What is an International board certified lactation consultant? Are all of your lactation consultants IBCLCs?
Yes, all of our lactation consultants are current IBCLCs—International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. The IBCLC credential is the gold-standard in breastfeeding care. Each consultant has had thorough lactation education, completed a lactation-specific clinical internship and passed a board examination. In addition, they must recertify every 5 years and retest every 10 years, so you can be confident their education and expertise is always up-to-date.
In February 2020, as COVID-19 began to spread and surge across the United States, the CDC advised physicians and the public to engage in social distancing and seek care virtually via telehealth when needed. Since March 2020, the use of telehealth has risen by over 50% compared to that same time period in March 2019, and it continues to rise.
If you've never had an online psychiatry visit before, you might have some questions about how the process works. Dr. Churi, Amwell’s staff psychiatrist, shares answers and helpful information about telepsychiatry.
Nursing your baby is a natural, healthy way to feed your child, but it can also be a challenge. Many mothers have access to a local lactation consultant, but what if there was now a way for your IBCLC – International Board Certified Lactation Consultant – to come to you?
If you are a parent or guardian thinking about pursuing counseling for your child and are confused about what that might look like, you are not alone! Over the years, I have talked to many parents who were embarrassed or uncomfortable asking questions about therapy.
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