Resources

Keys to Credentials

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – most extensive formal lactation education and requires clinical hands on training lactation; has passed an international certification exam and has in continuing education requirements in lactation. Re-certifies every 5 years. Educated to handle more complex breastfeeding scenarios.

Advanced Lactation Consultant (ALC) Completed 45-hour training and have passed a criterion-referenced examination, and demonstrated the competencies and skills required to provide counseling, requires recertification every 3 years.

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) – has successfully completed a one-week course (45 hour) of training and competency verification in breastfeeding and lactation support. Re-certifies every 3 years.

Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) – has successfully completed a one-week course (45 hour) in basic lactation and its management and required post seminar homework.

Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC) – has successfully completed a 45-hour credit course in basic lactation and its management and required post seminar homework which may include a clinical component.

Thank you for Breastfeeding in PUBLIC!

NRS 201.232 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mother may breast feed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother’s breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. AB 113 Requires certain employers to make certain accommodations for a nursing mother.

Disclaimer

Southern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition cannot be held liable for the practices of providers listed on our resource page.
It is for informational resource purposes only. If you have concerns about a provider on this listing, please contact us at admin@snvbreastfeeding.org. Providers listed in this directory, unless otherwise indicated, charge a fee for their services. Some have a sliding scale, and some accept insurances. The credentials listed after their names are listed as the individual requested and described. None have been verified by SNBC.
All licensed health practitioners have additional continuing education requirements to remain current in respective field.

Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

Starting healthy habits, growing brighter futures!
WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and other social services to participants at no charge. WIC serves income eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. Visit website for closest WIC clinic and store.
1-800-863-8942 www.nevadawic.org
702-249-0325 www.itcnwic.org

Nevada WIC Breastfeeding Support
https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/

Telephone Resources

Breastfeeding Helpline
Monday–Friday:9am–6pm(EnglishandSpanish)
(800) 994-9662 www.womenshealth.gov

Infant Risk Center
Up-to-date evidence-based information on the use of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
(806) 352-2519

Work Life Law
Free legal hotline for Mothers who are or plan to pump after returning to work. (415) 703-8276

Apps

CentraCare Baby(free)–resource to build confidence related to pregnancy, breastfeeding &adjustment to parenting

Coffective(free)–a tool to help pregnant women set and reach their goals

LactMed(free)–database of drugs and dietary supplements that may affect breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Solutions($6.99) – a guide to overcoming most common breastfeeding problems

Local Facebook Groups & Blogs

Breastfeeding Welcomed Here
https://www.facebook.com/BreastfeedingWelcomedHereNV

Big Latch On-Las Vegas
https://www.facebook.com/BigLatchOnLasVegas/

Las Vegas Valley Homebirth
https://www.facebook.com/groups/515057985176333/

Southern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition
https://www.facebook.com/snvbreastfeeding.org/

Other Resources:

SNHD Website:
http://www.healthysouthernnevada.org/

Nevada 2-1-1 website:
https://www.nevada211.org/

Nevada Equal Rights Commission:
Phone: 775-823-6690
https://detr.nv.gov/Page?Id=166
The NERC upholds Title VII and the Nevada Pregnant Workers Act- both which protect mom from discrimination due to pregnancy and pregnancy related (breastfeeding) conditions.

Center for Work Life Law:
https://www.pregnantatwork.org/pregnant-women-pregnancy/breastfeeding-employees/
(415) 703-8276; they may offer free legal advice.

Fact sheet tailored to NV law with a number of wonderful suggestions:
https://www.pregnantatwork.org/wp-content/uploads/Talking-About-Your-Pump-Nevada-Factsheet.pdf
Sample letter for mom to give to her employer for pumping at work.

A Positive Parenting Practice – Parenting a teen is not easy. Many outside influences distract our youth and add challenges to parenting efforts. Youth need adults who are there for them—people who connect with them, communicate with them, spend time with them, and show a genuine interest in them. A key parental role is helping teens understand that their health and well-being—now and in the future—are not simply a matter of chance, but a matter of choice.
By engaging in positive parenting, parents can help their adolescent make healthy choices.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/protective/positiveparenting.htm