June Walker, RN, IBCLC
Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Postpartum Doula
in Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding counties.
Professional lactation consultations in your home, doctor's offices or in-hospital. Postpartum Doula services during the day and evening; emphasis on breastfeeding and attachment parenting.
What is a Lactation Consultant?
I am a board certified lactation consultant. There are several different types of lactation consultants. Having a board certification is important to help reassure mothers that the individual has met certain requirements and experience to better provide evidence based and skilled care.
A IBCLC will:- Work together with mothers to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems.
- Collaborate with other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive care that supports, protects and promotes breastfeeding.
- Encourage a social environment that supports breastfeeding families.
- Educate families, health professionals and policy makers about the far-reaching and long-lasting value of breastfeeding as a global health imperative.
What is a Postpartum Doula?
A women who supports the mother & baby and also the family. Educating, helping, assisting and encouraging the mother during this major life change.
A Postpartum Doula will:- Educate on breastfeeding, babywearing, mothering & caring for baby.
- Give helpful tips and information to make life a little easier or move more to acceptance.
- Assist with cleaning house, cooking and other children.
- Encourage and empower the mother.
