Lactation Basics:
A class for Doula Education
This Class includes skills you need
to help your Doula clients initiate
rewarding breastfeeding
and correct both typical and some
unusual breastfeeding problems.
If dates conflict with your schedule
Contact me to set up another date
Registratiion:
` 5 or more Enrolled will confirm class
` Fill in personal information:
` Select class date & payment choice
` Press Submit to register
` Register by 2 weeks prior to class
Advance Pay -$125.00 - mailed to:
Sharon Mattes 1526 Archery Lane,
Garland, TX 75044 - Email Sharon
Venmo, Zelle, Cash or Check.
Instructor Sharon Mattes, IBCLC, RLC
* 35 years as Lactation Consultant in
private practice in Garland
* Educating Doulas, expectant mothers,
Birth & Breastfeeding Professionals.
* Active Birth Doula over 7 years
* Assistant Doula Trainer 5 years
3.5 hours In-PersonCourse Contact
To request a class for 5+ Registrant's
Lactation Course Includes:
* Initiation of Normal Breastfeeding
* Obstacles to Achieving Success
* Typical Problems - Solutions
* Anatomy & Physiology of Breast
* The Maternal/Infant Relationship
* Aspects of Labor Doula's Role
* Professional Limits
* Breastfeeding: Early Days
* Breastfeeding: Continuation
* Returning to Employment
* Breast Pumps * Milk Storage
* Postpartum: Birthing Persons Needs
3.5 Hours Course - Videos,
Slides Presentation, Demos,
Tools to assist Breastfeeding
DONA International
Required Reading List
Choose 1 book on Breastfeeding
from a list below - Read before you
attend this Lactation Basics Class
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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
8th Ed, Wiessinger, West, Pitman
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Breastfeeding Made Simple
Mohrbacher, Nancy
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The Nursing Mother's Companion
Huggins, Kathleen
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Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding
Newman, Jack - Pitman, T
An IBCLC Taught Lactation Course is a DONA requirement
