Breastfeeding Class

I teach breastfeeding classes every month at my home in Vancouver, WA.  The class is 3 1/2 hours. This class is for Moms and anyone who wants to learn about breastfeeding. The class includes the Laws, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, breastfeeding basics, feeding positions, feeding methods, nutrition, herbs, common problems, going to work or school, pumping, storing breast milk, starting solids, and community resources. Information is taught using a PowerPoint presentation, DVDs, discussions, items to show, and handouts given to each mom. Practice skills is done using dolls for feeding positions. Partner or Support Person are welcome to attend.  

Seeking DONA approval for Doulas.  Certificate of Attendance will be given, if requested.
Receipt will be given for insurance reimbursement, if requested. 

Cost is $20.

Next classes:  Last Saturday of the month from 2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
             If a holiday or family event, then on the another Saturday.

January 27, 2018
February 24, 2018
March 31 , 2018
April 28, 2018
May 26, 2018
June 30, 2018
July 28, 2018
August 25, 2018
September 29, 2018
October 27, 2018
November 24, 2018
December 29, 2018

 Email me at lakudva@gmail.com for class location and details, if you want to know how to give your baby the best nutrition that only a Mom can do.

Breastfeeding Teaching Skills for Beginning Professionals

I teach a 4 hour class at my home in Vancouver, WA. This class is good for the beginning Professional who wants to teach Moms about breastfeeding and to learn about various tools used for teaching in various settings. Class includes the Laws, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative topics, Surgeon General's Call to Action, breastfeeding basics, feeding positions, feeding methods, nutrition, herbs, common problems, going to work or school, pumping, storing breast milk, and community resources. I use PowerPoint, DVDs, tri-fold, white board, discussion, hands-on skills using dolls, handouts, and lots of items to show to parents the activities and information.
Teaching skills given from skills that I learned from Dixie Whetsell, IBCLC, RLC, PCC Lactation Management Instructor; Karla Nussbaum, IBCLC and Rachel Martinez, IBCLC, NMC of Oregon; Heather Curtis, MPH, RD, IBCLC, Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital Lactation Services; Teri Shelling, LCCE, IBCLC, Passion For Birth; and Jesse Henderson, LCCE, IBCLC, Mother Tree Birth Services.

Certificate of Completion and Attendance will be given, if requested.  Seeking DONA approval for Doulas at this time.

Cost is $30. 

Classes are twice a year, on the first Saturday of the month, from 2-6 p.m. 


April 7, 2018
November 3, 2018

More information contact Lisa at lakudva@gmail.com.