Birthing with Confidence
Lactation Education for Doulas who want to support breastfeeding with confidence
Advanced breastfeeding education for doulas who already know the basics — but want to stop freezing, guessing, or overstepping when breastfeeding gets hard
If you’re a doula who:
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• Supports clients who want to breastfeed — but struggles when challenges arise
• Feels confident during labor, but unsure what to say when your client is struggling through the first latch
• Knows “refer to an IBCLC” isn’t always enough — and wants to protect breastfeeding, not undermine it
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Then this was made for you.
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Inside this lactation education for doulas, you’ll learn how to:
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• Respond confidently to common (and complex) breastfeeding challenges
• Support breastfeeding within scope — without giving medical advice
• Know when, how, and how not to refer
• Show up like the professional your clients already believe you are
Doulas who complete this training report increased confidence, clarity, and stronger client trust during breastfeeding support.
Why doulas need more breastfeeding education...
Many doulas receive limited formal breastfeeding education during training. Most trainings rely on teaching facts, but don't teach support tools that translate to real life.
This leaves doulas feeling uncertain when families face issues such as low milk supply, painful latch, supplementation decisions, or conflicting medical advice.
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They find themselves relying on personal experience and what they’ve witnessed nurses say, instead of proven, expert frameworks, which only leads to repetition of misleading guidance that lacks context.
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You know how breastfeeding works when all goes well, but do you have frameworks for support when feeding gets messy?
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High-quality doula breastfeeding education allows doulas to:
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Recognize early red flags
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Protect milk supply during the critical early weeks
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Provide accurate, scope-appropriate guidance
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Know when and how to refer to an IBCLC
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Support families in the moment without undermining medical care
Strong breastfeeding education improves outcomes for families — and strengthens professional confidence for doulas.
What makes this breastfeeding class for doulas different?
Instead of focusing on textbook breastfeeding theory, this program emphasizes:
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• Real client scenarios
• Practical decision-making frameworks
• Communication strategies that protect breastfeeding
• Knowing when intervention helps — and when it harms
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This training is designed to help doulas move from knowing information to applying it effectively in real support settings.
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This isn't "nice to have". It's necessary for raising the bar.
Stop accidentally normalizing
red flags
Confidently distinguish normal newborn feeding patterns from early warning signs — so reassurance doesn’t delay needed support.
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Stop relying on gut feelings alone and start recognizing patterns that matter.
Know what action is actually needed
Use clear decision-making frameworks to determine when to support, when to escalate, and when to refer — without stepping outside your role.
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Move from “try this and see” → confident, intentional guidance.
Refer Without Undermining Breastfeeding
Learn how to recommend IBCLC support in a way that preserves trust, reduces fear, and keeps families engaged in their breastfeeding goals.
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​Referrals feel supportive — not alarming or defeating.
Stop second guessing your support after birth
Stop replaying client-scenarios in your head wondering if you did enough. Stay present in emotional support and offer confident, practical breastfeeding guidance, without questioning yourself later.
Ten out of Ten Doulas said this program increased their confidence in supporting clients through breastfeeding challenges while staying inside their scope of practice!
Doula Breastfeeding Education: What this class covers
Breastfeeding Beyond the Birth Plan is a structured, evidence-based breastfeeding education program created specifically for doulas.
This Breastfeeding for Doulas course focuses on:
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What actually impacts breastfeeding success after birth
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How to support common latching troubles right after birth
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How common hospital practices affect milk supply
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Supporting breastfeeding without practicing outside scope
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Understanding supplementation, pumping, and early feeding plans
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Building confidence in complex or emotionally charged situations
This is not a generic breastfeeding class — it is professional continuing education for birth workers.
Who is this breastfeeding class for?
Breastfeeding Beyond the Birth Plan is designed for doulas who recognize that birth advocacy doesn’t end when the baby is born.
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This program is for doulas & doula agencies who:
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See women prepare fiercely for birth — only to feel confused, overwhelmed, or unsupported once breastfeeding begins
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Want to help breastfeeding mothers but feel unsure what to say or do when challenges arise
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Didn’t have their own positive breastfeeding experience and worry that gap affects their confidence
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Support families who don’t have access to strong, breastfeeding-friendly lactation consultants
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Feel frustrated watching hospital staff or well-meaning providers give advice that quietly sabotages breastfeeding in the early days
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Want to protect breastfeeding outcomes without practicing outside their scope
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Care deeply about continuity of care from pregnancy through postpartum
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Want evidence-informed education they can trust — not outdated myths or oversimplified advice
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Believe breastfeeding support is part of truly holistic, family-centered doula care
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If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I knew more so I could support this family better,” this education was created for you.
Who is this breastfeeding class not for?
This program is intentionally not for everyone.
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Breastfeeding Beyond the Birth Plan is not for agencies or doulas who:
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View their role as ending at birth and have little interest in postpartum outcomes
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Believe breastfeeding is something women should “just figure out” on their own
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Default to “fed is best” in moments of struggle, bypassing informed support and skilled problem-solving
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Believe years of experience alone = expertise, and resist updating their practice with current lactation science, best practice, and protocols.
