CNML Mentor FAQs

(U.S. Breastfeeding Committee)

Would you like to minister to nursing moms? If so, then you might like to become a CNML mentor!

What is a CNML mentor?

A CNML mentor is an experienced nursing mom who wants to help other moms with common breastfeeding concerns. She is not a breastfeeding counselor but a mentor and a friend to a nursing mom. She also prays for her and does her best to show the love of Christ to her. CNML mentors can help moms by holding support group meetings, helping nursing moms one on one, lead book studies, and/or lead ecological breastfeeding classes. 

How involved is the process to become a mentor?

It is actually quite easy! Those who would like to become CNML mentors need to:

• have at least one year of personal breastfeeding experience
• have some personal experience with ecological breastfeeding and the willingness to share the advantages of it joyfully
• agree to the CNML principles and faith statement
• agree to and use CNML’s disclaimer statement at her meetings
• complete the online registration form 
• provide a character reference from someone she knows 
• take part in a one hour online meeting or phone call with the CNML executive director

How much time does it take to be a CNML mentor?

As little or as much time as you would like to devote to the CNML ministry.

How does CNML support their mentors?

Once you become a mentor, I will email you a 30 page Resource Guide to help you get started. I will also mail you copies of the core CNML breastfeeding books, a comprehensive breastfeeding book for helping nursing moms, several gift bags to give to nursing moms, and a CNML t-shirt. I will also meet with you online or over the phone to go over some details. Then I am always available to help you anyway I can!

Whom should I contact if I need more information?

catholicbreastfeeding@yahoo.com