Lactation Consultant

Clinical activities

1. Provide expert assessment, support, treatment and evaluation of      breastfeeding women in an appropriate setting.

   1. Educate staff and patients where the need has been assessed identified

   2. Promote and role model the use of a problem-solving approach based on

   Work with all staff and external providers to continuously improve breastfeeding practice and mother and baby outcomes.

best practice.

1. Promote a team environment which enhances partnership and cooperation.

   1. Provide care that is woman focused and planned in relation to individual cultural needs.

   2. Manage ethical dilemmas in a supportive, collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.

   3. Develop and maintain key partnerships crucial to the success of the role.

   4. Communicate effectively, positively and courteously, role modelling effective conflict resolutions.

1. Remain current with best practice initiatives in breast feeding and BHFI identifying trends and issues at the unit level.

   1. Maintain and advance own clinical competence and professional development.

   2. Support the development, provision and evaluation of breast feeding and BFHI educational programs for health professionals.

   3. Liaise with professional reports and leadership to identify organizational and individual learning needs for lactation and BFHI.

   4. Develop and maintain key partnerships crucial to the success of the role including other Lactation consultants, community BFHI leaders and the DOH.

   5. Computer literate.

• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

• Registered Midwife or Nurse with relevant licensure

• Experience with Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative standards

• Breast feeding clinical experience

• BLS certification

• Certificate in Adult Teaching preferably 

• Professional knowledge of the breastfeeding process, antepartum  intrapartum and postpartum health care and psychosocial issues

• Knowledge of the breastfeeding care and educational principles, practices, procedures, and techniques needed to assist breastfeeding families

Knowledgeable and skilled in the physiology and clinical management of breastfeeding