Lactation Consultant: Infant
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Lactation Consultant
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on August 8, 2006
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I am trying to find a lactation consultant in this area. I asked the hospital I delivered at for a referral as well as my pediatrician and neither had anything to offe...
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- Harris Methodist FW Hospital Breastfeeding Support Center was fabulous!!!
- If you look up the La Leche League, call Jennifer for the Allen group. She's here in Wylie (she's my neighbor). She's very nice.....Sorry I don't have her number handy!
- Hi S., I am a lactation consultant. I live in Corinth. I practiced for many years and then went on to become a DR. I am a pediatric oncologist. But I wouldbe happy to...
Lactation Consultant
Asked by A.W. from Detroit
on July 7, 2007
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Can anyone recommend a good lactation consultant in the Macomb County area? I had issues breastfeeding my first child and would really like it to work with my second....
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- Here is a thought... Call the Hospy orrr ask the OB!!
- Hi A., Congratulations on your pregnancy!!! I had a lot of problems getting started with breastfeeding. I wasn't able to get my baby latched on at all for the f...
- The lactation consultant I worked with isn't from the macomb area but she is amazing and will help you anyway. I can't remeber her name for the life of me but she wor...
Lactation Consultant
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on February 21, 2010
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I'm really interested in become a lactation consultant. What do I need to do? I know there has to be some schooling involved. I have a BS in Education (high school Eng...
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- Have a look at the International Board Of Lactation Consultant Examiners website: http://americas.iblce.org/how-to-become-a-lactation-consultant This gives detai...
- the one I had at our hospital was completely WORTHLESS (she told me the baby wasnt eating because she was too tired. I was like, hello, she'll scream and milk will be ...
- Have you attended local meeting of La Leche League? Their Leaders are accredited as breastfeeding peer counselors, and while they are strictly volunteers, they really ...
Looking for Lactation Consultant
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on February 26, 2006
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I just moved here from California and am looking for a great lactation consultant. I'm expecting my third child in April and struggled initially to breastfeed the fir...
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- I would contact the hospital you are going to deliver at and ask them if they have lactation consultants there to work with you. At the hospital I work at we do and t...
- L., I went to a fabulous lactation consultant named Kathy who worked at the United Hospital (I believe that's the right location--it was so bad when I went to see her...
- Hi L. There's not too many of us "L.'s" so it always surprises me to find another one. My mom is a lacatation consultant. She works at United Hospital once a month....
Looking for Lactation Consultant
Asked by J.H. from Boston
on April 23, 2008
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I was hoping someone had a recommendation for a lactation consultant that will make house calls. I am having a lot of trouble, especially when I am actually in my own ...
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- Lucia Jenkins is AWESOME! I'm a CLC myself (though I don't work in your area or I'd volunteer myself!)and I would recommend her hands down!
- hiya. i had a lot of success at lactation care in newton. check out the website: www.lactationcare.com i'm sure they'd make a house call if that's where you need th...
- Look up the number for La Leche League in Milton and Quincy. A woman named Hillary came to my house. She was amazing. Hang in there. She told me to give it 6 weeks...
Seeking Lactation Consultant
Asked by T.V. from Dallas
on August 25, 2008
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I am having issues with my 6 day old wanting to breastfeed. I am looking for a lactation consultant to help me out. Any suggestions? I would like for someone to meet w...
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- Also Baylor All-Saints Downtown also has an excellant lactation consultant.
- Harris Methodist Hospital (downtown)has a fantastic BreatFeeding Resource Center. They typically get you in very quickly and will bill insurance for you. Their numbe...
- T., I had great luck with the help of La Leche League. Their leaders are usually very generous with their time and very knowledgeable. Good luck. The local inf...
Looking for a Lactation Consultant in the Westvalley
Asked by A.K. from Phoenix
on April 9, 2008
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Hi all. When my son was born we had a horrible experience with a lactation consultant so I didn't really get the help I needed and pumped exclusively for 8 months. I...
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- My mother is one. Have you found anyone yet? She is out of town until Monday. Let me know - ____@____.com.
- Çontact your hospital, as they should have consultants on staff that will come to see you in your room at your request. I was at Desert Sam and also Banner for my ki...
- I worked at Dell Webb hospital labor and delivery up until about 2 years ago when i became a stay at home full time mom. AT that time they had a full time lactation c...
Becoming a Lactation Consultant from the Beginning
Asked by C.R. from Chicago
on August 27, 2007
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I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what the process would be to become a lactation consultant. I have very little college and to be honest I haven't really ...
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- C.: Jen is correct that the certifying body is IBLCE _ www.iblce.org but she is not correct that all board certified lactation consultants are rn's. many are not....
- Many hospitals have "lactation specialists" or "lactation counselors" who are not IBCLC certified- generally they are RN's with a little additional training. To bec...
- All of the lactation consultants I've seen have also been RN's. It looks like this organization does certification - you could probably contact them for information: h...
Interested in How to Become a Lactation Consultant
Asked by L.S. from Fort Wayne
on February 1, 2008
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I am simply interested in what it takes to become a lactation consultant. Can it be rewarding financially, as well as emotionally? I'm interested for the emotional sid...
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- My cousin is a lactation consultant in Tennessee and she works for the county health dept. She works mostly with low income mothers on W.I.C and she loves it. She told...
- IBCLC certification is the way to go. It stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. It's initials that you put after your name, just like an RN or ...
- L., Amanda Summer and Courtney.... I am Internationally Board Certified... Some of the questions I can not answer.... the process is more difficult than it was w...
Lactation Consultant Recommendations
Asked by K.L. from Chicago
on February 25, 2009
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Hi ladies. I'm hoping you can help me out a bit. I have a 1 week old baby. I am breastfeeding and am in ALOT of pain. I know he isn't latching right, but can't see...
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- You might want to check with your dr to see if you have thrush. I had it with my first child when he was about 10 mos old. The only symptom I had was severe pain. I...
- Congrats on your new baby!!! While I don't know of any lactation consultants, you might try to contact a postpartum doula to help you. They will be able to come to you...
- Rush Copley in Aurora has a breastfeeding hotline. ###-###-####
