Understanding Lactation Credentials

There are a number of breastfeeding support credentials that fall under the all encompassing term “lactation consultant” and the chart below is handy in explaining “who’s who.”

“I reached out to Erica shortly after getting home from the hospital. As a first time mom, I didn’t know much about breastfeeding, but I learned a lot through working with Erica over several months. She is very knowledgeable and I always enjoyed when we met. She gave me a lot of confidence and always assured me that I was doing a great job. She was also always responsive to all of the questions I had. She helped me come up with a plan for pumping when I had to go back to work. I attribute my success to all of her help and support. I would highly recommend Erica for anyone looking for help with lactation.”—VJ