Breastfeeding 101

Breastfeeding 101 is a supportive, practical, and empowering online course created by breastfeeding medicine physician Dr. Colette, designed to guide families through the realities of feeding a baby with clarity and compassion. Whether you are preparing to breastfeed for the very first time, navigating early challenges, combination feeding, pumping, or returning to breastfeeding after past experience, this course meets you where you are. Dr. Colette draws on years of clinical experience caring for parents and infants to explain breastfeeding in a way that is reassuring, realistic, and grounded in evidence-based medicine—without judgment or pressure.The course covers the foundations of breastfeeding, what to expect in the early days and weeks, how to recognize what’s normal versus when to seek help, and how to troubleshoot common concerns such as latch issues, milk supply worries, pumping, bottle-feeding, and balancing feeding with real life. Throughout the course, Dr. Colette emphasizes confidence-building education, helping parents better understand their bodies, their babies, and their options so they can make informed decisions that feel right for their family.To support learning beyond the videos, Breastfeeding 101 includes multiple thoughtfully designed handouts and checklists that serve as quick, practical references you can return to anytime—whether it’s 2 a.m. with a newborn or months later when questions resurface. With a calm, encouraging approach and a focus on flexibility and support, Breastfeeding 101 is designed to help you feel informed, capable, and supported as you feed your baby—whatever that journey looks like.