Mary Allers-Korostynski
RN BSN IBCLC RLC843-906-2381
lactationondemand@gmail.com
lactationondemand.net (coming soon)
Caring, experienced help on your terms.
South Carolina Lactation and Newborn Wellness Center
803-369-6549
hello@sclactation.com
Lela Gregg
IBCLC843-674-4662
greggl@musc.edu
We offering the following: Breastfeeding Preparation Class: This class offers consultation in methods to promote breastfeeding and tips for a successful experience. This class is free and open to anyone in the community. Childbirth Preparation Class: Our childbirth preparation class is designed to prepare the mother-to-be and her labor companion for the birthing experience. New Mom Support Group: This support group is for new moms and their children. The program offers an opportunity for new moms to discuss the triumphs and challenges of having a new baby. In-Hospital Lactation Support: During your stay at The Women’s Pavilion, our Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will assist you and your baby with any breastfeeding needs. Outpatient Services: If you are experiencing any difficulties with breastfeeding, we offer this service to assist new moms and babies after their hospital stay.
IBCLC
864-757-4951
info@nourishgreenville.com
Nourish Greenville provides evidence-based, holistic, integrative and functional lactation support for your family. All of our Lactation Consultants are Tethered Oral Tissues specialty trained (TOTS) and take a special interest in continually updating their education with cutting edge resources so that you are informed. We are ready to work with you to come up with a detailed and comprehensive breastfeeding, bottle feeding (or both!) "game plan" that works best for you and your family so that you can enjoy your journey together. Appointments are available in your home or in our private, family friendly office located in Greenville, South Carolina. Virtual appointments are available. All of our services are available in both English and Spanish.
Christina DeLeon
IBCLC9125085536
christina@latchontohealth.com
Latch onto Health specializes in wellness for both adults and children. We hope to guide you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond while creating a positive, enriching, and informed experience. We work individually with each family to ensure a perfectly tailored approach. Christina is an IBCLC and certified birth & postpartum doula for 7+ years. Latch onto Health provides in-home visits, breastfeeding classes (group or private), virtual consults, and much more!
Naomi Hambleton
IBCLC8456612491 ext 845.661.2491
Naomia2zlactation@gmail.com
843.732.2916 ext
https://www.facebook.com/A2ZLactation/
Breastfeeding and lactation support in the privacy of your own home while keeping you and your baby close. Personal lactation consultation with your specific goals and needs in mind. Information and guidance at any stage of your breastfeeding journey, from newborn to weaning and in between.
Larissa Farnam
DHSc RD LD IBCLC8434486081
lullababylc@gmail.com
Heather Gansky
IBCLC5182096465
heather.gansky@treelifelactation.com
Taryn Gibson
ILC, IBCLC864-363-7932
taryn@cleverbabyholistic.com
https://cleverbabyholistic.com/
I am here to help you! I am an IBCLC and am qualified to assess oral function as it relates to breast or bottle feeding. I provide evidence-based, holistic lactation support and am TOTS trained (specialty training in tethered oral tissues—also known as tongue and lip tie). I can evaluate for oral restrictions and provide referrals for tongue and lip tie release. I also provide consults for various intuitive, natural parenting topics such as babywearing, cloth diapering, and biologically normal infant sleep. It is my goal to help parents nourish and develop their intuitive parenting skills—listening to what their children need, and responding to their needs instinctively and from the heart. I want to help create a feeding plan for your baby (whether breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or a combination of both), and to work with families to help them enjoy every moment of their journeys together. Currently, I provide home visits in the Upstate of South Carolina, and provide office visits in Spartanburg, SC.
IBCLC
803-323-6085
rachel.miller@tenethealth.com
https://www.piedmontmedicalcenter.com
1. Weekly Breastfeeding Support Group every Tuesday 10am-11am 2. Monthly Breastfeeding Support Group, 2nd Saturday 11am-12pm 3. Inpatient consultations 4. Outpatient consultations of current clients 5. Phone consultations limited in score to appropriate over phone (due to no face-to-face assessment information) 6. Prenatal Breastfeeding classes held monthly We are a Baby-Friendly USA designated hospital
Jennifer Kaczynski
IBCLC803-252-1801
Offering a full line of lactation services for all new families, regardless of where you get your pediatric care.
