Breastfeeding Classes
for Doulas

Evidence-informed Advanced Breastfeeding Continuing Education for Doulas

Supporting breastfeeding families requires more than good intentions.

Doulas play a critical role in protecting breastfeeding outcomes, yet many report feeling underprepared when challenges arise beyond basic latch support.

Breastfeeding Beyond the Birth Plan is a comprehensive breastfeeding education program designed specifically as continuing education for doulas — equipping both doula agencies and solo doulas with the knowledge, confidence, and clinical awareness needed to support families effectively.

This program bridges the gap between birth support and evidence-based breastfeeding care.

Why Breastfeeding Education Matters for Doulas

Many doulas receive limited formal breastfeeding education during training.

As a result, they may feel uncertain when families face issues such as low milk supply, painful latch, supplementation decisions, or conflicting medical advice.

You know how breastfeeding works when all goes well, but do you have frameworks for support when feeding gets messy?

High-quality doula breastfeeding education allows doulas to:

Recognize early red flags
Protect milk supply during the critical early weeks
Provide accurate, scope-appropriate guidance
Know when and how to refer to an IBCLC
Support families without undermining medical care

Strong breastfeeding education improves outcomes for families — and strengthens professional confidence for doulas.

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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:

What actually impacts breastfeeding success after birth
How to support common latching troubles right after birth
How common hospital practices affect milk supply
Supporting breastfeeding without practicing outside scope
Understanding supplementation, pumping, and early feeding plans
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.

This program is for doulas & doula agencies who:

See women prepare fiercely for birth — only to feel confused, overwhelmed, or unsupported once breastfeeding begins
Want to help breastfeeding mothers but feel unsure what to say or do when challenges arise
Didn’t have their own positive breastfeeding experience and worry that gap affects their confidence
Support families who don’t have access to strong, breastfeeding-friendly lactation consultants
Feel frustrated watching hospital staff or well-meaning providers give advice that quietly sabotages breastfeeding in the early days
Want to protect breastfeeding outcomes without practicing outside their scope
Care deeply about continuity of care from pregnancy through postpartum
Want evidence-informed education they can trust — not outdated myths or oversimplified advice
Believe breastfeeding support is part of truly holistic, family-centered doula care

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.

Breastfeeding Beyond the Birth Plan is not for agencies or doulas who:

View their role as ending at birth and have little interest in postpartum outcomes
Believe breastfeeding is something women should “just figure out” on their own
Are uncomfortable discussing feeding plans, milk supply, or supplementation decisions
Prefer to rely on hospital staff for breastfeeding guidance without question
Want quick scripts or rigid rules instead of critical thinking and clinical understanding
Are looking to replace IBCLC care rather than collaborate
Don’t see breastfeeding education as a professional responsibility within doula care

This education is for doulas who want to raise the standard of care — not keep things surface-level.

This lactation education program is NOT about breastfeeding basics. Breastfeeding Beyond the Birth Plan is an advanced lactation training for doulas. This program assumes doulas understand fundamentals of lactation.

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What’s included?

6 months on-demand access to Breastfeeding Beyond the Birth Plan
Interactive learning modules & assignments to reinforce learning
Expert guidance to proprietary support frameworks including the LATCH Technique, SMART Supplementing Framework, and more
Topics Covered:
- Navigating Barriers to Breastfeeding Success
- How birth experience influences breastfeeding
- Latching: More than how it “looks”
- Milk Supply Support
- Avoiding Unnecessary Formula
- Supplementing without sabotaging Milk Supply
- Why timely referral to IBCLC matters
5 ICEA Approved CEUs

Investment: $297

or 3 Monthly Payments of $107

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Enrollment just $247

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What doulas are saying about this advanced breastfeeding training

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.

She is also the host of the Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast, where she helps parents navigate breastfeeding with clarity, confidence, and evidence-based support.

What sets Jaimie apart is her unique ability to bridge the gap between birth advocacy and breastfeeding reality.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

How long will I have access to the course?

You’ll have 6 months of access from the date of enrollment. This allows you to move through the material at your own pace and revisit key modules as questions come up with clients in real time.

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.

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.

👉 View team training options here.

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6 months on-demand access to Breastfeeding Beyond the Birth Plan
Interactive learning modules & assignments to reinforce learning
Expert guidance to proprietary support frameworks including the LATCH Technique, SMART Supplementing Framework, and more
Topics Covered:
- Navigating Barriers to Breastfeeding Success
- How birth experience influences breastfeeding
- Latching: More than how it “looks”
- Milk Supply Support
- Avoiding Unnecessary Formula
- Supplementing without sabotaging Milk Supply
- Why timely referral to IBCLC matters
5 ICEA Approved CEUs