SMC Online Doula Training – August 2026
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Supporting a Client Experiencing Low Milk Supply
Supporting a Client Experiencing Low Milk Supply
If I noticed that a client was not producing enough breast milk and that the baby may not be receiving enough milk, I would approach the situation with compassion and without judgment. I would first listen to the client and ask how they are feeling about breastfeeding. I would explain my observations gently and avoid making the client feel that they had failed. My role as a doula would be to provide emotional support while helping connect the family with appropriate professional resources.
I would provide resources such as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), the baby’s pediatrician, and local breastfeeding support groups. I would also encourage the client to contact their healthcare provider if there are concerns about the baby’s feeding, weight, hydration, or overall well-being. Depending on their location, community resources such as WIC breastfeeding support may also be helpful.
As the doula, I could assist by helping the client create a calm and supportive environment for feeding. I could encourage skin-to-skin contact, help the client get comfortable, provide emotional encouragement, and support healthy feeding and pumping routines as recommended by their lactation professional. I would also help the client keep track of questions or concerns to discuss with their care team.
I would reach out for help whenever I had concerns that the baby was not getting enough nutrition or if the situation was beyond my scope as a doula. I would encourage the client to contact an IBCLC and the baby’s pediatrician promptly. If the baby showed signs of an urgent medical concern, I would encourage the family to seek immediate medical care. My goal would be to support the parent without judgment while making sure both parent and baby receive the professional care they need.
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