Where Every Drop Of Support Matters. 

Empowering Doulas to Empower Families.

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Location and Time:

• August 24th, 9:00a - 4:00p 

• TBD

 

Breastfeeding is more than a way to feed a baby — it is the beginning of nourishment, bonding, healing, and community connection. Yet many families struggle to reach their initiation and feeding goals because of barriers such as lack of support, misinformation, or systemic inequities after birthing in a hospital setting.

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Our Community Breastfeeding Wellness Advocate Training was created to bridge this gap. Designed especially for doulas and aspiring birth workers, this program equips you with the knowledge of first milk production, hands on skills, and advocacy tools to better support families to increase breastfeeding initiation rates,

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What You’ll Learn

• The physiology and stages of lactation and how milk is made.

• How to recognize feeding cues and normal newborn patterns.

• Practical skills: positioning, latch basics, hand expression, and comfort techniques.

• Peer counseling skills: active listening, encouragement, and referral practices.

• Trauma-informed and inclusive approaches to feeding support.

• Community advocacy: how to build support networks and address systemic barriers.

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Why This Training Matters

Families thrive when they feel supported, informed, and connected. By training as a Community Breastfeeding Wellness Advocate, you will:

• Gain confidence in guiding families through early initiating challenges.

• Learn how to empower families with evidence-based, culturally sensitive care.

• Become a trusted community resource while knowing when and how to collaborate with IBCLCs and healthcare providers.

• Help create healthier outcomes for parents and babies through compassionate, equitable support.

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Who This Training Is For

• Aspiring and practicing doulas who want to expand their skills.

• Community caregivers and birth workers committed to breastfeeding equity.

• Those passionate about offering holistic, culturally respectful, and nonjudgmental support to families.

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Your Impact

The maternal-infant health system isn't just broken. You're building new infrastructure, not patching the old one. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​When you become a Community Breastfeeding Wellness Advocate, you don’t just gain new skills — you help reshape the culture of infant feeding in your community. You become a bridge between families and resources, ensuring that no parent feels alone in their feeding journey.

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