Breastfeeding Classes for Doulas Enhance your support skills for moms and babies!

Breastfeeding Basics doula training

Breastfeeding Basics
for Doulas

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Breastfeeding Basics
Fee $90

This 8-hour self-paced class created by lactation expert Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC will give you a solid foundation in the basics of breastfeeding. Update your knowledge in this field. Much has been learned in recent years! Topics include:

  • Basic breast anatomy and physiology
  • Impact of the birth experience on breastfeeding
  • Benefit of skin-to-skin contact and self-attachment
  • How do you know baby is getting enough?
  • A review of positioning and latch
  • When to refer to a lactation professional or medical care provider

This class is included in both our Birth & Postpartum Doula Training programs and does not need to be purchased separately if you are investing in doula training. Class fulfills a certification requirement for Birth Doulas through Lifespan Doulas.

breastfeeding classes for doulas

Breastfeeding Support Skills
for Doulas

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Breastfeeding Support
Fee $90

This 8-hour self-paced course, created by lactation expert Barbara Robertson, MA IBCLC, focuses on how doulas can support breastfeeding mothers through a variety of common challenges and special needs. Topics include:

  • Common problems and solutions
  • Special needs babies, multiples, and premature infants
  • Pumping and alternative feeding methods
  • Keys to breastfeeding success
  • Emotional support of the breastfeeding family
  • Breastfeeding education, dispelling common myths

This class is included in our Postpartum Doula Training program and does not need to be purchased separately. Birth doulas may opt to enhance their skills with this training.

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Meet the instructor, Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC.

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Dynamic, Expert Training

We employ a proven, dynamic blend of teaching methods that adult learners of all ages find effective and enjoyable.

Study modules include downloadable tools and guides, videos, quizzes, case studies, skill-building exercises, templates for creating your own materials for use with clients, abundant resources, and more.

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Breastfeeding Basics
Fee $90
*** REGISTER NOW ***
Breastfeeding Support
Fee $90

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These breastfeeding courses are for you if ...

You want to provide current information and exceptional support to breastfeeding mothers and babies.

You completed a birth doula training that did not ground you in all the basics of breastfeeding education. It's the missing piece!

You need to complete a requirement for birth doula certification.

You are a seasoned birth professional but your breastfeeding information is out of date.

Your Instructor

Barbara Robertson

Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC

Barbara is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and holds master’s degree in education. She is co-owner of LactaLearning, a state-of-the-art professional lactation training company. 

Barbara founded The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor in 2008 where she teaches breastfeeding classes for parents, runs support groups, and is in private practice as a lactation consultant.