The earliest support shapes the entire feeding journey.
After this training, you’ll be able to:
Confidently demonstrate and explain hand expression
Support parents to understand and value colostrum
Respond calmly to early feeding challenges
Help protect breastfeeding from the very beginning
Provide consistent, evidence-based support
Confidently Support Early Milk Expression & First Feeding
A focused, practical course for those supporting families in the earliest hours and days
Give Parents the Strongest Possible Start
The first hours after birth are critical for establishing feeding — yet this is where many parents need the most guidance, reassurance, and skilled support.
This concise, evidence-based training equips you to confidently support:
Antenatal colostrum harvesting
Early hand expression
Feeding in the first hours and days
Parents facing feeding challenges from the very beginning
All grounded in best practice and aligned with UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) principles.
What colostrum is and why it matters
Normal volumes and expectations
How to explain its value clearly to parents
When and why it may be recommended
How to guide parents safely
Storage, collection, and practical considerations
Step-by-step technique you can confidently teach
How to demonstrate effectively and sensitively
Troubleshooting when expression feels difficult
When babies are sleepy, reluctant, or unable to latch
Protecting milk supply in the early days
Alternative feeding methods when needed
Supporting anxious or overwhelmed parents
Using clear, non-judgemental language
Building confidence in the early feeding journey
✨ Highly Practical
Focused on what you actually need to do and say in real situations.
✨ Early Feeding Specialist Focus
Zero fluff — just the most relevant knowledge for the first hours and days.
✨ Confidence-Building
Designed to remove uncertainty and help you feel capable immediately.
✨ Aligned with Best Practice
Consistent with UNICEF BFI principles and current guidance.
Many professionals and supporters report feeling unsure when it comes to:
Demonstrating hand expression effectively
Explaining colostrum and its importance
Supporting parents when babies aren’t feeding well
Giving clear, consistent guidance in those critical early moments
This course gives you clarity, structure, and confidence — so you can support families calmly and competently when it matters most.
Perfect for professionals and supporters working with families in the perinatal period:
Midwives and student midwives
Doulas and birth workers
Maternity support workers
Health visitors and infant feeding teams
Peer supporters and breastfeeding counsellors
