Lactation consultant

Amidst Stay-At-Home Orders, Lactation Professionals can Still Earn CERPS; Internationally Known Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Launches Digital Institute

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Alison Hazelbaker, a global leader in lactation education, announced today the launch of Hazelbaker Lactation Institute.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Alison Hazelbaker, a global leader in lactation education, announced today the launch of Hazelbaker Lactation Institute.
  • The digital institute is an extension of Dr. Hazelbaker's Columbus-based lactation practice and is designed to provide best in class resources and online training for lactation consultants, nurses, and other health professionals who provide lactation support to families.
  • Hazelbaker Lactation Institute gives lactation professionals around the world access to one of the global leaders in lactation without traveling, attending a conference, or participating in an in-person training.
  • The digital institute exists to help build strong families, by delivering exemplary online and in-person education to lactation and health professionals who support babies and caregivers worldwide.

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) selects Prometric for Global Examination Administration

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
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We are pleased to announce that the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) has selected Prometric as its partner for the global administration of the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential.

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  • We are pleased to announce that the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) has selected Prometric as its partner for the global administration of the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential.
  • Prometric will contribute to their continued success by leveraging our global scale and technology investments to provide testing solutions that address the evolving needs of the IBCLC global candidate base.
  • Prometric has assisted in the successful administration of more than 7 million examinations annually in over 180 countries.
  • IBLCE looks forward to partnering with Prometric for global examination administration, said IBLCE Board Chair Norma Escobar, IBCLC, RLC of IBLCE.

Gateway Health Offers Hope to New Moms with Pacify Mobile App

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Articles, Health, Breastfeeding, Lactation consultant, Mental health, Occupations

Gateway Health is also the first Managed Care Organization to work with Pacify Health in Pennsylvania.

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  • Gateway Health is also the first Managed Care Organization to work with Pacify Health in Pennsylvania.
  • The Pacify service, which is also available to consumers on Android and iOS platforms, will link users to lactation consultants, Gateway Health Maternity Case Managers, or 24-hour Nurse Line.
  • Gateway Health is a leading managed care organization that believes total health and wellness cannot be attained by simply providing access to health care.
  • In addition to physical health, Gateway Health addresses behavioral health and socioeconomic challenges of nearly 550,000 members across Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Delaware, and West Virginia.

Nest Collaborative Introduces the First Online Lactation Resource and Platform Covered by Health Insurance

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Breastfeeding, Health, Articles, Branches of biology, Lactation consultant, Lactation

"Leveraging IoT, health facts, lactation support, and technologies, Nest Collaborative's platform creates an information, education and support ecosystem that under a model evidenced to improve success rates drives trust and confidence in breastfeeding," stated Founder and CEO of Nest Collaborative, Amanda Gorman.

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  • "Leveraging IoT, health facts, lactation support, and technologies, Nest Collaborative's platform creates an information, education and support ecosystem that under a model evidenced to improve success rates drives trust and confidence in breastfeeding," stated Founder and CEO of Nest Collaborative, Amanda Gorman.
  • Nest Collaborative enables women to easily access the platform's lactation support through a team of board-certified lactation professionals.
  • The platform connects women to immediate help by making a date and time they'd like to meet with a lactation professional.
  • About Nest Collaborative: Nest Collaborative is a collection of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants who conduct online, video appointments to help guide moms through the breastfeeding process.

New Service from Medela Connects Moms to Breastfeeding Support in Seconds

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Monday, December 17, 2018
Breastfeeding, Health, Childhood, Anatomy, Lactation consultant, Lactation, Breast milk, Telemedicine, Breast, Lactation room

To make sure breast milk feeding moms have access to the help and information they need, Medela has announced 24/7 LC , a membership service available through the award-winning MyMedela app.

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  • To make sure breast milk feeding moms have access to the help and information they need, Medela has announced 24/7 LC , a membership service available through the award-winning MyMedela app.
  • In partnership with Pacify Health, a leading telemedicine service, 24/7 LC offers moms an instant video connection to a professional lactation consultant through their smartphone anytime they need it.
  • "Medela is widely known for its research and technological contributions to lactation but what some moms need most is support," said Steve McCormack, managing director of Medela Canada.
  • "As natural as breastfeeding is, sometimes a little additional support or encouragement from an experienced lactation professional makes all the difference to establish a successful, long term breastfeeding journey."

White Oak Pediatrics Welcomes Alayne Benassi to its Team

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Friday, October 26, 2018
Health, Breastfeeding, Lactation consultant, Pediatrics, Pediatric nurse practitioner, CPNP, Nursing, Nurse practitioner, Benassi

SILVER SPRING, and GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --White Oak Pediatrics ( https://whiteoakpediatrics.com ) has been serving the Maryland area for more than 30 years.

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  • SILVER SPRING, and GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --White Oak Pediatrics ( https://whiteoakpediatrics.com ) has been serving the Maryland area for more than 30 years.
  • The clinic is pleased to announce the hiring of Alayne Benassi, MS, RN, CPNP, IBCLC.
  • A board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner and lactation consultant, Benassi is an Auburn University alumni, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree.
  • White Oak Pediatrics has served families for more than 30 years.

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Selected for National Baby-Friendly® Designation Program

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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HOUSTON, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital has received prestigious international recognition as aBaby-Friendly Designated birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc.

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  • HOUSTON, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital has received prestigious international recognition as aBaby-Friendly Designated birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc.
    "This recognition is an honor and great achievement by our team and it confirms our staff and affiliated physicians' dedication to providing mothers and infants with high quality expert care," said Kyle Price, CEO of Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.
  • The initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
  • Last year, Memorial Hermann Southeast received the 2017 International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Care Award from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA).
  • The global award recognizes facilities that hire certified lactation consultants, promote and support breastfeeding, and have a lactation program available to patients five days a week.