How can I help you breastfeed?

Unbelievably for Ireland studies show that about ¾ mothers interviewed antenatally actually want and plan to breastfeed their babies, but somewhere along that continuum from antenatal visit to coming home from hospital with their newborn baby things change, and we know that only about 35% of women actually do breastfeed their baby exclusively after giving birth. What influences this decline in breastfeeding and how can we as doulas and other birth workers and health care specialists reverse it and support mothers in their feeding journeys to achieve their own goals rather than those set by a medicalised birthing culture? If you want to find out listen in. If you genuinely want to be part of the change and offer support to breastfeeding families then maybe my Lactation Doula Training is for you?Next in person training is 25th to 26th April in DublinBut of course the training is also offered live on zoom and by playback!More details here:https://www.dublindoula.com/breastfeeding-support-training-for-doulasPS this is a unique training offered by an IBCLC specifically to suit doulas and other postnatal care givers. It is not a generic breastfeeding course you will find anywhere else. It is entirely bespoke founded on the 20 years of experience I have in working with postnatal mothers. It specifically focuses on solving problems and identifying solutions to the most common issues you will encounter. It also offers a Lactation Doula Certification if you choose. Series 3 Episode 5 How can I help you breastfeed? Krysia