Breastfeeding Support

Help for mum and bub

High Street Holistic - 60 High Street, Preston South, 3072

Sunday 7 December 2025 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM AEDT

Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural process, but it is not always without challenges. From latch and suckling difficulties, to milk supply and nipple pain, many parents encounter obstacles along their breastfeeding journey that can lead to frustration and even premature weaning.

Understanding these issues and how they relate to biomechanics, the MSK system, hormones, posture, and other factors is key to supporting your patients.

With the appropriate assessment and treatment techniques for baby’s skull, cervical spine, shoulder dystocia, breathing dynamics, pelvic mechanics and more you’ll be able to help them to embrace the joy of successful breastfeeding.

This in-depth course from highly respected Italian Paediatric Osteopath Luisa Miraglia combines the anatomy and physiology of lactation with case-studies and gentle-but-effective osteopathic assessment and treatment techniques. Breastfeeding Support will deliver you the knowledge and skills to support your patients and improve the health and well-being of both parent and baby.

Techniques will be demonstrated and practiced via a combination of detailed pre-recorded videos, on fellow attendees and a planned infant clinic to end the day. The clinic is dependent on suitable parents volunteering. It has previously gone well and we will do our best to facilitate this aspect of the course but for obvious reasons it cannot be guaranteed.

Learning objectives:

At the end of this workshop you will be able to;

• Gain an overview of common breastfeeding issues such as latch difficulties, milk supply concerns, nipple pain.
• Examine the anatomy, physiology and endocrinology relating to lactation.
• Understand the mechanics of milk production and the ‘let-down’ reflex.
• Explore the relationship between musculoskeletal issues and breastfeeding mechanics.
• Learn to conduct a comprehensive assessment of breastfeeding dynamics and related MSK dysfunction including for baby’s skull, cervical spine, shoulder dystocia, breathing dynamics, pelvic mechanics and more.
• Learn appropriate gentle osteopathic techniques including soft tissue manipulation, mobilization and cranial techniques.
• Understand the importance of posture to lactation and how to correct postural imbalances.
• Discuss torticollis and its effect on breastfeeding.
• Develop effective communication strategies to provide empathetic support and guidance for parents.
• Build an interdisciplinary team with lactation consultants, midwives, and other healthcare providers.

Details and Registration

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