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Are uncomfortable discussing feeding plans, milk supply, or supplementation decisions
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Prefer to rely on hospital staff for breastfeeding guidance without question
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Want quick scripts or rigid rules instead of critical thinking and clinical understanding
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Are not interested in collaborative care with IBCLCs
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Are more attached to being “right” than being effective for families
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Don’t see breastfeeding education as a professional responsibility within doula care
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This education is for doulas who want to raise the standard of care — not maintain the status quo. If many of your clients start strong with breastfeeding but fizzle out, this program will challenge you to examine what’s missing and learn how to intervene earlier and more effectively
What doulas are saying about this advanced breastfeeding training
What’s included?
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6 months on-demand access to Breastfeeding Beyond the Birth Plan
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Interactive learning modules & assignments to reinforce learning
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Expert guidance to proprietary support frameworks including the LATCH Technique, SMART Supplementing Framework, and more
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Printable Resources & Guides
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Topics Covered:
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Navigating Barriers to Breastfeeding Success
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How birth experience influences breastfeeding
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Latching: More than how it “looks”
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Milk Supply Support
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Avoiding Unnecessary Formula
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Supplementing without sabotaging Milk Supply
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Why timely referral to IBCLC matters
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5 ICEA Approved CEUs
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Exclusive invitations to mentoring opportunities, partner program and more resources for more positive breastfeeding experiences
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ACCESS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18, 2026
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Investment: $297
or 3 Monthly Payments of $107
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PRESALE THROUGH FEBRUARY 12th
Enrollment just $197
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Learn from Jaimie Z. IBCLC
Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC is a mother of five, former Madriella Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, birth photographer, Licensed Practical Nurse, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) — with 10 years of experience supporting families across pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
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She is also the host of the Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast, where she helps parents navigate breastfeeding with clarity, confidence, and evidence-based support.
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What sets Jaimie apart is her unique ability to bridge the gap between birth advocacy and breastfeeding reality.
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As a former doula turned IBCLC, Jaimie deeply understands the position doulas are in — trusted by families, present during vulnerable moments, and often the first to notice when breastfeeding isn’t unfolding as expected. She has worked with countless families who prepared fiercely for birth, only to feel lost once feeding challenges began.
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Jaimie is known for combining heart-led care with evidence-informed protocol. She doesn’t teach doulas to act as lactation consultants — she teaches them how to think critically, recognize early red flags, stay within scope, and collaborate effectively with IBCLCs to protect breastfeeding outcomes.
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This education was created to give doulas the clinical context they’re rarely offered, so they can support families with confidence — without guessing, overstepping, or feeling inadequate.
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If you want breastfeeding education that respects your role, strengthens your professional confidence, and truly supports families, learning from Jaimie means learning from someone who understands the full continuum of care.
Are You Ready to Elevate Your Breastfeeding Support Skills or
Do You Plan to Keep Winging It?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this training different from other breastfeeding education for doulas?
Most doula trainings cover breastfeeding at a surface level — enough to be supportive, but not enough to feel confident when things don’t go smoothly.
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This training bridges that gap by focusing on real-world patterns doulas actually see, helping you recognize what’s normal, what’s not, and how to support families without stepping outside your scope. Doulas consistently share that this course provides clarity they didn’t get elsewhere.
Does this course certify me in lactation care?
No. This training does not certify you as a lactation professional and does not replace working with an IBCLC.
It is designed to strengthen your role as a doula by providing evidence-informed education, clear boundaries, and practical language so you can support breastfeeding families confidently and appropriately.
Is this training eligible for continuing education units (CEUs)?
Yes. This course is approved for 5 ICEA continuing education units.
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Even if CEUs are not required for you, this approval reflects that the program has been vetted and is evidence-informed and professionally recognized within birth education spaces.
Do you offer a payment plan?
Yes. A payment plan is available at checkout, so you can choose the option that best fits your current season.
Both payment options provide full access to the training.
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How long will I have access to the course?
Access is provided for six months from enrollment. This is intentional — the training is structured for completion and real-world implementation, with printable resources designed for lifetime use. Continued learning is supported through quarterly mentorship opportunities rather than indefinite access to recorded content. Access extensions may be requested and granted on a case by case basis. ​
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Is this training appropriate for experienced doulas?
Yes. This course is designed to support both newer and experienced doulas. Newer doulas gain a strong foundation, while experienced doulas often say they’re surprised by how much clarity the training brings to situations they’ve encountered for years.
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Do you have an option for agencies or teams of doulas?
Yes. This page is for individual doulas enrolling on their own.
If you’re looking to train multiple doulas or implement this education across a practice, we offer a separate team training option designed specifically for that structure.
ENROLL NOW
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6 months on-demand access to Breastfeeding Beyond the Birth Plan
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Interactive learning modules & assignments to reinforce learning
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Expert guidance to proprietary support frameworks including the LATCH Technique, SMART Supplementing Framework, and more
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Topics Covered:
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Navigating Barriers to Breastfeeding Success
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How birth experience influences breastfeeding
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Latching: More than how it “looks”
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Milk Supply Support
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Avoiding Unnecessary Formula
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Supplementing without sabotaging Milk Supply
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Why timely referral to IBCLC matters
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5 ICEA Approved CEUs
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ACCESS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Investment: $297
or 3 Monthly Payments of $107
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PRESALE THROUGH FEBRUARY 12th
Enrollment just $197
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