Sarah O'Rourke
ClC, IBCLC315-663-6427
sorourke315@gmail.com
I am a Certified Lactation Counselor and Internationally Board Certified lactation consultant offering prenatal and postpartum in-home lactation support to families in Greenville and Spartanburg County. I am TOTS trained (specialty training in tethered oral tissues—also known as tongue and lip tie) and also have addition training in postpartum support. Whether you are a new parent figuring it all out, a second time parent, transitioning from one child to two, or a seasoned parent who just wants a little extra support, I'd love to help guide you towards meeting your breastfeeding goals!
Hope Lima
PhD, IBCLC860-682-0135
lactation@hopefeedsbabies.com
Private practice IBCLC offering in-home consultations. Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available for help with: -Breastfeeding birthing plans -Nipple and breast pain -Latch and positioning -Milk supply regulation/pumping -Infant intake assessment -Back-to-work planning -Weaning
Lowcounty Lactation Station
lactationlinda@gmail.com
Mellissa Wlllette
Ibclc8643540786
mellissawillettw@yahoo.com
Ann Calandro
MSN, RN, IBCLC803-313-3284 ext Text 803-288-2258
calandro@musc.edu
ext
IBCLC in-patient and out-patient Monthly mother and baby meetup for all local mothers and babies Phone counseling
Sarah Brunson
MS, BSN, RN, IBCLC8437379494
brunson@bfcofoc.com
I became passionate about breastfeeding and helping mothers reach their goals while breastfeeding my own children (8 ½ years), being involved in La Leche League, and being a La Leche League Leader. After becoming an Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant in 2009, I earned my nursing degree in order to learn more and better serve mothers and babies. I have provided nursing and lactation care in many settings: home-visits, birth centers, public health, and hospitals, including lactation care in an Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. At the Breastfeeding Center of Charleston, I love giving mothers the information, tools, and confidence they need to make it through the, sometimes challenging, days of breastfeeding. We offer consults for newborns, older babies, premature babies, and multiples. The mother is our patient, too. All babies and mothers are seen by a physician trained in breastfeeding medicine providing further in-depth evaluation and access to medications and referrals as needed.
Jennifer Black-Peacock
IBCLC803-630-3454
Parentandbabyservices@gmail.com
https://www.parentandbabysvcs.com/
South Carolina's premier lactation care provider. Capital Parent and Baby services provides inclusive care to all parents in a culturally competent setting. Services include prenatal education, in office consultations, pumping consultations, telehealth, home visits, and more! Payment options include insurance billing to in network and out of network policies, FSA/HSA, discounted rates- we believe payment should never be a barrier to receiving services.
