Breastfeeding & Lactation: The Fundamentals

Foundational Lactation Thinking + Live Case Mentoring

Breastfeeding & Lactation: The Fundamentals

Foundational Lactation Thinking + Clinical Case Mentoring

This course is shaped by years of midwives asking for something deeper

Many midwives and doulas have already watched courses, attended study days, read guidelines, and picked up tips along the way.

You may already know the theory.

And yet — when you’re sitting with a real client, a real baby, and a real feeding dilemma — things still feel uncertain.

That’s not a personal failure.

It’s a training gap.

Most education stops at information.

What’s missing is the chance to think through real cases, out loud, with physiology as your guide — and to see why early decisions either protect milk supply or undermine it.

Take Your Lactation Support To The Next Level

This course is shaped by years of midwives asking for something deeper

Many midwives and doulas have already watched courses, attended study days, read guidelines, and picked up tips along the way.

You may already know the theory.

And yet — when you’re sitting with a real client, a real baby, and a real feeding dilemma — things still feel uncertain.

That’s not a personal failure.

It’s a training gap.

Most education stops at information.

What’s missing is the chance to think through real cases, out loud, with physiology as your guide — and to see why early decisions either protect milk supply or undermine it.

Master Your Lactation Support

WHAT CHANGES BY THE END OF THE COURSE?

“It changed how differently I think and go into every client now. I applied for the infant feeding coordinator job... and I got it!

By the end of four weeks, you will be able to:

Identify women at risk of delayed or compromised milk production during the critical building phase
Explain milk-making physiology to parents in a way that makes sense and reduces anxiety
Understand the real reasons low milk supply occurs — beyond latch or motivation
Use physiology to guide early decisions that protect long-term feeding outcomes
Examine hospital policies alongside current evidence and adapt practice confidently
Design clearer feeding support pathways for your workplace or community

This course isn’t about memorising facts.

It’s about thinking clearly when it matters most.

I'm Ready To Learn

WHAT CHANGES BY THE END OF THE COURSE?

“It changed how differently I think and go into every client now. I applied for the infant feeding coordinator job... and I got it!

By the end of four weeks, you will be able to:

Identify women at risk of delayed or compromised milk production during the critical building phase
Explain milk-making physiology to parents in a way that makes sense and reduces anxiety
Understand the real reasons low milk supply occurs — beyond latch or motivation
Use physiology to guide early decisions that protect long-term feeding outcomes
Examine hospital policies alongside current evidence and adapt practice confidently
Design clearer feeding support pathways for your workplace or community

This course isn’t about memorising facts.

It’s about thinking clearly when it matters most.

I'm Ready To Learn

Testimonials

Jo Rae - Midwife/IBCLC

Love the course. It's one of many I have done, but so far the best, I have to say!

I have taken so much more in. I love the way you explain things; easy and simple.

I love your work, thanks.

Fiona - Student Midwife

Thank you so much Katie. I am a final year student midwife and I completed my infant feeding exam yesterday and felt that the modules really enhanced my knowledge surrounding lactation and supporting breastfeeding. It has been invaluable to me.

Fiona - Doula

Thank you so much for this course, I have learnt so so much and feel empowered and energised to support women with breast feeding. Keep it coming.

Louise - Midwife

I absolutely thoroughly enjoyed this course Katie. Thank you so much. The way you explain everything makes it very easy to understand, and I loved all the modules, and learned a lot. I can't wait for your next course.

Jo Rae - Midwife

Love the course. It's one of many I have done, but so far the best, I have to say!

I have taken so much more in. I love the way you explain things; easy and simple.

I love your work, thanks.

Fiona - Student Midwife

Fiona - Doula

Thank you so much for this course, I have learnt so so much and feel empowered and energised to support women with breast feeding. Keep it coming.

Louise

Who this course is for...

