Not exact matches
The
lactation consultant, in my mind, is more an educator and mentor for the staff, as well as administrator of the breastfeeding
program for which the bedside nurses are actually
implementing.
IBCLCs also collaborate with policy makers at all levels in various organizational settings, to
implement evidence - based, practical, and economically sound
lactation policies and
programs (IBLCE, 2003, 2008; ILCA, 2006).
Easy Steps To Supporting Breastfeeding Employees (PDF): This booklet provides you, the human resource manager and other members of the wellness team with an integrated approach to
implementing a cost - effective
lactation support
program.
Encourage hospitals to take preventive steps in
implementing things such as: (1) protected sleep times (to reduce the sleep interruption and insomnia surrounding birth), (2) include overview of maternal mental health disorders including symptoms, triggers and risk factors, and area treatment
programs in birth class curriculum, and handouts to mothers when registering (3) training of hospital staff that interact with new mothers including MDs,
lactation consultants, nurses and others and (4) providing new mom and baby classes for mothers postpartum including exercise and walking classes, which can help mothers increase social support and reduce anxiety related to baby care, and more.