IBCLC and CLC
8645602297
lactation@srhsonline.onmicrosoft.com
https://www.spartanburgregional.com/services/maternity/lactation-services
Lactation Services at Spartanburg Medical Center supports you before you have your baby, while you are in the hospital and after you go home. Our lactation office is on the third floor of the Montgomery Tower at Spartanburg Medical Center. We offer many breastfeeding supplies for purchase or rental in a beautiful boutique setting. Whether you are facing specific issues with breastfeeding or just want to ensure you get off to a great start nourishing and bonding with your baby, you can schedule an appointment with one of our Certified Lactation Consultants. Spartanburg Medical Center offers a free breastfeeding support group – Table for Two – for breastfeeding mothers and their babies to meet each other, discuss concerns and exchange tips on life with a new baby. Lunch is included. We ask that you attend after your baby is at least two weeks old. Please register if you plan to attend at www.SpartanburgRegional.com/prenatal Spartanburg Medical Center also offers breastfeeding classes for new moms. Learn breastfeeding basics and the benefits breastfeeding offers to both mom and baby in this special class. This class is taught by a board-certified lactation consultant and/or Certified Lactation Counselor from our Lactation Department or Prenatal Educator Team. Register at www.SpartanburgRegional.com/prenatal Spartanburg Medical Center is a Milk Depot for South Carolina’s Milk Bank. You are likely to qualify as a breast milk donor if: *You are generally healthy *You do not take medications or herbal supplements on a regular basis (with certain exceptions) *You do not smoke or use street drugs *You are willing to undergo a blood test *You can arrange for transportation of your milk to a depot (drop-off site) *Milk has been stored in designated milk storage bags or another container specifically designed for storing breast milk since pump date *If milk has been stored in a standalone, deep freezer, you can deliver your breast milk to a baby within one year of pump date *If milk has been stored in a freezer attached to a refrigerator, you can deliver your breast milk to a baby within six months of pump date
Staci Gallman
IBCLC/CLC8645602297
lactation@srhsonline.onmicrosoft.com [lactation@srhsonline.onmicrosoft.com
www.spartanburgregional.com/services/maternity/lactation-services
Lactation Services at Spartanburg Medical Center supports you before you have your baby, while you are in the hospital and after you go home. Our lactation office is on the third floor of the Montgomery Tower at Spartanburg Medical Center. We offer many breastfeeding supplies for purchase or rental in a beautiful boutique setting. Whether you are facing specific issues with breastfeeding or just want to ensure you get off to a great start nourishing and bonding with your baby, you can schedule an appointment with one of our Certified Lactation Consultants. Spartanburg Medical Center offers a free breastfeeding support group – Table for Two – for breastfeeding mothers and their babies to meet each other, discuss concerns and exchange tips on life with a new baby. Lunch is included. We ask that you attend after your baby is at least two weeks old. Please register if you plan to attend at www.SpartanburgRegional.com/prenatal Spartanburg Medical Center also offers breastfeeding classes for new moms. Learn breastfeeding basics and the benefits breastfeeding offers to both mom and baby in this special class. This class is taught by a board-certified lactation consultant and/or Certified Lactation Counselor from our Lactation Department or Prenatal Educator Team. Register at www.SpartanburgRegional.com/prenatal Spartanburg Medical Center is a Milk Depot for South Carolina’s Milk Bank. You are likely to qualify as a breast milk donor if: *You are generally healthy *You do not take medications or herbal supplements on a regular basis (with certain exceptions) *You do not smoke or use street drugs *You are willing to undergo a blood test *You can arrange for transportation of your milk to a depot (drop-off site) *Milk has been stored in designated milk storage bags or another container specifically designed for storing breast milk since pump date *If milk has been stored in a standalone, deep freezer, you can deliver your breast milk to a baby within one year of pump date *If milk has been stored in a freezer attached to a refrigerator, you can deliver your breast milk to a baby within six months of pump date
Jesica Demumbreum
RN, BSN, IBCLC803-517-7841
jesica@learnlatchlove.com
Gale Touger
IBCLC, FNP919-606-4565
gale@touger.net
https://carolinalactationconsultants.com
Telehealth and carefully planned home visits (with COVID-19 protective measures)for full evaluation and treatment plan for breastfeeding concerns from latch, supply and education to pain, infection, pumping, return to work and weaning.
Linda Cook
IBCLC843-744-4777
lin@mothershelper.biz
https://www.mothershelper.biz/
*COVID-19 Virtual Lactation Consults, Childbirth Classes & Doula Services! Lin Cook, IBCLC, has been assisting pregnant and new moms for over 3 decades in the Charleston area. She provides prenatal education as well as a Return to Work class focused on pumping. Lin does in-home visits for any lactation concerns or to provide peace of mind. Of course, it's all covered by insurance! No need to fret over getting you and baby dressed and out the door at a pre-arranged time. That might not be when baby needs to eat next! Stay in the comfort of your home and have the lactation consultant come to you!
