Breastfeeding Class for Doulas

Join us for a 4 hour BREASTFEEDING CLASS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVANCING YOUR EDUCATION, in support of BREASTFEEDING FAMILIES. At the end of this CLASS STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE NEWBORN PARENTS, advanced BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT  (whie remaining within their scope of practice)and teach them new BREASTFEEDING TECHNIQUES. _This 4 hour class fulfills one component of your certification process. A certificate of attendance will be provided._ TOPICS INCLUDE: * Understanding cultural differences and breastfeeding expectations * How doulas can prepare parents for breastfeeding before baby arrives * Breastfeeding basics * The BBB of breastfeeding * Supporting the breastfeeding dyad after a C-birth * Breastsleeping support and the overnight doula * Breastfeeding complications and the role of the doula * Where to find evidence based information and reliable resources Birth and postpartum DOULAS ARE WELCOME. Our CLASSES ARE INTIMATE AND SMALL IN SIZE TO ALLOW FOR CONNECTION BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS AND TIME TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS. INSTRUCTOR: Yana Katzap-Nackman, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Lactation Educator, Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula and a former breastfeeding mother.