Lactation Consultant

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

: * Breast feeding support and education in lactation clinic and inpatient wards and NICU
  • Provide individualized breastfeeding counselling and education to new and expectant mothers
  • Assess and address breastfeeding challenges including latch difficulties, low milk suppy and infant weight gain issues
  • Offer guidance on proper breastfeeding techniques and positions
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Perform comprehensive lactation assessments to identify potential issues and develop care plan.
  • Monitor infants growth pattern and breastfeeding efficiency.
  • Evaluate and assist with the use of breastfeeding aids.
  • Education and Training
  • Educate parents and families on breastfeeding benefits, techniques and management.
  • Conduct breastfeeding classes and workshops for groups of expectant and new parents.
  • Provide training and resources to healthcare staff on current lactation practices and guidelines.
  • Support and counselling
-Offer emotional support and encouragement to mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.Facilitate support groups for breastfeeding mothers to share experiences and solutions.
  • Provide follow up support as needed
  • Collaboration and rferrals
  • Work closely with the pediatricians, Obstetricians, nurses and other health care professionals to coordinate care.
  • Refer mothers to other healthcare providers or specialists when medical issues arise that affect breastfeeding.
  • Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care upon discharge.
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate records of consultations, assessments and care plans
  • Document mothers and infants progress and any interventions provided.
  • Prepare reports, KPI\'s, participate in case reviews
Responsibilities for the Mabrook Al Baby coordinator
  • Conduct and coordinate Antenatal classes. (individual and group sessions)
Responsibilities: * Breast feeding support and education in lactation clinic and inpatient wards and NICU
  • Provide individualized breastfeeding counselling and education to new and expectant mothers
  • Assess and address breastfeeding challenges including latch difficulties, low milk suppy and infant weight gain issues
  • Offer guidance on proper breastfeeding techniques and positions
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Perform comprehensive lactation assessments to identify potential issues and develop care plan.
  • Monitor infants growth pattern and breastfeeding efficiency.
  • Evaluate and assist with the use of breastfeeding aids.
  • Education and Training
  • Educate parents and families on breastfeeding benefits, techniques and management.
  • Conduct breastfeeding classes and workshops for groups of expectant and new parents.
  • Provide training and resources to healthcare staff on current lactation practices and guidelines.
  • Support and counselling
-Offer emotional support and encouragement to mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.Facilitate support groups for breastfeeding mothers to share experiences and solutions.
  • Provide follow up support as needed
  • Collaboration and rferrals
  • Work closely with the pediatricians, Obstetricians, nurses and other health care professionals to coordinate care.
  • Refer mothers to other healthcare providers or specialists when medical issues arise that affect breastfeeding.
  • Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care upon discharge.
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate records of consultations, assessments and care plans
  • Document mothers and infants progress and any interventions provided.
  • Prepare reports, KPI\'s, participate in case reviews
Responsibilities for the Mabrook Al Baby coordinator
  • Conduct and coordinate Antenatal classes. (individual and group sessions)
Qualifications:
  • International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
  • Registered Midwife or Nurse with relevant licensure
  • Experience with Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative standards
  • Breast feeding clinical experience
  • BLS certification
  • Certificate in Adult Teaching preferably
  • Professional knowledge of the breastfeeding process, antepartum,
intrapartum and postpartum health care and psychosocial issues
  • Knowledge of the breastfeeding care and educational principles, practices,
procedures, and techniques needed to assist breastfeeding families
  • Knowledgeable and skilled in the physiology and clinical management of breastfeeding.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1698175
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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