This Lactation for Doulas class will help you learn the basics of supporting nursing families, and meets the requirements for DONA certification. 

Topics include:

- Benefits and Barriers to Lactation - Inclusivity, Representation, and Inequities in Lactation Support

- Anatomy and Physiology

- Beyond a Good Latch: Relationship Building between Parent and Baby 

- Positioning and Attachment 

- How Lactation Evolves in the First Hours, Days, and Weeks

- Common Lactation Challenges 

- The Role of the Doula and Making Referrals