Nursing Mothers Counsel’s services are all free of charge. Our funding comes from membership dues, pump sales and rentals, product sales, and donations made by members and families we serve.
There are several ways you can support Nursing Mothers Counsel: Become a counselor or an affiliate member, make a one-time or recurring donation, or give back to NMC by shopping with eScript.
Nursing Mothers Counsel counselors are volunteers who go through extensive training to become skilled counselors.
Each member has
breastfed their baby for at least six months
received 20 hours of breastfeeding education
taken a comprehensive exam
completed reading requirements
attended an NMC breastfeeding community class
shadowed with a lactation consultant or participates in a home visit
counseled parents under the supervision of an advisor
New members serve a provisional period for six months, under the guidance of an experienced member who serves as an advisor/mentor. New members are often parents who received assistance from NMC counselors and want to provide support to other new parents so they, too, can have a successful and positive breastfeeding experience.
New member training is held every 1-2 years. If you are interested in joining the next training, or have questions about becoming a counselor, please complete the form below, and our Membership Chair will be in touch.
Our next training will be in Redwood City and the dates have not been determined. Most likely it will be in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.
$300 for NMC volunteers
$500 for professionals
Textbook included
If you are a professional (nurse, dietician, doula, etc.) who would like to receive NMC’s training to further your career goals, you can complete our training and become an Affiliate Member. You will not be an NMC breastfeeding counselor, but you will still receive our newsletter and continuing education opportunities.
If you are interested in the training, please fill out the form, and let us know in the message that you are a professional.
Help us keep Nursing Mothers Counsel's services free by making a one-time or recurring donation today.
You are always welcome to donate by cash or check when you attend a class or group, or meet with a counselor at a home visit.