About the Role
Wild Ivory Lactation Consultants are private practice nurses with specialized training as Lactation Consultants. All Wild Ivory Lactation Consultants are International Board Certified. They are healthcare professionals who have obtained the highest level of training within the area of lactation. They specialize in the clinical management of breastfeeding and providing lactation support. I
Services include;
-provide comprehensive prenatal breastfeeding care planning and education
-perform comprehensive maternal, child and feeding assessments related to breastfeeding and human lactation
-teaching regarding; baby’s feeding cues/hunger signs, feeding positions (breast and bottle), signs baby is getting enough milk, breast pumps/pumping
-latch and positioning adjustments, suck training exercises
-information on infant feeding options other than breast-feeding and breastmilk
-referrals, as necessary
-follow up support
Requirements
-RN or LPN in province of nursing practice
-current registration with the Nursing Regulatory College of their province
-current IBC certification
-3+ years of nursing postpartum or community health experience
-current BLS certification, including infant
-private practice designation with provincial college (Wild Ivory will help you to obtain)
-doula training an asset
-prenatal educator training an asset
About the Company