Hey There!

I’m Peta, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

For the past seven years, I’ve been teaching antenatal breastfeeding classes to families in Sydney, helping them feel confident and prepared for their breastfeeding journey.

I believe breastfeeding education has the power to transform outcomes and shift breastfeeding initiation and duration as well as change perinatal mental health statistics—not just locally, but across Australia and beyond.

That’s why I’m expanding this program nationwide, giving women and their families access to high-quality information and the support they deserve.

Join me by becoming a lactation educator, to reach more families and together, we can change the story of breastfeeding and contribute to meaningful research.

Peta x

Peta Arthurson IBCLC, CEO and Lead Educator of Lactation Educators Australia

Are you an IBCLC, birth educator, midwife, doula or working in women’s health?

Do you want to feel confident teaching breastfeeding to your clients? Are you passionate about women, education, and providing non-judgemental support?

The 45-hour Lactation Educator Program is designed for you. This program not only equips you with up-to-date, evidence-based information about breastfeeding, but also gives you the tools and confidence to effectively teach adults.

For the past seven years, this program has delivered incredible results—empowering professionals, supporting families, and transforming breastfeeding experiences. It’s the perfect complement to your existing work and a valuable addition for the families you serve.

Join us as we change breastfeeding outcomes across Australia and contribute to vital research exploring how education truly makes the difference.

Lactation Education, Breastfeeding Classes in Australia

45hr Lactation Educators Australia Course

Some of what you will learn.

  • Peta Arthurson IBCLC, CEO and Lead Educator of Lactation Educators Australia Become a Lactation Educator.

    History of Breastfeeding

    Gain a deep understanding of the complex history of breastfeeding, global and Australian guidelines, the WHO Code, the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI), cultural practices, and the legislation that protects and supports breastfeeding.

  • Peta Arthurson IBCLC

    Comms and Counselling Skills

    Develop effective communication and counselling skills for supporting lactating families, including understanding parental goals, obtaining consent, and respecting privacy. Learn to use teaching aids, adapt to adult learning styles, and provide evidence-based information so parents can make informed decisions. Gain skills in offering anticipatory guidance, identifying community resources and local social supports, addressing potential challenges, and delivering culturally appropriate education.

  • Latch tips given in the Lactation Educators Course.

    Anatomy and Physiology of the Lactating Woman

    Understand the anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding and learn how to teach expecting parents about breast changes, infant growth and development, and effective milk transfer. Gain a range of tools to help parents grasp the importance of positioning and latch. Cover education on healthy habits, birth practices, and common strategies to prevent and manage early breastfeeding challenges, including engorgement and basic nipple care.

  • Breastfeeding tools, Pumping, milk storage and devices.

    Breastfeeding Tools and Evidence Based Support.

    Explore tools that support breastfeeding, including pumps, nipple shields, creams, and alternative feeding methods, along with the evidence behind their use. Learn how to access reliable, evidence-based information on maternal diet, medications, complementary therapies, caffeine, tobacco, and other substances, and understand their potential impact on milk production and infant safety.

  • Peta Arthurson - Lead Educator - Lactation Educators Australia

    Perinatal Mental Health

    Learn to support parents in exploring and developing their own coping strategies and finding resources, while addressing mental health and perinatal conditions with sensitivity and understanding. Emphasise the importance of maintaining privacy, dignity, and confidentiality, creating a safe and respectful environment for open discussion and individualised care.

After the training, you will be equiped to teach your parents the 3hr LATCH Breastfeeding Essentials Course.

Topics Include:

Benefits of Breastfeeding – Understanding the impact on both parent and baby

Anatomy & Physiology of Breastfeeding – How the body works to support feeding

Positioning & Latch – Explained in a way parents can easily understand

How to Know the Baby is Getting Enough – Signs and reassurance for parents

Feeding Cues & Frequency – Recognising and responding to baby’s needs

Cluster Feeding & Growth Spurts – What to expect and how to cope

Tips for Dads & Partners – Practical ways to support breastfeeding

Pumping & Safe Storage – Best practices for expressing and storing milk

And So Much More! – Covering all the essentials for confident feeding

  • Feedback from Class Participants

    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

  • Feedback from Class Participants

    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

  • Feedback from Class Participants

    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

  • Feedback from Class Participants

    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

  • Feedback from Class Participants

    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

  • Feedback from Class Participants

    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. 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.

    - Carolina

  • Feedback from Class Participants

    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

  • Feedback from Class Participants

    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

Check out the outcomes

LATCH Class 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 table for how LATCH class participants breastfeeding rates compared to NSW and National averages by 2/4/6/12 month periods.

A detailed table showing survey data on breastfeeding among class participants at 2, 4, 6, and 12 months, compared to hospital breastfeeding rates, with sources at the bottom.

What will you get?

45hr Comprehensive Education

Delivered in a combination of in person and online format. There will be some pre-reading, watching videos as well as spending 3.5 days together in person.

I will teach a public breastfeeding class while you observe the techniques and style of teaching, to help you replicate this epic program in your own way.

Lactation Educators Certificate

Be a part of a team, developing and making change to breastfeeding outcomes together. Be part of an Australia wide research project as we together make real change to breastfeeding outcomes.

Ongoing Support

Course updates, coaching with wider LEA community calls, course provider directory listing, client follow up research support.

Commitment From You

  • Attendance of all required modules, completion of required pre-reading and attendance in online group sessions and in person course work for 3.5 days.

  • Assessment including multiple choice examinations, short and long answer questions.

  • Observation of a breastfeeding class, commit to assist in finding participants for that session.

  • Agreement to charge participants as per the standard client pricing module. This ensure all participants and trainers are given equal and fair access.

  • Agreement to follow all participants up with a survey to gauge breastfeeding outcomes and contribute to research outcomes.

  • Cost: $2,500 for all education and materials. No on-going costs are associated at this time.

  • Return on Investment - At current course costs 3-4 group classes / 32 participants is all you need to teach to have repaid your investment in your training.

 

Participants of the LATCH Breastfeeding Education Program

Expression of Interest

Join us to be a part of changing Breastfeeding outcomes in Australia. Complete the below expression of interest form to be kept up to date as we start rolling this program out across the country in 2026.

Follow Our Journey - @lactationeducatorsaus

Antenatal breastfeeding education changes outcomes. Join us to become a lactation educator with Lactation Educators Australia. We are going to break new ground and changes outcomes around the country!