Lactation Consultant: Holistic Breastfeeding Education & Support

Merrimack Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence General Hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant to educate patients and families about breastfeeding, develop policies to protect and promote lactation, and advocate for breastfeeding as the standard of child nutrition. The role provides evidence-based lactation care from preconception to weaning across maternity, labor and delivery, NICU, and pediatrics units.

The consultant will collaborate with other health professionals to share current lactation knowledge, offer emotional

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• IBLCE certification/exam required.
• BLS required at hire; NAS to be completed during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Educate women, families, health professionals, and the community about breastfeeding and lactation.
• Develop and promote hospital breastfeeding policies to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
• Advocate for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm and provide holistic lactation support from preconception to weaning.
• Provide lactation services across hospital units—primarily maternity, labor and delivery, NICU, and pediatrics.

Skills

Teaching facilitation

Cross-cultural communication

Emotional support

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

IBLCE certification

BLS certification

NAS during orientation

Job description

Lawrence General Hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant to educate patients and families about breastfeeding, develop policies to protect and promote lactation, and advocate for breastfeeding as the standard of child nutrition. The role provides evidence-based lactation care from preconception to weaning across maternity, labor and delivery, NICU, and pediatrics units.

The consultant will collaborate with other health professionals to share current lactation knowledge, offer emotional