Concept of Lactation Counselor
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Lactation counselor provides clinical support to breastfeeding mothers. They provide breastfeeding education to expecting and new mothers and help nursing mothers address any problems that arise in the breastfeeding relationship. Lactation counselor may work independently or be employed by physicians’ offices, hospitals or lactation centers. Some healthcare professionals, like nurses, doctors, and midwives, train to become lactation counselors so they can better meet the needs of their breastfeeding patients.
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Presentation: Role & Scope of a Lactation Counselor
