Who's who in Lactation and the Perinatal world

There are so many players on the perinatal team, find out who's who and what they can do for you.

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• Medical or ostheopathic DOCTORS (MD's and DO's)

• SPECIALISTS:

• NICU

• PEDIATRICIAN

• GENETICIST

• SPECIALISTS TO managet maternal cconditions: PSYCHIATRISTS, ENDOCRINOLOGISTS to name a few.

NP's and PA's

LACTATION SUPPORT

Internaltionally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, IBCLC's, often we'll just call ourselves a lactation consultant or IBCLC. people whold IBCLC's include some doctors and nurses as well as other medical professionals. Be sure to look for this credential when choosing a lactation professional as it is the gold standard for lactation professionals.

Lactation Consultant or LC a lactation consultant who is not Board Certified

Lactation Educator

Lactation Counselor

Lactation Educator Counselor

Peer educators are not lactation professionals but are people who have breastfed before and who help their breastfeeding peers; often found at WIC. Peer support has been shown to be beneficial for the nursing parent.

Lactation Nurse

Nurses on the birthing floor

Midwives

Doula's

Craniosacral therapists

Doula

Night nurse

Sleep specialist

Occupational therapists

Speech Therapists

SPeech language pathologists

Physical therapists

Chiropractors

Dentists

ENT's

Psychologists

Social workers LCSW

PMH-C is a Professional, who holds a Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health: these professionals are better equipped and often feel called to specifically support people with perinatal mental health concerns. This certification requires the holder to keep their skills current by mandating that they complete 12 Continuing Education or CE hours every 2 years.