1511cf66_all_To_Action_on_Breastfeeding__Topic
[ID] 359 [Interest Areas] Health Care Provider Lactation Professional [Comment] I am a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Lactation Consultant in Texas. Before that, I was a hospital nursery nurse and Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse. I perform lactation consults in my pediatric practice. The two biggest frustrations new mothers face related to breastfeeding is incorrect information, and lack of a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable in breastfeeding. I would like to suggest that all RN's and MD's currently being trained have breastfeeding management included in thier educational programs; and that currently practicing MD's and RN's (including Nurse Practitioners)be required to complete an educational program about breastfeeding in order to renew their practicing license in 2010 and thereafter. That way, all health care providers a mother is exposed to during pregnancy and after birth will be able to provide appropriate information to her to facilitate lactation and breastfeeding. [Topic] 
Health Professional Education, Publications, and Conferences
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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