Midwives and doulas with an interest in breastfeeding and lactation support
Infant Feeding Coordinators (new or aspiring)
Peer supporters stepping into greater responsibility
Practitioners running or planning breastfeeding drop-ins or cafés
Professionals frustrated by outdated policies and wanting evidence-based clarity
Those who see how birth and feeding experiences shape maternal confidence

You don’t need advanced lactation qualifications.

YOU DO NEED A DESIRE TO DO THIS WORK WELL - WITHOUT OVERWHELM

Support Clients Better

Who this course is for...

Midwives and doulas with an interest in breastfeeding and lactation support
Infant Feeding Coordinators (new or aspiring)
Peer supporters stepping into greater responsibility
Practitioners running or planning breastfeeding drop-ins or cafés
Professionals frustrated by outdated policies and wanting evidence-based clarity
Those who see how birth and feeding experiences shape maternal confidence

You don’t need advanced lactation qualifications.

YOU DO NEED A DESIRE TO DO THIS WORK WELL - WITHOUT OVERWHELM

Move Beyond Traditional Lactation Education

Nicola - Midwife, Doula

Just wanted to say another thank you for offering this zoom time each month, it's so helpful and so enjoyable, I hate to miss it. It really is so valuable , this support and connection is so needed for those working with mothers and babies during breastfeeding challenges.
So thank you, thank you, thank you!

Julia - Doula

OMG - this has been a joy! I will go back over an over again. Breastfeeding support was never my thing but this course got me very excited. I'm sure I will go back again and again and see you in the Q&As!

I have already recommend it to my fellow Doulas and also clients. Keep on doing what you're doing!!!

Andrea - Health Visitor

I have really enjoyed this course. I have enjoyed it so much that it ate well into my PJ time! That is the highest compliment. :-) I learned a lot, I reflected (and continue to) on my own practice and how to use this learning to enhance approaches in my care. It was so good listening to the amazing science behind breastfeeding but also so important to have the woman (and baby) at the absolute centre. Every health professional should do this course to increase knowledge, self awareness and priorities towards those under our care.

Justine - Midwife

Thank you so much.
I have only positive things to say about your fabulous presenting and the outstanding content.
Loved the reflections activities.
I am so grateful for your wisdom.

What You’ll Learn

This course lays the essential groundwork EVERY feeding supporter needs.

✔ How the breast develops — and why size doesn’t predict supply

✔ The 3 stages of lactation: hormonal initiation, activation, and maintenance

✔ How to explain prolactin and oxytocin in simple, practical terms

✔ What secretory activation is — and why it’s often delayed

✔ The signs of disrupted physiology (and how to act early)

✔ What colostrum and mature milk actually do

✔ How birth interventions impact milk supply — and what to do about it

✔ How to guide feeding plans when baby is sleepy, separated, or struggling

✔ Why and how milk supply can be saved — but only if we move early

✔ The role of skin-to-skin, hand expression, and the right time to start pumping — backed by research

✔ Why milk volumes vary and what to look for in “normal”

Help More Clients

Course Outline

Module 1 – The Physiology of Lactation

Module 2 – The Milk-Making Hormones

Module 3 – What’s in Breast Milk (and Why It Changes)

Module 4 – Supporting Supply in the Early Days

Module 5 – The Maintenance Phase

Monthly live mentoring

Why This Course Is Different:

Covers what others skip - Most trainings focus on attachment techniques, benefits of breastfeeding, and feeding patterns.

This course goes much deeper — into the science of how milk supply is actually built, protected, and sustained.
If certain women have a 60% higher chance of stopping breastfeeding by 4 weeks due to low supply — and you don’t know why, when, or how to intervene — this course is for you.

Because let’s be honest: if milk supply isn’t established, no amount of latch tips will keep breastfeeding going.

I Want To Know More

Short, clear lessons
video modules with transcripts and printable notes

Real scenarios, not just theory
Clinical case studies and a reflective workbook help you apply your learning in practice.

Earn 7 hours of CPD with a downloadable certificate

PLUS BONUS INCLUDED-

Monthly live mentoring
Bring your questions to my live Q&A sessions