Breed, a registered nurse and certified
lactation consultant who has been working in the field for 35 years, and colleagues Julie Naya and Diana Provencher, contend that replacing nurse
lactation consultants will prove detrimental to new mothers, babies and obstetrical nurses who are too busy to handle breast feeding instruction.
WORCESTER - UMass Memorial Medical Center is set to lay off four registered nurse
lactation consultants and outsource their work to non-nurse consultants from a private company.
I am the only
lactation consultant, but our task force consists of doulas, nurses, nutritionists, doctors, midwives, support staff, and community members.
The worst possible position is lying on your back,'' says Ellen Steinberg, a Tarzana-based Lamaze instructor and
lactation consultant.
91% of new moms who had difficulty breastfeeding elicited the help of a
lactation consultant or breastfeeding coach.
This runs support groups in the Hutt Valley, facilitated by mothers like me, and a
lactation consultant.
In her new position as an administrative manager, Barnette will provide office management for IMI Association Executives, as well as administrative support for the International
Lactation Consultant Association and the United States
Lactation Consultant Association.
Page, a registered nurse and international board certified
lactation consultant, said her company's mission is to empower mothers to use their natural instincts to nurture and feed their babies.
Check with your doctor, who may also recommend a
lactation consultant.
Many women think there's no difference or very little difference between breast milk and artificial milk,'' said Ellen ``Binky'' Petok, a
lactation consultant with Encino Tarzana Regional Medical Center whose business is called the Pump Station.
Ask the Expert: Q&A answered by an International Certified
Lactation Consultant Barbara Haney-Cocca and Certified Lactation Counselor Gina Ciagne
recently promoted Ashley Delmar to the position of electronic media coordinator for the International
Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA).
