Breastfeeding Support Skills for Doulas
This 8-hour self-paced class, 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.
Welcome & Course Instructions
Meet Barbara Robertson!
Learner Objectives for Module 1
Lesson 1.1 Engorgement
Lesson 1.2 Thrush or yeast infections
Lesson 1.3 More on yeast infections
Lesson 1.4 Plugged ducts
Lesson 1.5 Sore nipples
Lesson 1.6 Low milk supply
Lesson 1.7 Baby who is not latching
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Learner Objectives for Module 2
Lesson 2.1 Preterm babies
Lesson 2.2 Breastfeeding Multiples
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Learner Objectives for Module 3
Lesson 3.1 Hand expression
Lesson 3.2 Breast pumps & pumping
Lesson 3.3 Haakaa article
Lesson 3.4 Storage of human milk
Lesson 3.5 Alternative feeding methods & paced bottle feeding
Lesson 3.6 Paced bottle feeding video
Lesson 3.7 Paced bottle feeding handout (may be shared with no changes)
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Learner Objectives for Module 4
Lesson 4.1 Keys to success
Lesson 4.2 Providing breastfeeding education
Lesson 4.3 Dispelling common myths
Lesson 4.4 Partners & breastfeeding
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