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Milk It! Breastfeeding Bootcamp

Strengthen your clinical confidence with structured, UNICEF Baby Friendly–aligned education designed for real-world practice. Practical, evidence-based breastfeeding education for professionals supporting mothers and newborns in the early days. Secure your place in the beta launch of Milk It for £149 — 50% off for a limited time, with only a few spots available. Don’t miss out!

Who This Course Is For

Milk It: Breastfeeding Boot Camp is designed for anyone supporting mothers and newborns in the early postnatal period. Whether you work in a clinical, community, or voluntary role, this course will give you the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills to provide consistent, evidence-based breastfeeding support.

You’ll benefit from this course if you are:

  • Midwives, nurses, or student midwives

  • Doctors or student doctors involved in maternity, neonatal, or community care

  • Dietitians or speech and language therapists supporting infant feeding

  • Health care support workers, maternity support workers, or community health staff

  • Therapists, peer supporters, volunteers, or parent support workers

  • Anyone providing practical guidance, encouragement, or support to breastfeeding families

This course may not be suitable if:

  • You are not involved in infant feeding or early postnatal support

  • You are seeking advanced lactation consultant (IBCLC-level) training

Confident Breastfeeding Support Starts Here

Overcome Time Pressure and Uncertainty in Early Breastfeeding Support

Gain Confidence and Skills

Supporting breastfeeding in the first days and weeks can be complex. Health professionals are often required to provide guidance quickly, confidently, and consistently — yet many report limited time for structured breastfeeding CPD and uncertainty in complex or high-pressure situations.

Milk It: Breastfeeding Boot Camp for Professionals is a focused CPD course designed to strengthen practical breastfeeding knowledge and clinical confidence during the early postnatal period.

Highlight:

  • Early days & weeks focus

  • Practical, not theoretical

  • Designed for clinical and community application

Online course

Milk It!

Ultimate Breastfeeding Bootcamp

Support breastfeeding with clarity and confidence from day one.

Milk It: Breastfeeding Boot Camp for Health Professionals equips you with practical, evidence-based skills to support breastfeeding mothers and newborns in the critical early days and weeks.

Designed by experienced midwife Louise and aligned with UNICEF Baby Friendly standards, this course focuses on real-world challenges — helping you assess feeds, troubleshoot early difficulties, and provide consistent, confident guidance that families trust.

Aimed at supporting breastfeeding in the early days and weeks.

Join Milk It: Breastfeeding Boot Camp for Health Professionals

Things You WON'T Have to Do:

Eliminate Frustration and on Focus on Growth

  • Waste Hours Searching for Resources: No more endless hours spent sifting through outdated or unreliable information.

  • Experience Doubts About Your Knowledge: You’ll gain the confidence you need to support breastfeeding mothers effectively.

  • Aspire to Become an IBCLC: While aspiring to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant is admirable, this program will equip you with practical skills applicable to your current role.

  • Invest Thousands in Irrelevant Programs: Avoid costly intensive programs that don’t align with your practice needs or goals.

  • Navigate Multiple Resource Platforms: Say goodbye to the frustration of juggling various resources.

Things You WILL Be Able to Do:

Unlock Your Potential as a Breastfeeding

  • Access Comprehensive, Up-to-Date Resources: Get everything you need in one place, designed specifically for health professionals.

  • Enhance Your Confidence: Develop a solid foundation in breastfeeding knowledge to empower you in your practice.

  • Stand Out as an Expert: Differentiate yourself with relevant skills and knowledge that directly apply to your client care.

  • Connect with a Supportive Community: Become part of a network of professionals who share your passion for breastfeeding support.

  • Transform Your Practice: Equip yourself with practical skills that you can implement immediately to better serve your clients.

    Join Milk It! today and take the first step towards transforming your practice!

  • £149

Milk it! Breastfeeding Bootcamp

  • 27 left
  • Course
  • 51 Lessons

Undertake targeted CPD in breastfeeding support.
Milk It strengthens clinical knowledge and practical skills through evidence-based education aligned with UNICEF Baby Friendly principles, supporting effective breastfeeding care in early postnatal settings.

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Appropriate for inclusion in CPD portfolios and professional revalidation

Designed to fit around shift work and family commitments.

