Breastfeeding for Doulas Workshop

For as long as Milkwell has existed we have supported professionals with their ongoing education along side the families we provide care to. This workshop has been our most requested program and we are excited to switch it up and bring you a full day retreat experience! You will be learning in a warm and inviting space in person with your peers and taking time to ground yourself, learn techniques to make your brain more receptive to learning, and take home skills and strategies to help you help the families you support- all from someone who understands the needs of the adult learner.

This workshop is designed for the new doula or doula-in-training to meet the breastfeeding class requirement for their doula certification.  Doulas will leave this workshop feeling more confident helping new families who want to breastfeed while being supportive and empathetic to those who are not sure or do not want to breastfeed but still need additional support in the early days.

Topics covered may include but not be limited to:

    •    Supporting breastfeeding prior to labor

    •    Anatomy and physiology of the breastfeeding dyad

    •    Birth and immediate postpartum practices that impact breastfeeding

    •    How the postpartum doula can support in the weeks and months after birth 

    •    Common complications of breastfeeding 

    •    Hands on demonstration with various pumps

All of the above and more is discussed through the lens of how to support the biological norm while supporting the family's choices. You will also be presented with oportunities to explore your own beliefs and biases.

We will provide lunch and snacks with vegan and gluten free options available. 

Please bring water bottles, something for note taking and a sweater or shawl.  

NO SLIDES provided.

This workshop is facilitated by Jen Kowal RLC, IBCLC. Jen began supporting families as a birth and postpartum doula in 2003 and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.  

Saturday May 16, 2026

9a-4p

$500 (Take advantage of early bird pricing!!! $400 by midnight April 25.)

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