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.

Lactation Consultants

Laura Cooper, BA, IBCLC, Doula
Advanced Breastfeeding Support of Las Vegas
www.breastfeedingsupportlv.com
Office: (702) 764-9290  Cell: (702) 321-6712

Lauren Frey, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC
www.lvlactation.com
(702) 919-6519

Rosemarie Casillas, IBCLC, CLE, CIMI
cimi.rosemarie@gmail.com
(702) 592-7673 *Takes some insurances

Colette Moore, BSN, RN, IBCLC
(702) 217-0882                                                        www.lasvegasbreastfeeding.com

Brittni Lents, BS, IBCLC, ALC
Blents.ibclc@gmail.com
(702) 530-7665

Semaj Bruce, IBCLC
Breastfeeding with Maj, LLC                                            BFGwithMaj@gmail.com
(702) 720-5198

Suzette Cruz, BSN, IBCLC
Sc.ibclc@gmail.com
(702) 812-2223

Lactation Counselor

Fortune Cotten, CBS
Breastfeeding & Me
www.breastfeedingandme.com

Aisha Fanning, CLEC, Doula
Vegas Family Doula
www.vegasfamilydoula.com
(702) 907-6378

Kealy Hawk, BSN, RN, CLC
Mama Moo Lactation
www.mamamoolactation.com
(307) 282-0220

Rikki Jenkins, BS, CLC, CBE, Doula
Sacred Journey LV
www.sacredjourneylv.com
(702) 508-8853

Jefferyanna Nelson, CLC, Doula
Jefferyanna’s Doula services
www.jefferyanna.com
(702) 245-9100

Breastfeeding & Postpartum Support

Angel Breast Pumps                                                                                      Offering breast pump rentals and discounted sales                                      (702) 862-6435 www.angelpumps.net                                                              11am-7pm daily

St. Rose Barbara Greenspun Women’s Care Center                              Private consultations, baby weigh station, weekly support group, classes, pump rentals.  Se Habla espanol                                                                          (702) 616-4901. Warm line: (702) 616-4908

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center                                              Breastfeeding moms group (IBCLC & CLC)                                                Helpline (702) 233-7542                                            www.summerlinhospital.com    

The Healthy Living Institute at UMC                                                          Health and wellness activities & education, car seat classes, senior celebrations, private lactation consultant.                                                        (702) 383-7353                                                                                  www.umcsn.com

Vegas Family Doulas                                                                                Postpartum support, Placenta encapsulation, Meal Prep.                            (702) 907-6378                                                              www.vegasfamilydoulas.com

Virginia Bobro, Childbirth Educator, Doula                                        Lactation Visits, Prenatal breastfeeding classes, Birth Story Healing. vbobro@gmail.com   www.lasvegasbirth.com

Well Rounded Momma                                                                                    Private consultations, support groups, breastfeeding classes                      (702) 478-5080                                                        www.wellroundedmomma.com

Sacred Journey LV                                                                                      Pregnancy & Postpartum Care, Postpartum Meal Prep, Lactation Classes, Childbirth Education, Evidence Based Birth Classes                                      (702) 508-8853                                                                  www.sacredjourneylv.com

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)                            Encompass a range of mental health disorders. You are not alone. With help, you will be well. “Speak Up When Down.”                                                            For immediate assistance contact: (702) 970-8580   www.MaternalMentalHealthNOW.org                                                  Gabrielle Kaufman, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT Director

Southern Nevada Health District                                                                  Nurse Family Partnership and Embracing Healthy Baby are both free home visiting programs. Nurse Family Partnership is for pregnant first time mothers. Clients get assigned their own personal nurse. Embracing Healthy Baby is for pregnant mothers or mothers with infants less than 6 months old. Clients will be paired with a Community Health Nurse and a Community Health Worker. Enrollment in both programs is voluntary and Nurses and / or Community Health Workers provide education, resources and offer free breastfeeding support in the home. www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org                                                            702-759-0892

Nevada Division of Public & Behavioral Health http://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/MIP/MIP-Home/

Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)                                                                        If you qualify for WIC, you qualify to see a WIC IBCLC for no cost! 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 the website for the closest WIC clinic and store.                                                                                      1-800-863-8942                                                                           www.nevadawic.org

www.itcnwic.org                                                                                                    702-249-0325

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

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