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Postpartum & Lactation Specialist

  • Course
  • 175 Lessons

Be certified to serve families as a Postpartum Doula and Lactation Specialist with this all-in-one training that fully equips you to come alongside mothers and babies in the postpartum period. Lessons are currently being released weekly in sections, so the full amount of course does not appear here under contents. 

Contents

The Role of a Postpartum Doula

In this section you will be learning what a postpartum does or doesn't do and what to expect in the course!

Video Welcome! What is a Postpartum Doula?
    Book Report List
      The Role of the Postpartum Doula.pdf
      • 239 KB
      The Professional Image & Attire of a Postpartum Doula.pdf
      • 308 KB
      A Woman Who Serves Doula Scope.pdf
      • 112 KB
      Questions to Consider Assignment

        The Mom

        The physical, emotional, and mental state of mom matters. We holistically serve the mother as a whole person.

        In this module we will explore changes in the postpartum body, hormones, adjustments to life with a newborn, contraception and natural family planning, and the unique situations and challenges of motherhood.

        Instructions
          The Postpartum Body and Hormones.mp4
          • 28 mins
          • 351 MB
          The Making of a Mother & Adjustments.mp4
          • 32 mins
          • 181 MB
          Contraception Methods.mp4
          • 15 mins
          • 65.8 MB
          Warning Signs in Postpartum Recovery.pdf
          • 491 KB

          The Dad

          In this section, we discuss the needs of the father during the postpartum period, how he can be supported, and how he can support the mother.

          The Dad.mp4
          • 15 mins
          • 103 MB
          How to Support a Dad Postpartum
            Dads With Postpartum Depression
              Ways Dad Can Support Postpartum Handout.pdf
              • 950 KB
              The Dad Postpartum.pdf
              • 710 KB
              Resources for Dads PPD Handout.pdf
              • 389 KB

              The Baby

              In this section we explore the beginning stages of a baby, the microbiome, common procedures, milestones, skin and birthmarks, circumcision, vaccines, SIDS, and safe co-sleeping.

              The Baby-Microbiome, Common Procedures, Circumcision.mp4
              • 25 mins
              • 125 MB
              Newborn Vaccines, SIDS, Co-Sleeping.mp4
              • 21 mins
              • 152 MB
              Baby Birthmarks, Skin Conditons, Milestones.mp4
              • 19 mins
              • 99.3 MB
              Resource Links
                Assignment-Handout on BRAIN Model

                  Newborn Care

                  This module is loaded with information about newborn care: Soothing a baby with colic, diaper options, diaper rash cream and wipes natural options and preventative tips, swaddling, baby wearing, infant massage, and other calming techniques and attachment/bonding style techniques.

                  Newborn Swaddling.mp4
                  • 8 mins
                  • 264 MB
                  Soothing Babies.MOV
                  • 9 mins
                  • 571 MB
                  Baby Wearing Wraps.MOV
                  • 12 mins
                  • 832 MB
                  The Five S's For Soothing Baby.pdf
                  • 432 KB
                  Infant Swaddling Guide.pdf
                  • 331 KB
                  Therapeutic Benefit of Babywearing.pdf
                  • 1.57 MB
                  Safety for Babywearing.pdf
                  • 226 KB
                  Baby-Wearing-Info-Graphic.pdf
                  • 2.72 MB
                  Why Does A Baby Cry?
                    Colic in a Baby
                      Infant Massage.mp4
                      • 12 mins
                      • 324 MB
                      Cloth Diapers
                        Benefits and Risks of Pacifiers
                          Assignment-Baby Supplies Infographic
                            Baby Stool Differences
                              Diaper Cream Options for Rashes
                                Preventing and Detecting Cause of Rash
                                  Homemade Baby Wipes.pdf
                                  • 527 KB
                                  Homemade Diaper Cream.pdf
                                  • 525 KB
                                  Benefits of Skin to Skin Care & Assignment
                                    Infant Sleep.mp4
                                    • 33 mins
                                    • 220 MB
                                    Giving Baby a Bath
                                      Assignment-Infant Sleep Methods

                                        Safety Precautions

                                        All about safety! How to protect yourself and your clients from harmful pathogens and illness, food safety, cleaning safety, proper hand washing, etc.

                                        Safety Precautions.mp4
                                        • 8 mins
                                        • 188 MB
                                        Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens
                                          Responding to Exposure to a Bloodborne Pathogen
                                            Proper Handwashing
                                              How to Properly Remove Gloves
                                                Food Safety
                                                  Safety With Household Chemicals
                                                    Protecting the Family From Illness
                                                      Assignment-Protocols
                                                        Infant CPR, Choking, and Safety

                                                          Cleaning Basics

                                                          Learn cleaning basics as a postpartum doula and recipes on how to make non-toxic cleaning solutions!

