What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)? A healthcare professional who specializes in the clinical management of human lactation and breastfeeding. An IBCLC is certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, which is considered the “gold standard” in the field. This certification requires rigorous education, hands on training, and re-certification everyContinue reading “FAQ”
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Reflections on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Allyson Wessells, PT, MPT, IBCLC Breast Function: Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues to be important for awareness of the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States. Understanding the function of the breast and its relation to disease prevention is equally important. The breast can be considered an organ of the immune systemContinue reading “Reflections on Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
Welcome, Lisa!
Nurture is excited to grow our team by bringing on Lisa Sheer as a contractor! Lisa is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has a background working with WIC and private practice as the owner of Latching On. She serves Coshocton, Muskingum, Licking, Knox, Guernsey, Holmes, and Tuscarawas Counties. We are excited toContinue reading “Welcome, Lisa!”
Reflecting on 2020
2020 brought some highs and lows, here are Nurture’s 2020 highlights:
COVID-19 & Virtual Lactation Consultations
Hello friends! Let’s chat about the coronavirus… COVID-19 has not been detected in breastmilk, but antibodies for it have been (human milk is pretty amazing!). Speak to your healthcare provider about breastfeeding if you have been exposed or actively have COVID-19. Continuing to breastfeed or giving baby expressed breastmilk will almost always be the rightContinue reading “COVID-19 & Virtual Lactation Consultations”