To Latch or Not to Latch.
An honest look at infant feeding.
An honest look at infant feeding.
Whether you plan to breastfeed, bottle-feed, chest-feed, or find the rhythm that works best for your family—this class is for you. To Latch or Not to Latch is a real, relationship-centered conversation about infant feeding that honors your choices without judgment or pressure.
Taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with 14 years of experience and a licensed midwife with over a decade of hands-on care, this class explores the art and science of latching, reading your baby’s feeding cues, managing challenges, and building a feeding plan that supports both nourishment and connection.
Whether you’re expecting your first baby or looking for a smoother feeding experience the second (or third) time around, you’ll leave this class informed, empowered, and supported—because feeding is not one-size-fits-all, and your story matters.
Come curious. Leave confident.
Course Overview
To Latch or Not to Latch is Birth in Color Midwifery’s signature infant feeding course designed to educate, empower, and support families in their unique feeding journeys. this course offers more than just technical guidance—it’s a safe space for honest conversations about what feeding can truly look like.
This class goes beyond latching mechanics to explore the emotional, cultural, and physical realities of infant feeding.
This class is rooted in evidence-based care and real-world experience, offering practical tools and compassionate guidance for navigating early feeding.
You’ll leave with more than just information; you’ll gain the tools and confidence to make informed choices, troubleshoot common issues, and nourish your baby in a way that feels aligned with your values and your life.
What you will learn.
In To Latch or Not to Latch, participants will explore the anatomy and physiology of infant feeding and learn how to establish a healthy, effective latch. The course covers reading your baby’s hunger and fullness cues, different breastfeeding positions and techniques, and practical strategies for navigating common challenges such as sore nipples, low or oversupply, and tongue or lip ties. Families will also gain insight into bottle-feeding and paced feeding methods, how to combine breastfeeding with pumping, and how to make informed decisions about formula, donor milk, and supplementation. Emotional support is woven throughout the course, helping parents feel confident and free of shame in their choices. Participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to create a personalized postpartum feeding plan that honors both their goals and their baby’s needs.
Who should take this course?
This course is open to all parents and families—whether you’re planning to breastfeed, chest-feed, bottle-feed, pump, supplement, or simply want to learn all your options. Ideal for:
• First-time parents
• Returning parents seeking a better feeding
experience
• Partners/support people wanting to learn how
to help
• Anyone interested in an inclusive, shame-free
approach to infant feeding
Cost and Registration
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The cost of To Latch or Not to Latch is $95 per family and includes the 120 minute class, printed handouts, a postpartum feeding plan template, and access to a follow-up Q&A session with our experienced IBCLC and midwife instructor.
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Sliding scale pricing is available upon request.
At Birth in Color Midwifery, we believe every parent deserves access to quality infant feeding support—regardless of financial circumstances. If cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are honored to work with families of all backgrounds and will do our best to make this class accessible to you.
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Typically class sizes in groups of 4-6 couples. (in-person/virtual) For those seeking a more personalized experience, we offer private sessions—either virtually or in-person—which include individualized support and additional resources. Please note that private sessions are priced higher due to the customized nature of the instruction. We are committed to making our services accessible.
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Spots are limited to keep the space personal and interactive. 4-6 couples
Use the link below to register and reserve your place.
Feeding Support for Fathers or Partners
Where do I fit in?
Additional add-on course
Does she need me or can I go grab the remote?
2 sessions of 2 hours |Fathers | Partners and/or support figures to the birthing person | In-person and virtual options
*Digital Workbook included
Let's be honest, postpartum life can feel like stepping into a brand-new world where you're not sure if you're supposed to lead, follow, or just stay out of the way. The baby's crying, Mom's breastfeeding, and you're stuck wondering if grabbing the remote is a sign of peace... or a mistake you'll hear about later.
"Where Do I Fit In?" is a down-to-earth, no-judgment class for dads who are trying to figure out their role in the wild, beautiful, and sometimes confusing postpartum season. If you've ever thought:
"She's got this, right?"
"Is there even anything I can do?"
"Am I helping or just hovering?"
Then this class is for you.
We'll unpack the real stuff-like what support actually looks like, how to bond with your baby when you're not the one feeding, and how to avoid feeling like a background character.
This optional add-on class is designed specifically for fathers, partners, and support people who want to better understand how to assist with infant feeding—whether it’s breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or both. Available in-person or virtually, this session covers practical ways to support the feeding parent, bond with baby, and navigate challenges together. Private sessions are available for a more personalized experience and may include a higher fee.
After the cry: A Postpartum Conversation for Men
Additional add-on course
2 sessions of 2-3 hours | offered virtual and in-person | For New Fathers | Expectant Fathers | Partners of birthing individuals | Male family members or support figures | In-person and virtual options
*Digital Workbook included
This optional add-on class is designed specifically for fathers, partners, and support people who want to be heard. "After the Cry" is a safe, guided, and deeply intentional space where men— particularly new fathers-gather to process and reflect on their emotional, mental, relational, and physical experiences in the postpartum period.
This is a class that centers their voices, needs, fears, and growth during a season often focused solely on mother and baby.
While the "cry" may initially represent the newborn's first sound, the title also speaks to the emotional cry of a father-the unspoken pressure, uncertainty, and internal shifts that occur in this sacred but often overlooked time.