                                                          Cleaning! But you are not a maid!.mp4
                                                          • 4 mins
                                                          • 91.4 MB
                                                          Natural Cleaning Options.pdf
                                                          • 788 KB
                                                          Non-Toxic All Purpose Cleaner.pdf
                                                          • 788 KB
                                                          Non-Toxic Glass Cleaner.pdf
                                                          • 500 KB
                                                          Cleaning basics
                                                            Assignment-Cleaning Services

                                                              A Day in the Life

                                                              How to schedule your hours as a postpartum doula and what to carry in your bag of supplies!

                                                              A Day in the Life of a Pospartum Doula.mp4
                                                              • 16 mins
                                                              • 342 MB
                                                              Assignment-Hours and Scheduling
                                                                Assignment-Postpartum Doula Bag

                                                                  Community Support

                                                                  Learn how to network with other providers in your community to grow your business and provide resources for your clients and prepare a community list of resources to share with others!

                                                                  Community Networking.mp4
                                                                  • 10 mins
                                                                  • 216 MB
                                                                  Assignment-Community Resource List
                                                                    It Takes a Village!
                                                                      Reminder

                                                                        Communication Skills

                                                                        Learn how to communicate with empathy and grace, diffuse an emotional situation, when to offer advice and when to listen, how to communicate verbally, non-verbally, and in written form.

                                                                        Note to Birth Doulas
                                                                          Communication Skills.mp4
                                                                          • 45 mins
                                                                          • 133 MB
                                                                          Communication Skills.pdf
                                                                          • 586 KB
                                                                          It's Not About the Nail
                                                                            Cultural and Non-Verbal Communication Challenges
                                                                              How to Diffuse an Emotional Situation
                                                                                Assignment-Communication

                                                                                  Physical Support

                                                                                  Stitches, tears, swelling, constipation, hemorrhoids, incontinence, bleeding, uterine cramps-all the questions about discomforts that will come up after giving birth! Learn how to support your client with physical comfort techniques, including herbal remedies, and how to answer their questions such as, "Is this normal?"

                                                                                  Postpartum Physical Support.mp4
                                                                                  • 56 mins
                                                                                  • 150 MB
                                                                                  Herbal Sitz Bath.pdf
                                                                                  • 937 KB
                                                                                  Hemorrhoids Sitz Bath.pdf
                                                                                  • 778 KB
                                                                                  Postpartum Belly Cream.pdf
                                                                                  • 2.62 MB
                                                                                  Benefits and Risks of Belly Binding

                                                                                    Emotional Support

                                                                                    Learn how to support your client emotionally and spiritually, how to recognize the signs of postpartum depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and what kind of resources and referrals to provide.

                                                                                    Emotional Support.mp4
                                                                                    • (1h 04m 54s)
                                                                                    • 306 MB
                                                                                    Studies and Resources
                                                                                      Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.pdf
                                                                                      • 1.55 MB
                                                                                      ppd-infographic.pdf
                                                                                      • 8.93 MB
                                                                                      Calming Anxiety.pdf
                                                                                      • 570 KB
                                                                                      Calming Techniques.MOV
                                                                                      • 15 mins
                                                                                      • 1 GB
                                                                                      Domestic Violence Resources

                                                                                        Postpartum Nutrition

                                                                                        Learn from a natural minded approach what a mom can eat postpartum to get the most optimal nutrition for recovery, strengthening of the body, and successful breastfeeding. Also learn about which herbs can boost her nutrition during this transitional period in her body.

                                                                                        Postpartum Nutrition.mp4
                                                                                        • (1h 12m 08s)
                                                                                        • 222 MB
                                                                                        Meal Ideas
                                                                                          Emotions in Eating
                                                                                            Assignment-Nutrition

                                                                                              The Interview

                                                                                              What does the interview process look like and what do you say and do when a client contacts you asking for a consult to find out more about your services? Learn how to have a worry-free and successful interview process!

                                                                                              The Interview .MOV
                                                                                              • 12 mins
                                                                                              • 804 MB
                                                                                              Interview Questions.pdf
                                                                                              • 891 KB
                                                                                              Assignment-Making Your Contract
                                                                                                Determining Prices

                                                                                                  Business and Marketing

                                                                                                  How do you start your business and advertise to find clients? We will explore all the basics of business, legal considerations, and marketing so you can get things off to a wonderful start!

