What Does a Lactation Consultant Do (And Not Do)

You never know what challenges will arise when feeding babies, which is why we recommend having a lactation consultant on speed dial at all times! In this episode, Drea & Brit welcome Abbey McLaughlin, a local IBCLC and the owner of Mal's Milky Way, so you can understand what a lactation consultant truly does, what they do not do, and why they should be included in every woman's birth team.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Abbey's story and how she was led to becoming a lactation consultant
• The different types of lactations specialists & credentials
• When to establish care with a lactation consultant
• What lactation consultants can help with
• What is outside of the scope of practice of lactation consultants
• How a lactation consultant works closely with your primary care providers
• How a lactation consultant provides support when weaning

 

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Abbey from Mal's Milky Way. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: What Does a Lactation Consultant Do (And Not Do)
• Part 2: Liquid Gold: The Benefits & Surprising Additional Uses of Breastmilk
• Part 3: Feeding Newborns: What to Expect & Tips for Success
• Part 4: Weaning From the Breast & Bottle: When and How to Wean

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

🔗 Breastfeeding Prep Course

 

Connect with Abbey:

🔗 Abbey's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Instagram

🎁 Special offer for MA Podcast listeners! Use the code MMW3 to receive $50 off the Mal's Milky Way lifecycle package!

 

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