Lactation Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

• Breast feeding support and education in lactation clinic and inpatient wards and NICU
• Provide individualized breastfeeding counselling and education to new and expectant mothers
• Assess and address breastfeeding challenges including latch difficulties, low milk supply and infant weight gain issues
• Offer guidance on proper breastfeeding techniques and positions

Clinical Assessment

• Perform comprehensive lactation assessments to identify potential issues and develop care plan.
• Monitor infants growth pattern and breastfeeding efficiency.
• Evaluate and assist with the use of breastfeeding aids.

Education and Training

• Educate parents and families on breastfeeding benefits, techniques and management.
• Conduct breastfeeding classes and workshops for groups of expectant and new parents.
• Provide training and resources to healthcare staff on current lactation practices and guidelines.

Support and Counselling

• Offer emotional support and encouragement to mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.
• Facilitate support groups for breastfeeding mothers to share experiences and solutions.
• Provide follow up support as needed

Collaboration and Referrals

• Work closely with the pediatricians, Obstetricians, nurses and other health care professionals to coordinate care.
• Refer mothers to other healthcare providers or specialists when medical issues arise that affect breastfeeding.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care upon discharge.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of consultations, assessments and care plans.
• Document mothers and infants progress and any interventions provided.
• Prepare reports, KPI’s, participate in case reviews.

Responsibilities for the Mabrook Al Baby Coordinator

• Conduct and coordinate Antenatal classes. (individual and group sessions)

Qualifications

• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Registered Midwife or Nurse with relevant licensure
• Experience with Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative standards
• Breastfeeding 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.

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