"Trained lactation" refers to the process of acquiring knowledge and skills to properly breastfeed a baby. It involves learning about breastfeeding techniques, understanding the baby's feeding cues, and receiving guidance on how to resolve common breastfeeding challenges. This phrase typically refers to the education and preparation that individuals undergo to become knowledgeable in assisting others with breastfeeding.
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And were there more well -
trained lactation consultants, I may not have ended up pumping exclusively... but I am still grateful to have had the experience I had.
Why are there so few hospitals with the WHO's Baby Friendly designation, or
with trained lactation consultants on staff?
In a recently published article, by Pacific Standard Magazine, entitled The Unseen Consequences of Pumping Breast Milk, multiple lactation consultant experts explain not only the difference between the two, but express
what trained lactation consultants should be doing differently (in ways of assisting mothers in both technique and education).
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Following an effort led by the Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association (MLCA) to educate insurers, including BCBS of MA, of the importance and scope of services provided
by trained lactation professionals, BCBS revised the policy this last winter.
To our knowledge, Momseze is the only on - demand service providing new moms with immediate access to
trained lactation consultants through a mobile app.
Wanda is a Certified Birth and Post Partum Doula, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Lamaze Certified Birth Educator and
trained Lactation Educator.
This is where working with
a trained lactation professional like an IBCLC is very important.
The decision to have one of
his trained lactation consultants make a home visit was what contributed most to a very different scenario than the first time.
I do strongly suggest you discuss your situation with
a trained Lactation Consultant before venturing out on your own to begin taking any herb or medication to stimulate milk production as some medical history could be contraindicated for some galactogogues or herbal stimulants.
A trained Lactation Specialist can analyze the situation and help you make the choice that is best for your personal situation.
A trained Lactation Consultant can help initiate the steps needed for additional instruction with artificial feeding devices, while maintaining good breastfeeding support.
Wanda is a Certified Birth and Post Partum Doula, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Certified Birth Educator and
trained Lactation Educator.
And if that biological function doesn't come easily, don't feel like a failure — see
a trained lactation professional to help you learn.
I agree that reducing the harm untrained health workers tend to do is useful;
that trained lactation management experts can play one important role; and that lay counselors can play an even larger one.
Instead of rushing into supplementing with formula, call the La Leche League or
a trained lactation consultant to make sure you and your baby are doing everything right in the breastfeeding department.