Linda Cook
IBCLC843-696-1068
lin@mothershelper.biz
https://www.mothershelper.biz/
Lin Cook, IBCLC, has been assisting pregnant and new moms since 1988 in the Charleston area. She provides prenatal education as well as a Return to Work class focused on pumping. Lin does in-home visits for any lactation concerns or to provide peace of mind. Of course, it's all covered by insurance! No need to fret over getting you and baby dressed and out the door at a pre-arranged time. That might not be when baby needs to eat next! Stay in the comfort of your home and have the lactation consultant come to you! *Virtual Lactation visits through December 2020. Weighted feeds included.
Kimberly Webb
CLC803-665-1283
kwebb@melanatedmaternal.com
Melanated Maternal Support is a fact and evidence based lactation service that is dedicated to addressing the infant and mother mortality rate within the black community, and all other marginalized communities. I am the owner, Kimberly Webb. I am a CLC working on my board certification, but I have decided to start my private practice in the meantime. I offer lactation counseling and classes for lactating parents and support spouses and family member alike.
H.U.G. Your Baby
9199236609
jan@hugyourbaby.org
9196064565
Education course helping parents become the good moms and dads they want to be by understanding their baby's body language and learning comforting strategies in order to prevent and solve problems around a baby's eating, sleeping, crying, and playing.
Nesting Instincts
8646069569
nestinginstinct.sptb@gmail.com
http://nestinginstinctspt.wixsite.com/nestinginsticts
In-home breastfeeding help. Educating mothers and infants in the area of breastfeeding.
Lanise Heyward
Certified Lactation Counselor843-441-1768
lanisekheyward@gmail.com
Providing, Promoting, and Educating pregnant women and new moms on the benefits and importance of breastfeeding. Offering Home & Hospital visits after hours as well as weekends.
Stacey Stewart
CLE - Certified Lactation Educator
Online Breastfeeding and Pumping Education
Benjamin Nauceder
Certified Lactation Counselor603-359-3686
Ben@JourneyTogetherDoula.com
In home lactation services provided on a sliding scale fee $0-$250
Kaylin Smith
CAPPA Community Lactation Educator8036872313
kaylinfaye20@gmail.com
https://www.kaylinsbirthservices.com/breastfeeding-class
As a CAPPA Certified Community Lactation Educator, it is my goal to make sure that you understand the whys, hows, and all the little details in between of breastfeeding. I specialize in personalized education and will come to your space, to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Classes last approximately two hours and cost only a small investment of $50.
Jessica Bonds Farante Stewart
CLC & IBCLC619-787-6114
mom2momlowcountry@gmail.com
facebook.com/mom2momlowcountry
Free peer support breastfeeding group located in the lowcountry, serving Beaufort and surrounding areas. This support group has a focus on supporting military families in their breastfeeding journey. Non-profit chapter of Mom2Mom Global.
PASOs Brestfeeding Support
8033603275
selking@mailbox.sc.edu
http://www.scpasos.org/latino-best-start-pasos-promoting-bresatfeeding-among-latinos-in-sc
Working with the Latino community to gain access to resources and have healthy families, one paso at a time.
La Leche League of Beaufort
9044635984
N/A
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-beaufort
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League of North Mt. Pleasant
N/A
katmatinlll@gmail.com
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-north-mount-pleasant
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League of Goose Creek
8439527441
lllofgoosecreek@gmail.com
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-goose-creek
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League of Mt. Pleasant
8438141322
N/A
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-mount-pleasant
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League Orangeburg
8033315160
N/A
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-orangeburg
Meetings temporarily cancelled La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League Greater Greenville
5035040692
N/A
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-greater-greenville
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League Hilton Head
4407817764
alkvochick@gmail.com
http://www.lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-hilton-head
No current meetings - email for breastfeeding support Laurie Habla Espanol La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
La Leche League of West Ashley
3307034115
N/A
http://lllalliance.org/southcarolina/lll-of-west-ashley
La Leche League is an international,nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the monthly Group Meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help. Only accredited La Leche League Leaders are authorized to represent and/or speak for La Leche League International.
