Feeding & Carrying Advocacy Course FAQs
Answers to the common questions regarding the Feeding and Carrying Advocacy Course
Who is the Feeding and Carrying Advocacy Course for?
Does the Feeding and Carrying Advocacy course only cover breastfeeding?
No! We cover many types of feeding and many topics around feeding. We talk about the how and the why and the what. We discuss breastfeeding, chestfeeding, bottle feeding, tube feeding, supplementary nursing system feeding, cup feeding, feeding with own milk, with donor milk, with formula milk, with alternative milks…. We talk about responsive feeding and schedule feeding, we talk about choice and support, we talk about many, many topics surrounding feeding.
How long is the Feeding and Carrying Advocacy Course?
The Feeding and Carrying Advocacy Course lasts for one day. It starts at 9am and finishes at 5.30pm (UK time or local time if in-person).
Do I need to do anything before the Feeding and Carrying Advocacy Course?
No. And also yes. You don’t need to do anything as we will look into each topic from the grounds up. This being said, the more you prepare, the more you will get out of any course. The good news is that if you do not have the time or resources to do any preparation, you can still come back as many times as you wish. This means that as your knowledge grows, you can come back and ask any new question that may have arisen. Some people have done this course being non-parents and with no carrying experience. This means that they have a lot more to discover and digest but it also means that there are no bad habits to relearn. Others have come having been experienced consultants for many years, even trainers for other schools. Whilst they have been able to ask many in-depth questions and would have found many of the practical work straightforwards, they have also spent a lot of their energy balancing this new knowledge with their existing practice.
Do I need equipment?
Yes, you can find the list for your course here. If you are struggling to access all the slings, we can direct you towards places where you can hire or buy.
How many participants can you have in the Feeding and Carrying Advocacy Course?
I am very nervous/anxious about new environments. Can you help?
Do I need to do anything after the Feeding and Carrying Advocacy Course? Is there coursework?
Can I bring my baby/toddler to an in-person course?
Yes, you absolutely can, providing he/she is healthy (meaning no chicken pox for instance!) We love babies and toddlers. We will do whatever we can for you to feel supported and we will encourage the group to do so too. It is however worth for you to know that the course is very intense and you are likely to wish you had more headspace to focus on the content, then again, you know your child’s needs and yours best. Remember that you can also re-attend at a later stage to pick up on any part you feel you may have missed.
Can I have my baby/toddler with me whilst attending a remote course?
Yes, you absolutely can. We love babies and toddlers. We will do whatever we can for you to feel supported and we will encourage the group to do so too. It is however worth for you to know that the course is very intense and you are likely to wish you had more headspace to focus on the content, then again, you know your child’s needs and yours best. Remember that you can also re-attend at a later stage to pick up on any part you feel you may have missed.
Will I get a certificate of attendance?
Which course is for me?
If you want to have a supporting role, maybe in a sling library setting, or organising meets, or talking about the wonders of carrying to others then the Peer Support Course will give you the confidence to get out there.
If you want to be able to tailor support in a technical way to the many varied needs of parents, then the Consultancy Course is for you.
If you want to support families through their feeding journey, whether they are reaching you through your carrying support hat, your feeding support hat, or your doulaing hat, the Feeding and Carrying Advocacy Course is for you.
Do I need to do all courses?
