My husband is blind, which I suppose qualifies me as a consultant on this topic :) The foremost suggestion I can offer is: be direct, and ask the blind woman to let you know how you can best serve her needs. And, don't worry if you say things like "See you later!" etc. (My husband said to add that; people are always embarrassed and apologizing to him for using sight related phrases.) She may be planning to bring a tape recorder, or you might suggest it. Ask if she has found breastfeeding materials on tape or in braille. I know LLLI has some materials; my husband read the "Womanly Art..." And he was in touch with blind parents referred to him by LLLI who gave him "new dad support" via long distance telephone calls! They were a goldmine of practical information (how to manage a stroller -- push chair -- when using a cane or guide dog, for instance). In the USA, materials on tape are available from the Library of Congress lending library, which most blind people subscribe to; I imagine a similar service is offered in your country as well. If you have hand-outs for the class, ask the person if she would like you to put the information on tape for her. The doll is a great idea; likely the blind woman will need someone to demonstrate for her what you are telling the group (about positioning, etc.) Her support person can do this; or, maybe you can divide the group into pairs to assist each other, and that will give the sighted person and the blind partner each a chance to coach. Since she will be assessing her baby's latch by feel (a superior method!) be specific about how bf "should" feel, how much of the breast needs to be in the baby's mouth, etc. I will never forget the comment made to me by a blind friend. She was telling me about her experience in the hospital when she had her first baby. "The nurse came in and asked me did I need any help. I said no, I thought I was OK. So she left me alone. She treated me like any other new mom. She trusted that I was capable." Sounds simple, but keep it in mind. BTW: my friend is capable. She has three kids (now grown), keeps a spotless house, was a Girl Scout leader, volunteers her time in a variety of ways -- and generally makes me feel like a lazy slob. Margery Wilson, IBCLC Massachusetts Institute of Technology Medical Department Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA [log in to unmask]