Evidence-based content aligned with UNICEF Baby Friendly standards

Enrol now and complete at your own pace

  • Self-directed, flexible learning

  • 10 in-depth modules plus welcome and summary

  • Case-based learning using real clinical scenarios

  • Knowledge-check quizzes to reinforce learning

  • Certificate of completion for CPD records

  • Focused on the early postnatal period, where confidence matters most

  • Developed by an experienced midwife with real-world clinical insight

  • Practical, case-based learning — not just theory

  • Clear alignment with Baby Friendly principles

  • Designed specifically for busy professionals

Enrol now and strengthen your breastfeeding support practice

Milk It is designed and delivered by Louise, an experienced midwife and neonatal nurse with extensive clinical experience supporting breastfeeding mothers and newborns. The course is informed by real-world practice and a commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care. Suitable for varying experience levels. Self-paced CPD Certificate provided Practical, evidence-based learning

Course Overview

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply evidence-based breastfeeding principles, techniques, and management strategies in clinical practice

  • Explain the importance of the first hours after birth, including skin-to-skin contact, in establishing breastfeeding

  • Recognise the influence of maternal health factors on breastfeeding outcomes

  • Support breastfeeding for preterm infants, adapting care to meet their specific physiological and developmental needs


Course Structure

Flexible, self-directed learning

  • Complete the course at your own pace to suit clinical and personal commitments

Comprehensive module-based learning

  • 10 in-depth modules, plus a welcome module and course summary

Case-based learning and clinical application

  • Real-life clinical scenarios

  • Guided discussion and analysis to support reflective practice

Assessment and certification

  • Knowledge-check quizzes to reinforce learning

  • Certificate of completion provided for CPD records

Beta Testers!

A beta launch is an important phase in the development of a new product or service, where a select group of users is invited to test it before the official launch. This allows us to gather valuable feedback on the content, usability, and overall experience, enabling us to make necessary improvements. By participating in this beta launch, you play a crucial role in shaping the final version of our program.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for joining us on this journey! Your involvement means the world to us, and we're excited to have you on board as we refine our offerings.

As you explore the first five modules, we kindly request your pre and post feedback. Your insights are invaluable in helping us enhance the course. Once we make any amendments based on your suggestions, you will receive the updated version at no additional cost.

We also invite you to join the Hubsters community! This platform is a great space for discussion, sharing experiences, and connecting with fellow participants. We encourage you to engage, ask questions, and share your thoughts.

Thank you once again for your support and participation!

Pre-Feedback Form for Beta Launch of Milk It! Breastfeeding Boot Camp
What is a Beta Launch?

Welcome

Pre Course Quiz
Introduction to the course
Science of breastmilk
ABM: More Than Milk

Introduction to Breastfeeding

Introduction to Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding attachment
Breastfeeding positions
Unicef Building Happy Baby Leaflet
Introduction to Breastfeeding Quiz

Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation

Anatomy & Physiology of Lactation
Drugs in Breastmilk Factsheets
How to hand express breastmilk
How lactation works
Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Counselling and Communication Skills

Counselling & Communication Skills
Helping a Breastfeeding Mother
Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative | Communication in pregnancy
Counselling and Communication Quiz

Supporting Effective Feeding

Supporting Effective Feeding
Breastfeeding: how do they do it? Infant sucking, swallowing and breathing
Effective feeding videos
Nine Instinctive Steps to Breastfeeding
Skin to skin
Supporting Effective Feeding Quiz

Early Breastfeeding Challenges

Early Breastfeeding Challenges
ABM: Beyond Bottles
Pain and Discomfort
Breastfeeding the small baby
Tongue Tie: Info for Parents
Early Breastfeeding Challenges Quiz

Later Breastfeeding Challenges

Later Breastfeeding Challenges
Mastitis
Resources for Parents: Breastfeeding and Returning to Work
Tongue Tie and Further Resources for Professionals
Later Breastfeeding Challenges Quiz

Promoting Breastfeeding: Public Health Strategies

Promoting Breastfeeding: Public Health Strategies
Breastfeeding in the UK
Uk Breastfeeding Statistics
Unicef Call to Action
Promoting Breastfeeding: Public Health Strategies Quiz

Ethical and Legal Considerations in Breastfeeding

Ethical & Legal Foundations in Breastfeeding Support for Professionals
Maternity Action; info for parents
Principles of Clinical Ethics and Their Application to Practice
Resources for parents; Breastfeeding in public
Unicef: Breastfeeding and Human Rights
Ethical and legal considerations quiz

Module 9

Scenarios & Real Life Case Studies

Module 10

Continuing Professional Development

Conclusion and Summary

Conclusion & Summary