Professional Development — Motherhood Matters
Motherhood Matters

Professional Development

Evidence-based programs for anyone with a passion for supporting families in infant feeding, care, and development — from those just starting out to experienced practitioners looking to grow.

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Our approach

"We are all about women supporting women — so we can have the best outcomes for the families we work with."

You don't need to be a midwife to be here

Our programs are flexible, evidence-based, and designed to fit in with your life — whether you're pursuing formal certification or simply want to better support the families in your care.

Midwives and nurses wanting to upskill in lactation

Doulas and birth workers supporting new families

Those pursuing IBCLC certification

Anyone who wants to better support breastfeeding dyads

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Lactation education

95 Hour Lactation Education Course

The only course of its kind in Australia. Our program covers 12 subject areas — everything you need whether you're meeting IBLCE requirements or simply want to better support families in your workplace.

Suitable for
Midwives, nurses, doulas, and allied health professionals
Format
Flexible, evidence-based, designed to fit your life
Meets IBLCE requirements
Yes — 95 hours of lactation-specific education
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IBCLC pathway

Pathway 3 Mentoring Program

Finding a mentor is one of the hardest parts of the IBCLC journey. We run a hands-on, supported program that gives you the tools and knowledge to meet the Pathway 3 requirements — virtually or face to face.

Suitable for
Those pursuing IBCLC certification via Pathway 3
Format
Virtual or face to face — your choice
Led by
Felicity Hughes — BEd, BMid, IBCLC
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Education & mentoring

Education, Mentoring & Support

From courses for pregnancy and birth supporters to professional mentoring for IBCLCs and those aspiring to be — all your professional development needs in one place.

Suitable for
Doulas, birth workers, midwives, and those new to lactation support
Format
Flexible to fit in with your life
Ongoing support
Mentoring available for qualified IBCLCs too
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Not sure where to start?

Let's talk it through

Book a discovery call with Felicity and she'll walk you through the programs and find the right path for you — no pressure, just a conversation.

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