Lactation for Birthworkers

This workshop intensive is designed to help you provide more comprehensive care to your clients. Curated for support prenatally through the fourth trimester, learn the basics (and not so basics!) of lactation and feeding a newborn.

Who is this workshop for? This workshop was designed to bridge the gap for those birthworkers who are not specifically lactation specialists but who desire to be able to guide clients more effectively until they can see a lactation specialist. My hope is that by teaching more than just latch and positioning, parents can have confidence in the need for deeper lactation support. 

What will be covered? What won't be! Yes, the basics of latch and positioning will be covered as well as subjects such as prenatal support and how birth choices can make a difference, first 24 hours and the changes that follow during the first week (often the most confusing week), as well info on preferred bottles, pacifiers, and pumping info. There will also be a whole section on restrictions (tongue/lip ties), body issues, and common interventions. 

What is included? I always hope to set people up for success and I know how daunting a workshop can feel so I leave participants with a bunch of resources - a full workbook, access to a google drive with pictures and videos, as well as access to a private facebook group for further peer support.

Where is it located?  I am going to be hosting this workshop both Live via Zoom and in person at Looma Birth in Long Beach, CA - they will both be the SAME workshop so if you're joining on one day, there is no need to be present for the other. I just wanted to give more options in terms of accessibility! At this time, neither course will be available for watching outside the designated time.

Anything else? This course is not just for doulas - I've had midwives, bodyworkers, nurses, and even a grandma who wanted to be able to support her daughter join!

DETAILS: Please note there are TWO options

Online Zoom Option: July 19, 2025 10am - 3pm — $300

In Person @ Looma Birth in Long Beach: July 20, 2025 10am - 3pm — $350

Payment: To be paid via Zelle to loveofalittleone@gmail.com OR via Venmo to @LaurenArcher *Picture is of a baby! (please do not pay as a service as there will be a charge) AND include your email and phone # (I cannot send materials without this!)

Once you have paid, please expect a confirmation email within 24hrs - YAY!

If you have any questions, please reach out vie email to loveofalittleone@gmail.com