New mothers can sometimes become overwhelmed by everything that is involved with a newborn baby, including breastfeeding. Without the proper support, some mothers give up on breastfeeding because it is too hard in the beginning. A breastfeeding consultant can work in a hospital or pediatric setting to help mothers who are having trouble breastfeeding. The support you can give to a new mother can mean the difference toward a long, healthy nursing relationship.
Instructions
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Contact your state's lactation consult organization to determine what steps are needed for your state. While the basic steps are similar, some states require a few additional steps.
2Enroll in a college that offers health classes. To become a breastfeeding consultant, you need to either have a degree in the medical field or take 14 classes in the health field. These classes include biology, anatomy, physiology, nutrition and infant growth and development.
3Complete at least 90 hours worth of human lactation courses to learn about the mechanics of nursing and how to help mothers and babies who are having trouble.
4Work a clinical internship to gain hands-on experience in the field. A breastfeeding consultant requires 500 to 1,000 hours of supervised experience to become certified, depending on your previous experience.
5Apply to take the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam by the deadline. There are two deadlines for the exam: March 15 and April 30.
6Pay the fee and take the test at the end of July after you have completed all of the necessary prerequisites.
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