Lactation Consulting 1

Running head: THE ROLE OF A LACTATION CONSULTANT

The Role of a Lactation Consultant
Laurel Kaiser
Methodist College Of Nursing
Nursing 350

Lactation Consulting 2
Lactation consultants are a vital part of the healthcare system. Together with the rest of the healthcare team they make sure that mother and baby's care as a breastfeeding pair is complete. The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant represents the "gold standard" in lactation consultant credentialing. Lactation consultants who carry the credentials IBCLC behind their names are specially trained and qualified to assist with every aspect of breastfeeding. I chose the topic of lactation consulting because I feel strongly about being a breastfeeding advocate. I believe that those in the healthcare field, especially the people involved in woman’s health and pediatrics should be knowledgeable in this area. After all it has been found that breastmilk is the best source of......

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Title: Lactation Consulting
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