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Other Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 174N00000X
As of today, the following are the total number of Non-RN Lactation Consultants nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Non-RN Lactation Consultants who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Non-RN Lactation Consultants across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Non-RN Lactation Consultants do?
Non-RN Lactation Consultants provide direct breastfeeding support to mothers and babies, teaching latch techniques, managing milk supply, and educating families on feeding practices.
They work in various settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices, to help with latch-on difficulties, milk production, feeding cues, and emotional support.
While they don’t provide medical care beyond lactation, they are qualified to make referrals to medical services and recommend treatment plans to ensure breastfeeding success.
What they do
Education: Instructing parents on the benefits of breastfeeding, feeding cues, positioning, and milk expression.
Support: Providing emotional and practical support to help mothers and families overcome challenges and build confidence.
Clinical Skills: Assisting with latching difficulties, engorgement, blocked ducts, and milk supply issues.
Referral: Identifying situations that require medical attention and providing referrals to appropriate healthcare professionals.
Collaboration: Working with other healthcare professionals, such as nursing staff and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), to coordinate care.
Pumping Guidance: Teaching mothers how to use breast pumps and practice pumping techniques.
What They Don’t Do
Perform Medical Procedures: They do not perform medical procedures but focus on lactation-specific clinical management.
Diagnose Medical Conditions: They do not diagnose medical conditions or provide medical treatment beyond lactation care.
Environment
Hospitals: Offering support to new mothers during their hospital stay.
Outpatient Clinics: Conducting one-on-one consultations and providing follow-up care.
Private Practices: Working independently to offer home-visit consultations and services.
Public Health Departments: Supporting breastfeeding initiatives and providing education to the community.