Kat Martin
8438704618
katmartinlll@gmail.com
https://www.lllofsc.com/charleston
Free support for breastfeeding families. Call, text, or email. Please leave a message if no answer and I will call you back.
Breastfeeding Center of Greenville
8645162800
info@bresatfeedingcenterofgreenville.com
South Carolina Lactation and Newborn Wellness Center
8033696549
hello@sclactation.com
Consultations and services are available for mother with feeding needs. Prenatal consults; induced lactation (adoptive breastfeeding) classes.
IBCLC
864-675-4215
mandy_schaub@bshsi.org
Eileen Conaway
DO, IBCLC843-652-8440
Dr Conaway is a board certified family physician and an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She is passionate about helping breastfeeding families meet their goals.
Kelly Lipke
MD, IBCLC, FAAP843-737-9494
lipke@cpakids.com
Piedmont Breastfeeding Support Group
8033236085
rachel.miller@tenethealth.com
Time:
Charge: 0.00
Location: 2nd floor of the Women's Center, Perinatal classroom
Piedmont Medical Center
803 328 6085
Time: Tuesdays 10-11am, 2nd Saturday of the month 11-12
Charge: Free to all breastfeeding mothers and children
Location: Piedmont Medical Center
Weekly breastfeeding support group Tuesdays 10-11am, monthly breastfeeding support group 2nd Saturday 11-12. Open to all breastfeeding mothers and children.
Breastfeeding Center of Charleston
8437379494
Time: check calendar on Web site
Charge: free
Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC
www.breastfeedingcenterofcharleston.com
Free support group every other week
Nursing Mothers of Beaufort
9196064565
N/A
Time:
Charge:
Location:
https://carolinalactationconsultants.com/community-support-group
You are invited: expectant mothers, new mothers and experienced mothers to share joys, ask questions and support one another through the challenges.
Grand Strand Breastfeeding Group
Mbbabylady@gmail.com
Time:
Charge:
Location:
La Leche League of York County
Time: See Description
Charge: Free
Location: See Description
https://www.facebook.com/groups/295703520773512/
HeLLLo and welcome to La Leche League of York County! La Leche League of York County is a parent-to-parent support group for those that are pregnant, breast/chestfeeding, exclusively pumping, or supplementing- if you're interested in feeding human milk to your child come join us! Whole families welcome! We offer two meetings a month to meet the needs of our parents. One meeting is held on the FIRST Friday of each month at 10am at All Saints Catholic Church*- 530 SC-274, in Lake Wylie, SC. Another meeting is held on the THIRD Saturday of each month at 1 Peach Ln, Fort Mill, SC 29715 at 11:00am. ***Please note there is NOT a May 2019 meeting at this address. Support and troubleshooting is available via phone, email, Facebook, or private messaging in between meetings. Please contact a leader if you need help. Your leaders are Kathy Stellerine and Heather Gansky. *LLL is a secular organization and is not affiliated with All Saints other than being very grateful for their donated meeting space.
Table for Two at Spartanburg Medical Center
8645602297
Time:
Charge: Free
Location: 2 Tower Classroom-SMC Montgomery Tower
Times and dates listed online-please register so we know how many are attending the class. Snacks provided. Call the Lactation Center with any questions.
Beaufort Jasper Hampton WIC
843-379-9122
lheyward@bjhchs.org
Time: 9:00 am to 12:pm Tuesdays
Charge:
Location: Port Royal WIC Office
843-441-9061
Providing, Promoting, and Educating pregnant women and new moms on the benefits and importance of breastfeeding. Conducting Support Groups monthly as well as one on one Breastfeeding Classes
La Leche League of Charleston - Daniel Island Meeting
8438704618
katmartinlll@gmail.com
Time: 12:15-1:15pm
Charge: FREE
Location: Revive Yoga
https://www.lllofsc.com/charleston
Free support meetup for breastfeeding families. Come late, leave early, children welcome! You are also welcome to bring a lunch. We are here to support YOUR goals, whatever they may be.
