LATCH - Prenatal Breastfeeding Education

Birth education is fantastic - But don't forget to learn all about what comes next! Learn all you need to know about breastfeeding in the first days, weeks and months of caring for your newborn with this comprehensive class.

 

Latch - Prenatal BREASTFEEDING WORKSHOP

While birth preparation is extremely important, it is just one day (maybe two!). Feeding a baby, is EVERY day! It is the most overlooked part of birth and newborn preparation and arguably the most important. This Breastfeeding Workshop gives you all the information you need to set you up for a successful feeding journey. Loads of practical tools and tips to get you started.

TOPICS IN OUR LATCH COURSE INCLUDE:

Benefits of Breastfeeding - To you, your baby, your family and the world!

Anatomy and Physiology of Breastfeeding - How does it all work exactly?

Positioning and Latch - Hands on Practise with Dolls and loads of easy to remember tips. The most important part of breastfeeding!

How do we know that baby is getting enough? Because breasts are not see through! What are the signs of milk transfer? We need to rely on a bunch of information that helps us to know that breastfeeding is going well or if we might need some help.

Feeding Cues and Feeding Frequency - Are they hungry? How do they tell us? How often should they feed? When can I sleep longer?

Cluster Feeding and Growth Spurts - This one is a biggie and if you are unprepared for them, they can derail breastfeeding.

Dads and Partners - What can you do to help support feeding? When can you start to give bottles? You also need the info so you can remind Mum when she is sleep deprived! And my top tips for settling the baby, fav resources and more.

Pumping & Storage - When to pump, how to pump, why to pump, paced bottle feeding, introducing bottles with success.

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Best attended in your 3rd Trimester but before 37 weeks pregnant (just in case you birth early!).

I highly recommend that Dads or Partners also attend the program to understanding the journey of feeding a newborn and to learn how to best support you.

This 3hr program is ideally suited to the breastfeeding parent and their partner or key support person.
Run by Peta Arthurson, IBCLC, Lactation Educator, Certified Pre and Postnatal Doula and local Mum of two!

In Person Group Dates 2025:
Jan 4th | Feb 1st | Mar 1st

Group Sessions In North Curl Curl are $80pp

Private in home sessions are available by appointment and include a prenatal breast exam, help with expressing colostrum if appropriate for gestation and measure you for pumps / shields etc. In home sessions are $350 for the 3 hour program.

If you have had your baby and just want to watch my quick positioning and latching tips part of the course you can purchase just this 15min video and learn fast with your baby at home.

LATCH Statistics

92.9% of participants would recommend to friends to do specific breastfeeding education before the birth of their baby. 

100% of class attendees initiated breastfeeding.

96.4% were able to breastfeed their baby.

50% were still feeding at the time of the survey but most common reasons for weaning were baby led or natural term, personal choice / felt done and going back to work. 

See the below table for how LATCH class participants breastfeeding rates compare to NSW and National averages by 2/4/6/12 month periods.

BOOK YOUR LATCH ANTENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASS NOW

  • MONTHLY GROUP CLASSES - NORTH CURL CURL

    Fun, in person group classes are held monthly in North Curl Curl.
    Places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance.

    $80pp - Please book for yourself and if you are bringing a support person they will also need a ticket.

    Upcoming Session Dates:
    Jan 4 | Feb 1 | Mar 1

  • PRIVATE ONE ON ONE CLASSES - IN HOME - BY APPT

    Would you prefer to have a private lesson in your own home and not be in a group setting? Perhaps you have very specific questions or concerns. Is this your 2nd baby and you want to debrief and different experience this time? Additionally do a breast exam, help you express colostrum and measure you for pumps / shields etc.

    Then my one on one sessions are for you. Email me for a time and date that works for you!

    Northern Beaches and North Shore Sydney only.
    $350 per couple.

  • PRE-RECORDED ONLINE DOWNLOAD

    None of my times or locations working out with your busy schedule?

    Watch a pre-recorded version of the program anytime from anywhere in your own home.

    $40 - 4 Months Access - Rewatch as many times as you like.

  • Express 15min Position and Latch Only

    Express 15min Position and Latch Only

    Had you baby? Just need fast direct instruction on best practice for latching and positioning your baby? Watch this 15min video to get my tips and tricks for gettin a deeper latch.

    $20 - Access for 4 Months

 

Meet Peta - Lactation Consultant and Breastfeeding Educator

I am so passionate about people getting breastfeeding information before the birth of their baby. Just like preparing for pregnancy and birth, preparing for breastfeeding can set you up on a journey of success.

