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lactation consultant,

a health care professional, often with advanced certification, who provides education and management related to breastfeeding.

consultant [kon-sul´tant]

an individual with specialized expertise in an area who offers to share this unique knowledge with others.

lactation consultant a health care professional, often with advanced certification, who provides education and management related to breastfeeding.

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