upcoming Dates: Saturday, June 3 — 10:00am - 2:30pm
“As a practicing birth doula this course was everything I wanted and more. Molly & Janaki grounded us in practical application, what really comes up with clients and birthers who are in need of aid in real time and helpful tools for remembering and recognizing common gaps in knowledge and norms. I feel so much more equipped to support the clients in my life both pre and postpartum, and I would recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their knowledge for personal or professional use. My only wish was that it was longer!”
— Katie S.
“As a newer doula, this workshop provided me with some practical tools and information that I’ll be able to put to use right away with my clients. Molly and Janaki are so welcoming and it felt really reassuring to better understand what makes sense for a doula to offer or recommend to clients and what should flag making a referral to an IBCLC. I highly recommend this class to all birth workers!”
— Meredith W.
“All new doulas, you gotta take this! It is the best lactation class around for doulas!”
— Ilka F.
“Even for experienced doulas. I have my LEC, but I know I can totally benefit from this and the experience of these awesome IBCLCs.”
— Michelle G.