People love our BREASTFEEDING CLASSES

Absolutely loved this workshop! I found it had the perfect amount of invaluable information, presented in such an interactive, informative way. I feel so much more prepared and educated for when baby arrives and I am quite blown away by just how much I have learned. I highly recommend this workshop to any new Mum and their partner. It was just so excellent. Thank you! :)
— Colina
Peta was fantastic! Very accomodating with finding a time and knew her stuff! The course was extremely informative and I am so glad we did it prior to having our first child. I know both my husband and I took a lot away from it. I can’t believe this information isn’t more spoken about. If you’re on the fence or think you will wait until baby is born I recommend reaching out to Peta before. Vital information from day 1 that you may not receive from the hospital system.
— Kirsty
OMG I am so happy we did this course. All I wanted to do was breastfeed and you helped prepare us so much.
— Gemma
Wow... Peta is fantastic and really knows what she is talking about when it comes to breastfeeding and lactation. She walked me through all the elements that I would need to know, and now I feel extremely confident going into my first pregnancy.
— Casey
Absolutely wonderful experience with Peta and her team. My husband and I took the breastfeeding course and found it immensely helpful and informative. Peta was very professional, caring and compassionate and delivered an amazing workshop. I will be referring to her courses in the future for further information. Highly recommend and thank you, Peta, for the amazing experience.
— Whitney
Peta is an incredible source of information for both new and experienced parents. My husband and I just loved getting a refresher in your Latch breastfeeding class recently as we prepare for bub #2. It didn’t just cover breastfeeding but pretty much everything as we prepare for birth and newborn stage again. She’s created such a warm, inviting space to openly ask questions, have fun and be informed.
Thank you so much Peta! We love you and your amazing business.
— Rosie
Did the breastfeeding course with Peta on the weekend and got so much out of it, so did my husband. Lots of useful tips and really simplified it all for us. Thank you!!
— Shannon
Peta is so knowledgable and caring. We did her breastfeeding course and it absolutely blew our mind with what we thought we know vs what we did not know at all. There is so much to breastfeeding to learn. 9 months on and I am still breastfeeding my baby, I really do put it down to this course. Thank you!!
— Gemma
I booked into the prenatal lactation class not knowing what to expect, but hoping I would walk away with some helpful pointers. Little did I know I’d be walking away with the incredible Peta, a support, comfort and voice of reason during my moment of desperation on day 4 postpartum. The class is laid back, and when Peta says you can contact her for anything, she really means it. She goes above and beyond for Mother’s and her passion really is clear, Peta wants mothers to have the best possible outcome when it comes to their bodies and babies.
— Amber
Peta was so lovely and the class was so informative and helpful. I feel empowered and more confident as I move closer to my baby’s due date thanks to Peta’s experience and knowledge shared with the class.
— Vanessa
Highly recommend Peta and her lactation course! As a first time mum, i found breastfeeding to be a massive learning curve so it was great to be prepared for what was to come! From learning the holding techniques, the way to latch to simply getting that confidence to trust ourselves with our babies! 🤍
The course also gave me the confidence to ask more questions when I was in the hospital which I found vital in working out the best ways for my feeding journey!
— Felicia
I attended the breastfeeding group class with my partner, breastfeeding is something I really wanted guidance on. Peta is someone who cares deeply about breastfeeding and postnatal care and has many years of experience.

The class provided lots of information and resources to navigate this new stage.
— Steph
My husband and I recently did a private breastfeeding class with Peta in the comfort of our home . Doing the private meant we could ask all our silly questions, move at our own pace, focus on specific topics and best of all I got to practice breastfeeding positions in my own bed and furniture in the house. Highly recommend, my husband and I now feel well informed and supported for the breastfeeding journey.
— Jenna
I attended Peta’s breastfeeding course before my baby was born. The course was absolutely fantastic and went through everything I needed to know about breastfeeding and what to expect. Peta delivered the course in a friendly, warm way and made it fun and informative for all involved.
— Melanie
I took a private breastfeeding class with Peta and can honestly say it’s the best thing I’ve done throughout my antenatal journey. cannot reccomend her highly enough, she was so warm and knowledgeable and made me feel so confident and prepared. this course should be required learning! thank you!
— Rin
I did the online breasfeeding course with Peta and it was full of great useful things to apply once the bub arrives, thank you so much! I can’t wait for this next chapter :)
— Helen
My husband and I took Peta’s breastfeeding course, which was fantastic! The course was very informative and Peta made it very easy to understand. It was the perfect amount of information to feel confident about the start of our journey as first time parents. You can quickly see how much Peta and Shane are passionate about the subject and helped us to feel supported too. I wish every parent would put as much emphasis on breastfeeding preparation as giving birth, I think this is where a lot mums fall short. We can’t recommend it enough. Thank you Peta and Shane for helping us through our journey.
— Carolina
Peta saved my breastfeeding journey with my second bub. I completed her latch breastfeeding course before I had my second baby and the knowledge I gained from That course set me up for such a better feeding journey with my second baby than I had with my first. I highly recommend anyone having a baby to book in and do the course, the info you will gain is so valuable. I have also gotten help from Peta after having my baby and her care, communication and knowledge is incredible. I can’t thank her enough for the work she does. 100/10 recommend!
— Courtney
 

BREASTFEEDING Informational BLOGS & Videos

Check out some of our informative blogs and videos for information on some of our most asked about topics.

 

Breastfeeding - Side preference Does you baby only like to feed on one side? This video might help you understand why it is happening and to work to resolve the issue.

Birth Trauma and Breastfeeding

Birth Trauma - be it a physical trauma or a separation from your baby can have an impact on breastfeeding. Here are some tips for getting breastfeeding back on track with a bumpy start.

Breastfeeding - Supply & Demand and Trusting your instincts
Encouraging Mums to trust their instincts, understanding how breastfeeding works on supply and demand and examples of how all this works.

Heard about Cabbage Leaves for Engorgement?
Here's how to use them carefully.

Haaka! When, how and why I love this genius little product!
Haaka for breastfeeding. When to use it, how to use it and why I love it so much! $29.95 - Available now at https://www.beachesbaby.com.au/shop/prenatal-and-new-mum/haaka

Feeling a bit blue? 6mths postpartum, hormones and breastfeeding.
This breastfeeding video is about 6mths postpartum, hormones and breastfeeding.

Learning about breastfeeding before the baby arrives is the best first step to getting breastfeeding off to a good start for you and your baby.