Breastfeeding with Confidence Workshop

Breastfeeding isn’t just about latch and positioning. It’s about understanding your baby.

Many parents prepare for birth but feel far less prepared for the realities of the first days and weeks with a newborn. Why does my baby want to feed again? Is cluster feeding normal? Am I making enough milk? Why won’t my baby sleep unless they’re in my arms?

When you understand the biology behind breastfeeding and normal newborn behaviour, everything starts to make much more sense.

This evidence-based workshop combines the latest research on breastfeeding, infant neuroscience and newborn behaviour to help you approach the early weeks with confidence. You’ll learn how breastfeeding works, why babies behave the way they do, and how feeding, sleep and regulation are all deeply connected.

Rather than relying on rigid routines or outdated advice, you’ll learn to work with your baby’s biology, making breastfeeding more comfortable, effective and enjoyable for the whole family.

During this workshop you’ll learn:

Preparing for breastfeeding before birth

• Setting yourself up for breastfeeding success
• Preparing your partner to support breastfeeding
• Antenatal colostrum expression: who may benefit and who probably doesn’t need it

The first hours after birth

• Making the most of skin-to-skin and the first breastfeed
• How birth, induction, caesarean birth and common hospital practices can influence breastfeeding
• Protecting breastfeeding when things don’t go to plan

How breastfeeding really works

• Colostrum and milk production explained
• Understanding supply and demand
• Why frequent feeding is normal and important
• How to know if your baby is getting enough milk

Understanding normal newborn behaviour

• Why babies feed so often
• Cluster feeding explained
• Why newborns wake so frequently
• The connection between feeding, sleep and regulation
• Understanding and responding to your baby’s cues

Breastfeeding biomechanics: Fit and Hold

• How to achieve a comfortable, pain-free breastfeed
• Working with your baby’s natural feeding reflexes
• Positional stability and effective milk transfer
• Common positioning mistakes that can make breastfeeding harder

Common breastfeeding challenges

• Sore nipples
• Engorgement
• Concerns about milk supply
• Sleepy babies
• Pumping: when it’s helpful and when it may not be
• When and where to seek support

Partners are encouraged to attend.

Research consistently shows that partner support is one of the strongest predictors of breastfeeding success. Partners will learn practical, evidence-based ways to support breastfeeding, understand normal newborn behaviour and confidently navigate the challenges of the early weeks together.

Whether this is your first baby or you’re hoping for a different breastfeeding experience this time around, you’ll leave with realistic expectations, practical skills and the confidence to trust both your baby and yourself.

Investment

$180 per couple (partners attend free).

Your investment includes three hours of evidence-based education, practical demonstrations, comprehensive course notes and the opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed, small-group setting.

Many private health funds provide rebates for childbirth and breastfeeding education delivered by a Registered Midwife. As policies vary, please check with your individual health fund. Provider numbers are available on your invoice.

Whether this is your first baby or you’re hoping for a different breastfeeding experience this time around, you’ll leave with realistic expectations, practical skills and the confidence to trust both your baby and yourself.