Midwife-led. BFI-aligned. CPD certified.
A focused, evidence-based course that gives you the knowledge, the technique, and the confidence to support every mother with colostrum and hand expression — from your very first conversation.
Every day, mothers are handed a syringe and told to express.
Without a demonstration.
Without guidance
Without anyone explaining why it matters.
Some are told to bring formula in just in case — even when they want to breastfeed.
Some are never offered colostrum harvesting at all — because the professional in the room assumed it wasn’t relevant to them.
And some are lying in a hospital bed, syringes of colostrum sitting in a fridge on another ward, asking for help that never comes.
This isn’t because professionals don’t care.
It’s because they were never properly trained.
This course changes that.
Testimonials section
Don't just take our word for it — here's what professionals are saying.
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"I love Louise's courses. Having known her for a few years and trained in BFI together, I always recommend her courses to my junior staff — they've found the colostrum course especially easy to use and really informative."
Victoria Palavecino-Richards, IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
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"To be honest, I had no understanding of expressing and colostrum despite having worked in the community for many years — but now I do, and I use these skills literally every day. The feedback from parents has been amazing."
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.
Your Expert Guide
Midwife-led. Clinically grounded. Built from 18 years at the bedside.
This training was created by Louise Brandman — Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, and Newborn Breastfeeding Specialist with 18 years' experience supporting families and professionals across maternity, neonatal, and community settings.
Louise's training is grounded in real-world clinical practice and shaped by a deep commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care. Her courses are informed by UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards and designed specifically for the professionals who make the biggest difference to breastfeeding outcomes.
This course was not written from a textbook.
It was written from 18 years of standing at the bedside.
From the mother on oxygen whose ten colostrum syringes meant her baby was fed while she was wheeled to the labour ward.
From the father who asked why nobody taught his wife before the baby came.
From the woman behind the curtain who said no thank you, I’m formula feeding — and then moved the curtain back and started to cry when she saw her own milk for the first time.
Real clinical experience. Real stories. Real change.
This is what good training looks like.
You are a midwife, student midwife, or maternity support worker who wants to feel genuinely confident teaching hand expression — not just going through the motions.
You are a health visitor, GP, or practice nurse who encounters breastfeeding mothers and wants to give better, more informed support.
You are a doula, birth worker, or peer supporter who works with pregnant women and new mothers and wants a solid clinical foundation.
You are an aspiring lactation consultant building your knowledge base before formal IBCLC training.
You are anyone who has ever stood in front of a mother who needed help with expressing and felt unsure what to say.
No prior specialist training required. Just a commitment to supporting families well.
