Friday, 18 January 2013

Breast Feeding Tips

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Breast feeding tips, know why it is necessary to have lactation specialist. 

What is a breastfeeding counsellor?

Australian Breastfeeding Association breastfeeding counsellors are trained volunteers offering breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother support. Breastfeeding counsellors:
  • are volunteers offering their services free of charge
  • have breastfed at least one baby
  • hold a nationally-recognised Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education (Counselling) (or equivalent)
  • continually update their breastfeeding knowledge and skills through ongoing training.
Breastfeeding counsellors are not medically trained and cannot give medical advice. If you have a medical issue they will need to refer you to your medical advisor. Their area of expertise is breastfeeding management.
What do breastfeeding counsellors do?
Breastfeeding counsellors:
  • provide telephone counselling on the Breastfeeding Helpline
  • provide e-counselling
  • run local support group meetings
  • help administer their local support group
  • and much more

Is a breastfeeding counsellor a lactation consultant?
A breastfeeding counsellor is different to a lactation specialist.
Lactation consultants:
  • are health professionals
  • hold an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) qualification
  • operate through hospitals and child health services, or may be in private practice.

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