Breastfeeding & Mental Health
in the Postpartum Period
Practical, trauma-informed support for real postpartum care.
A guided training designed to help you recognize red flags, use supportive language, and respond with confidence—without overstepping your professional role.
Instant access • Self-paced • Includes training video + downloadable tools
Invisible Emotional Struggles
During the postpartum period, emotional struggles are often invisible—especially when the baby is thriving or breastfeeding appears "on track."
"Postpartum mental health challenges are common, overlooked, and sometimes life-threatening."
This course brings to life the real emotional landscape of postpartum families. You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately.
Training Focus
- Case studies from community work
- Mental health & safety red flags
- When and how to screen & refer
- Life stressor scenarios
- Partner engagement approaches
What You'll Learn
Practical skills and language you can use immediately in postpartum visits, home visits, and community-based care.
Understand how postpartum mental health can shape breastfeeding, bonding, and day-to-day feeding decisions.
Notice emotional disconnection and hidden struggles sooner—before feeding support turns into crisis support.
Use supportive, non-shaming language for families navigating stress, work demands, cultural barriers, and stigma.
Engage partners and support networks with clear roles and practical language that strengthens care at home.
Respond confidently to safety concerns and crisis situations using clear boundaries and role-appropriate steps.
Know when and how to refer for mental health support in a way that protects trust and reduces drop-off.
Designed as a focused, guided training—not a multi-week course.
What's Included
Full Training Video
A complete postpartum mental health + breastfeeding training with real case scenarios and practical guidance.
Quick-Start Guide
A concise PDF with trauma-informed principles, language swaps, and key PMAD warning signs to watch for.
Provider Role Breakdown
Clear, role-specific guidance on what to screen for, how to respond, and when to refer—without overstepping.
Knowledge Check
A short, supportive check-in to reinforce key takeaways and strengthen confidence in real-world application.
Instant access • Self-paced • Includes training video + downloadable tools
Designed for Support Professionals
Built for professionals who support families during the postpartum period and want clear, trauma-informed guidance for addressing mental health alongside feeding.
Especially helpful for professionals working with families under stress, limited support, or heightened risk during early postpartum.
For anyone who wants families to feel seen, supported, and safe after birth.
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Your Instructor
Ashley Green
Ashley Green is a registered nurse, lactation professional, and community-based educator with extensive experience supporting families during the postpartum period. Her work focuses on the intersection of mental health, feeding, and real-world care—especially in moments when struggles are easy to miss.
As a co-founder of Latched Support and A&V Learning Studios, Ashley develops training that reflects what professionals encounter in everyday postpartum support—balancing compassion, clear boundaries, and practical action.
Ready to strengthen postpartum support?
Gain practical language and an evidence-based framework to support breastfeeding and mental health after birth—clearly, confidently, and within your professional role.
Instant access • Self-paced • Includes training video + downloadable tools