                                                                                                  Branding
                                                                                                    Registering Your Business
                                                                                                      Webpages and Social Media
                                                                                                        Setting Up an LLC
                                                                                                          Liability Insurance
                                                                                                            DBA (Doing Business As)
                                                                                                              Taxes
                                                                                                                Making a Business Plan
                                                                                                                  Networking/Building Your Clientele
                                                                                                                    Advertising Ideas
                                                                                                                      Resolving Client Disputes
                                                                                                                        Follow-Up With Clients
                                                                                                                          Logo T-Shirts, Totes, and Stickers

                                                                                                                            Postpartum Doula First Clients

                                                                                                                            Now that you have completed the postpartum section of the program, it's time to begin seeking out your first clients and reporting back on your experience!

                                                                                                                            Assignment
                                                                                                                              AWWS Postpartum Client Worksheet.docx
                                                                                                                              • 129 KB
                                                                                                                              Client Review.pdf
                                                                                                                              • 94.5 KB

                                                                                                                              Lactation

                                                                                                                              Welcome!
                                                                                                                                Composition of Human Milk
                                                                                                                                  Resources for Study/Assignment
                                                                                                                                    Breastfeeding 3D Animation
                                                                                                                                      The Process and Benefits of Mother's Milk.mp4
                                                                                                                                      • 35 mins
                                                                                                                                      • 94.5 MB
                                                                                                                                      How Latch Affects Flow
                                                                                                                                        Good Breastfeeding Latch
                                                                                                                                          How a Baby Latches
                                                                                                                                            Breastfeeding Positions
                                                                                                                                              More Breastfeeding Positions
                                                                                                                                                Breast Compression
                                                                                                                                                  Baby Drinking Well
                                                                                                                                                    Helping Baby Get a Good Latch.mp4
                                                                                                                                                    • 23 mins
                                                                                                                                                    • 679 MB
                                                                                                                                                    Assignment-Video of Practice of Breastfeeding Holds
                                                                                                                                                      Milk Supply and Feeding Habits.mp4
                                                                                                                                                      • 39 mins
                                                                                                                                                      • 139 MB
                                                                                                                                                      Breastfeeding Preemies
                                                                                                                                                        Breastfeeding Multiples
                                                                                                                                                          Breastfeeding After Surgery
                                                                                                                                                            Lactation After Infant Loss
                                                                                                                                                              Relactation
                                                                                                                                                                Relactation Protocol
                                                                                                                                                                  Assignment-Evaluate a Breastfeeding Class
                                                                                                                                                                    Visual Guide to Breastfeeding

                                                                                                                                                                      Common Lactation Challenges

                                                                                                                                                                      Nipple Pain
                                                                                                                                                                        When Nipple Pain is Thrush (Candida) AKA Yeast Infection
                                                                                                                                                                          Nipple Pain Vasospasm & Raynaud's Phenomenon
                                                                                                                                                                            Tongue Lip Tie.mp4
                                                                                                                                                                            • 11 mins
                                                                                                                                                                            • 166 MB
                                                                                                                                                                            Tongue Tie Resources
                                                                                                                                                                              Milk Blisters (Blebs)
                                                                                                                                                                                Cleft Palate
                                                                                                                                                                                  Clogged Milk Ducts
                                                                                                                                                                                    Mastitis
                                                                                                                                                                                      Jaundice
                                                                                                                                                                                        Slow Weight Gain
                                                                                                                                                                                          Allergies
                                                                                                                                                                                            GER(D) or Reflux
                                                                                                                                                                                              Low Milk Supply
                                                                                                                                                                                                Oversupply
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Diseases That May Pass Through Breast Milk

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Social and Cultural Challenges in Breastfeeding

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Social and Cultural Lactation Challenges.mp4
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 16 mins
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 245 MB
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Reading Materials & Assignment-Report on Cultural Challenges

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Medications & Herbs During Breastfeeding

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Medications
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Galactagogues.mp4
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 10 mins
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 153 MB
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Common List of Galactagogues
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Assignment-List of Compatible Meds While Breastfeeding

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Pumping Milk

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Choosing a Breast Pump.pdf
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 352 KB
                                                                                                                                                                                                            When and How Long to Pump
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Breast Pumping in the Workplace Rights
                                                                                                                                                                                                                History of Breast Pumps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Choosing Correct Breast Shield (Flange) Size
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Breast Pumping Sample Schedule
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Proper Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bottle Feeding

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bottle Feeding As A Postpartum Doula
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Safe Storage and Preparation of Formula
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Paced Feeding and Positioning of Bottle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Natural Formula Recipe Alternative
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Assignment-Formula Products

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Counseling Skills

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Counseling Without Diagnosing.mp4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 10 mins
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 148 MB
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Example Intake Forms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Being A Detective

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lactation Client Assignment

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Assignment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        AWWS Lactation Client Worksheet.docx
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 129 KB
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        AWWS Lactation Client Review.pdf
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 94.7 KB

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Final Quiz

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Final Quiz