Lactation Consultant
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Becoming a Doula or a Lactation Consultant
Asked by K.C. from Austin
on February 25, 2011
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I need some advice and I figured that it was likely that some of the moms on here do these jobs. I am interested in becoming a certified doula, lactation consultant, o...
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- You don't actually need to be a nurse to be a lactation consultant, however, to sit for the IBCLC exam, you need a lot of hours working with breastfeeding moms and it'...
- I don't know details about either profession aside from my brief encounters. But I do have a lot of experience with an on-call job, similar to a doula. I did it an...
- K., Doulas in the Austin area are fairly in demand. One place to start is to contact the Central Texas Doula Association and perhaps go to one of their meetings. ...
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. ###-###-####
Do You Have to Pay for a Lactation Consultant?
Asked by C.W. from Tampa
on August 4, 2008
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I am so excited to try and breastfeed my second baby. I gave up way to early with my first one. I feel that no one really encouraged me and I was scared being a first...
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- You can pay a lactation consultant, but it is much easier to go to the La Leche League (link below) and just talk. They will be able to show you how a child is suppos...
- Good for you for trying again! I breast fed both my children and required a lactation consultant both times because of completely different problems, even though I was...
- The hospital where you deliver should have one on staff who will come to see you. I have delivered at both St. Joseph's (my first) and UCH (my second). The primary r...
Did You Get Help from a Lactation Consultant?
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on July 12, 2011
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So I'm thinking of making an appointment with a lactation consultant. But it is $75 bucks. Anyone use one? Is it worth it? I have low milk supply and my freezer milk s...
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- I saw several lac consultants during my stay at the hospital after birth and they were a big help to me. Honestly seeing as you are already bf, I wouldn't be surprise...
- If you feel your nursing relationship might be in jeapardy, get help! $75 is way less than $200-$400/month, month after month, for formula, so it strikes me as worth ...
- Find a La Leche League meeting in your area! http://www.llli.org/webus.html Around 5-6 months is a pretty common time for a pumping/nursing slump If baby is slu...
Lactation Consultant in SFV
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on December 12, 2008
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I am looking for a certified lactation consultant in the Valley!!! Need help TODAY with 4 day old !!!!!
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- Contact your local hospital that has a birthing center. They are usually free or really cheap! Good luck!!!
- Try Ellen Steinberg ###-###-#### ###-###-#### I originally got her name from Cedars Sinai Lactation Center ###-###-####) Best of Luck!
- Call the Pump Station in Hollywood. The Pump Station Hollywood 1248 Vine St. Hollywood, CA 90038 ###-###-#### They will hook you up! Congratulations and go...
Need Lactation Consultant in Seattle
Asked by T.F. from Seattle
on March 8, 2010
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My bro just had a baby in Seattle. His wife has been having a lot of problems w/breastfeeding and painful nipples, mostly apparently because the baby has a very small...
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- I would call the Community Birth & Family Center: http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&oq=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=community+birth+%26+family+center,+seattle,+WA&fb=1&gl=us...
- More than a lactation consultant...have her go see Dr MaryAnn O'Hara MD, Seattle breastfeeding medicine! I don't have the number right now but you can google it. Most ...
- Call Renee Beebe ###-###-#### http://www.second9months.com/ I've used her for both of my kids. She is great!
Looking for a GOOD Lactation Consultant in the Cupertino Area
Asked by E.W. from San Francisco
on August 22, 2008
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I am new to the area and have a 1 week old little girl. Despite my best efforts at breastfeeding, doing a lot of reading and trying to apply it, etc, I am still havin...
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- Did you try setting up a one on one appt at Maternal Connections? I was able to get help there. I thought they did a pretty good job.
- I saw several lactation consultants right after I gave birth, but I couldn't get a good latch until I saw Joanna Koch through Palo Alto Medical Foundation. She's very ...
- there is a great breastfeeding store at good sam hospital in los gatos that has wonderful lactation consultants.
Desperately Seeking Really Great Lactation Consultant
Asked by L.P. from Houston
on January 21, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I'm really praying that one of you can help me. I just had my second child (a girl) on Thursday night, and I am having MAJOR ISSUES with breastfeeding. I...
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- Hi L., You so have my sympathies! The woman who runs Woman's Work in Rice Village is a great lactation consultant, and she used to make house calls -- I don't kno...
- I used Marlene Kelly when I had my son and she seemed to help. She was recommended by my pediatrician and I was able to meet her in my pedi's office so that insurance...
- L.~ I recently went to A Woman's Work in Rice Village to visit Sandy. She is the lactation consultant and is soooooo worth seeing!!! She really made a difference ...
Anyone Know of a Great Lactation Consultant in the East Valley??
Asked by J.P. from Phoenix
on December 8, 2010
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Looking for a qualified, licensed lactation consultant that does home visits in the East Valley??? I need HELP!!! Anyone know of a good one???
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- Doris Christiansen is absolutely AMAZING! Her website is here: http://www.pump-n-go.com/ with all her contact info. Good luck!
- I live in Gilbert and I second Debbie Gillespie 480 786-043! I love that woman. She is like family in my heart. I had twin girls my first pregnancy and was determined ...
- Debbie Gillespie ###-###-#### was great to work with, I worked with several unsuccessfully before I began working w/ Debbie. Best of luck to you!
