Lactation consultant nurse: a new role construction

Authors

  • Annelise Gonçalves
  • Lilian Espírito Santo
  • Marion Kohlmann

Keywords:

Aleitamento materno, Enfermeira consultora em aleitamento materno

Abstract

This paper reports the set of activities performed by the Lactation Consultant Nurse in an University Hospital on the occasion of “Baby Friendly Hospital” implantation initiative. This professional is prepared to prevent, recognize and solve difficulties belonging to the binomy mother-baby concerning to breastfeeding. The main occupation of the Lactation Consultant Nurse is to assemble the different activities which involve the Institution, its staff and the users in behalf of breastfeeding, developing assistance, educational and administrative activities that intends to attend the “Ten steps for successful breastfeeding” preconized by UNICEF and WHO.

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Published

2008-05-19

How to Cite

1.
Gonçalves A, Espírito Santo L, Kohlmann M. Lactation consultant nurse: a new role construction. Rev Gaúcha Enferm [Internet]. 2008 May 19 [cited 2026 Aug. 10];19(1):60. Available from: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/rgenf/article/view/4175

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Section

Relato de Experiência