Breastfeeding Center of Charleston
843-737-9494
gymnastabi11@gmail.com
Time:
Charge: Free
Location: Summerville, SC
www.breastfeedingcenterofcharleston.com
Free support group every other week
Breastfeeding Center of Charleston
843-737-9494
gwalker@cpakids.com
Time:
Charge: Free
Location: Summerville, SC
www.breastfeedingcenterofcharleston.com
Free support group every other week
SC WIC Program -SC Department of Health & Environmental Control
803-898-0657
babbeb@dhec.sc.gov
803-898-0743
I am responsible for the WIC State Breastfeeding Program. I do not do personal consultations but if you are eligible for WIC, I can help direct you to the appropriate program or individual to help you. The program has CLCs, IBCLCs, and Peer Counselors to support and assist pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women.
SC DHEC/WIC, Lowcountry
843-953-0069
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IBCLC
Lactation Consultants who have the initials IBCLC or RLC after their names have completed rigorous training, including hundreds of hours of supervised experience, and passed a certifying exam given by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, which is independently accredited. This is the highest level of professional lactation qualification, and those holding it are required to recertify every five years. An IBCLC may charge a fee, which may not be covered by insurance.
Read more about the IBCLC credential here.
Breastfeeding Counselors and Educators
Breastfeeding Counselors and Educators come from a variety of backgrounds and training programs. Such training includes classes or coursework, and may or may not include hands-on experience with nursing mothers and babies. A person listed in this section may hold a certificate saying they have completed a course or series of courses; the certificate may also show that the person passed an exam.
These Counselors and Educators will list credentials like Certified Lactation Counslor (CLC), Certified Lacation Specialist, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), etc. Because these are offered by different organizations, with different requirements for training and for certification, it is best to read about the training of each type of Breastfeeding Counselor and Educator here.
Free Community Breastfeeding Support Counselors
Free Community Breastfeeding Support Counselors are women who have received training from a specific organization, and have often breastfed their own babies. Some of these organizations require the Counselor to keep up-to-date with continuing education. These Counselors provide support about situations that may arise over the normal course of breastfeeding, and can guide a nursing mother in seeking help from a professional when needed. They may be available for phone help, in support group settings, and will sometimes provide home visits. This support is usually free (some may ask for coverage of expenses like parking if required when doing a home visit).
Free Community Breastfeeding Support Counslers may be trained by national organizations like Breastfeeding USA and La Leche League, or local ones. Read more about various volunteer training programs here.
Medical Professional
Medical Professionals listed on ZipMilk are people who have a medical credential and have expressed an interest in breastfeeding. They might include doctors, midwives, osteopaths, or dentists.
As with non-medical practitioners, the most rigorous professional certification in breastfeeding is the IBCLC. Doctors may also be members or fellows of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, a world-wide organization of MDs interested in breastfeeding. Please note that a medical credential by itself does not show that the person has breastfeeding expertise. A Medical Professional who is listed here should tell you about their additional experience or training in breastfeeding.
Read more about various credentials you may see in addition to a practitioners medical degree here.
Support Group
Support Groups on ZipMilk might be led or facilitated by a person from one of several different backgrounds. The person might be a volunteer counselor, IBCLC, Peer Counselor or CLC, or something else - feel free to ask about a facilitator's training if it is not clearly stated.
Support Groups offer a chance to meet other mothers and get advice on breastfeeding from both peers and experts. Group times and locations are subject to change. Please call to confirm these before attending a meeting. Groups run by volunteers are usually free. Groups run by hospitals or businesses may have a charge or require registration.
Read more about the training of the people who might run these Support Groups here.
WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator
WIC Breastfeeding Coordinators oversee programs that support breastfeeding mothers enrolled in the federal program for Women, Infants, and Children. Many WIC offices have peer counselors who can provide support for nursing families. Search ZipMilk for your local WIC office to find out what services are available.
Read more about the training program for WIC Peer Counselors here.