The Intermediate Possums Breastfeeding & Lactation Program

The Intermediate Possums Breastfeeding & Lactation Program

For the first time, Dr Pamela Douglas has translated her 25 years of breastfeeding research + education, and nearly 40 years of experience offering clinical lactation support, into programs for the public: The Possums Breastfeeding and Lactation Programs.

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How to complete

We recommend completing this program step by step from the beginning. However, you can also explore key sections, chapters or articles as needed – just be sure to complete the full program for best outcomes.

  • Section 1

    Please start here when you're ready for more!

  • Section 2

    The life and milk of your working breasts

  • Section 3

    What happens inside baby's mouth when you're breastfeeding

  • Section 4

    Getting fit and hold right for you and your baby

  • Section 5

    Nipple pain + wounds: a closer look

  • Section 6

    Breast inflammation: a closer look

  • Section 7

    Infant fascial restrictions, neuromuscular asymmetry, torticollis: a closer look

  • Section 8

    Evolutionary vs traditional bodywork for breastfeeding women and their babies: a closer look

  • Section 9

    Musculoskeletal pain when you're breastfeeding: prevention + repair

  • Section 10

    Breastfeeding + your emotional wellbeing and mental health

  • Section 11

    Tandem breastfeeding + managing sleep when you have multiples

  • Section 12

    The overmedicalisation or pathologising of breastfeeding women and their babies

  • Section 13

    Evolutionary biology, complexity science, and cross-cultural studies matter when we're thinking about human lactation

  • Section 14

    If you're feeling adventurous: deeper reflections

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I had a rough start to parenthood with a complicated birth and difficulty feeding but with your guidance and evidence based approach I was able to overcome these challenges. Now my little boy is four months old, exclusively breastfeed and is in the 100% percentile for weight!

Claudia
Parent, Australia

Our programs are designed to share information and guidance, not to replace the care of your doctor or health professional. If you ever have concerns about your own or your child’s health, please seek advice from a qualified healthcare provider.