COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

THIS IS AN ASSIGNMENT THAT IS BASED ON MY COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE I HAD AT SCHOOL WITH A VISITOR FROM THE International Board Certified Lactation Consultants WHICH are the gold standard of breastfeeding care. I WILL POST A LINK OF THE POWERPOINTS THAT WE REVIEWED DURING OUR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE AND THAT WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT WE COVERED WITHIN THIS TIME AND WHAT TO INCLUDE IN THE PAPER. LINK***** https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UG1nC6AybnaMM51sMXSsVE1GOBEh4FuOAdEaEagRTEs/edit#slide=id.p80 Information for the Community Paper What is an IBCLC? International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are the gold standard of breastfeeding care. An IBCLC, also known as a lactation consultant, is a professional who has received the highest level of education and training and possesses the knowledge and skill to help mothers with even the most difficult breastfeeding situations. To use the letters IBCLC after their name, she/he must pass a rigorous international credentialing exam. To be eligible to sit for the exam she/he must have an extensive education (usually a four-year degree) and many years of experience working with breastfeeding mothers. To retain the IBCLC credential, she/he must attend conferences and earn continuing education credits. Lactation consultants can also be doctors, nurses, midwives, dietitians, or speech therapists and they work in hospitals, clinics, or in private practice. Verify: https://iblce.org/public-registry/ 1. Name and address: Baby Perfecto Breastfeeding Education and Services, I am currently in the progress of renting a lot to open my own clinic. As for now, I travel to my clients. 2. Purpose of organization: I work with mothers both pre and postnatally providing them with breastfeeding and psychological support. Additionally, my work also includes working in more advanced cases such as newborn with congenital or acquired abnormalities/difficulties. (I have taken additional credentials to be able to do this) Services offered: Infants in Intensive Care Units who need assistance in feeding • Difficulties with latching • Nipple pain • Tongue Tie • Preemie Babies • Flat or Inverted Nipples • Engorgement • Increasing Milk Supply • Evaluation of your newborn's weight gain • History of Breast Surgery • Inducing Lactation for adopting parents (and surrogate families) • Re-lactation (inducing lactation even months after the birth of your baby) 3 Type of patient served in (%): During my internship of 1000 hours, I worked with low-income families and teen mothers. Every Monday I provide free services to low-income families at a pregnancy help center in Rosemead, CA. I do meet with mothers in a hospital setting, clinical office, and mainly at home visits. Since becoming IBCLC certified my clients has expanded to individuals of middle to upper class as well. 4. Type of healthcare concerns: I focus not only on helping mothers overcome breastfeeding challenges but I also play a role in the mothers and newborns well-being. 5. Social issues with population: Many lactation consultants charge between 200 - 400 US dollars when consulted outside the hospital. These charges tend to be out of pocket which may be hard for some people to pay. I do offer a 15% discount to low-income families and veterans. PLEASE FOLLOW APA FORMAT (NOT TOO MANY PAGES JUST ABOUT 2-3) AND INCLUDE A FIRST PERSON POINT OF VIEW REGARDING THE POWERPOINT AND WHAT WAS COVERED IN THE EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS SOME INFORMATION FOR THE PAPE I PROVIDED SUCH AS THE NAME, ADDRESS, PURPOSE, ETC.