Lactation Consultant

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** - Provide individualized lactation consultation to antenatal and postnatal mothers. - Assess breastfeeding techniques, infant feeding patterns, and maternal concerns. - Educate mothers and family members on breastfeeding benefits, positioning, latching techniques, milk expression, storage and new born feeding cues. - Identify and manage common breastfeeding challenges, including engorgement, sore nipples, mastitis, low milk supply, and infant latching difficulties. - Offer emotional support and confidence-building to mothers during their breastfeeding journey. - Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with hospital protocols. - Collaborate with Obstetricians, Pediatricians, Neonatologists, Nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. - Conduct breastfeeding awareness sessions, patient education programs, and health promotion activities as required. - Stay updated with current evidence-based lactation practices and hospital guidelines. - Ensure adherence to infection control policies and patient safety standards.