Breastfeeding Doula Course
This 30-hour training is for doulas who want more concrete, hands-on experience working with breastfeeding families.
This course is for you if:
- You want more concrete, hands-on experience to really work with breastfeeding families
- You want instructors who work with breastfeeding families every day
- You want the convenience of some online learning combined with the community of online Zoom work
- You want the experience of working with real breastfeeding families
- You want passionate, knowledgeable instructors who use the latest education methods for effective learning
Hybrid Learning Model: Pre-Work + Discussion
This course uses a hybrid-learning model: 15 hours of independent pre-work (reading, videos, podcasts, and assignments) done at your own pace, and then two live Zoom days of discussion, working with families, and practicing skills.
This training offers skills to help with:
- Communicating more effectively
- Sore nipples and/or breasts
- Latching and positioning issues
- Worries about breastmilk supply
- Preterm babies
- Twins and multiples
- Parents' plans for returning to work
5 Reasons You Will Love This Course
1
We are educators first. Then we fell in love with breastfeeding.
2
We use online technology to its fullest to provide you a rich and rewarding educational experience!
3
The combination of doing pre-work so you have the foundations and then our live Zoom days will help cement your learning.
4
By working with both birth and postpartum doulas for over 17 years we know what doulas need to know to help!
5
We offer so many resources for you so you can know exactly where to go to get accurate and current breastfeeding information.
Meet Your Instructor
Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC has been training doulas for over 17 years. We know the skills you need to help your clients reach their breastfeeding/chestfeeding goals. Doulas, advance your breastfeeding knowledge and support skills!
Course Costs
Cost for this 35-hour training with ONE payment:
Dates will be announced in the future!
$399 Early bird
$469 Regular price
Cost for this 35-hour training with THREE payments:
Dates will be announced in the future!
$450 Early Bird price
Three payments of $150
$525 Regular price - Three payments of $175
For your second and third payments, you will be making arrangements directly with our office.
Other Details
Dates will be scheduled in the future.