Lactation for Doulas
This course by Jada Shapiro, Boober founder, boosts doulas' confidence in early lactation support, focusing on prenatal prep and initial nursing. Includes proof of course form for certain certifications.
Intro to Lactation for Doulas!
Meet Jada, Founder of Boober/Birth Day Presence
Doulas: We're at the First Feed
Prenatal questions to ask your clients
Optimizing Support for Bodyfeeding/Breastfeeding
Delaying newborn procedures: Ask providers prenatally
Resources: to support lactation
Things clients can do to prepare prenatally
Setting & Achieving Goals
Skin-To-Skin
Supporting the First Feed in a Hospital: The IBCLC visit
Pain in Lactation: What does it indicate and how to help
How Many Times a Day to Feed Baby?
How Often Will You Feed Your Baby?
Frequent Feeding Builds Milk Supply
Colostrum vs. Mature Milk
Engorgement
Diapers in The First Days: Is baby getting enough?
How Long is a Feed?
Burping & Spitting Up
Latch Basics
5 Common Nursing Positions
Key Points, Ideal Latch, & Poor Latch
Disparities in Lactation
CDC disparities
Pumping & Bottle Feeding
Bottlefeeding Tips
Human Milk Storage
Correct Pumping
Partner Support
When to reach out for help!