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. Recertifies every 5 years. Educated to handle more complex breastfeeding scenarios.
Advanced Lactation Consultant (ALC) – Completed a 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.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Bachelor of the Arts (BA)
International Certified Childbirth Educator (ICCE)

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.

Postpartum Support Services

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

Assistance Programs
DHHS – The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services promotes the health and well-being of its residents through the delivery or facilitation of a multitude of essential services to ensure families are strengthened, public health is protected, and individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency.
www.dhhs.nv.gov

Nurse-Family Partnership
Maria Teresa Johnson, Sr. CHN
(702) 759-0779 to sign up
www.Nursefamilypartnership.org

Nevada Early Intervention Services
1-800-522-0066
Provides services to children birth until three with
developmental delay or disabilities, and their families.
This evaluation is free of charge.

Nevada 211
Call for information and referrals to health and human
service programs in Nevada

Nevada (PEP) Parents Empowering Parents
702.388.8899 Toll-Free 1.800.216.5188
Nevada PEP is a nonprofit organization that provides
information, services and training to Nevada families of
children with disabilities.

Nevada 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 wo are at
nutrition risk. Visit website for closest WIC clinic and store.
1-800-863-8942 www.nevadawic.org

Facebook Groups & Blogs continued

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex
www.facebook.com/DMERORG
For Babies’ Sake
www.facebook.com/ForBabiesSake
Historic Photos and Prints of Breastfeeding
www.facebook.com/HistoricBreastfeedingPhotos
IGT And Low Milk Supply Support Group
www.facebook.com/groups/IGTmamas/
Las Vegas Valley Homebirth
www.facebook.com/groups/515057985176333/
Lactation Connection of LV
www.facebook.com/groups/LCofLV/
Mocha Milk
www.mochamilk.blogspot.com
Tongue Tie Babies Support Group
www.facebook.com/groups/tonguetiebabies/
The Leaky B@@b
www.facebook.com/TheLeakyBoob
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)
www.facebook.com/groups/31307243403/about/

Educational Videos

Breastfeeding Medicine of Northeast Ohio
The Basics of Latching & Hand Expression
www.bfmedneo.com
Healthy Families BC
Alternative Feeding Methods for Newborns
www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/articles/videoalternative-feeding-methods-newborns
Stanford Medicine
Breastfeeding Videos
www.med.stanford.edu/newborns/professionaleducation/breastfeeding.html
Global Health Media
For Mothers & Health Care Workers
www.globalhealthmedia.org/videos/breastfeeding

Internet Resources continued

Infant Risk Center ~ Dr. Hale, Texas Tech
www.infantrisk.com
International Baby Food Action Network
www.ibfan.org
Kelly Mom
www.kellymom.com
Lactation Education Resources
www.lactationtraining.com/resources/educationalmaterials/handouts-parents
Low Milk Supply
www.lowmilksupply.org
Nancy Mohrbacher: Breastfeeding Reporter
www.nancymohrbacher.com
Nevada Breastfeeds
www.nevadabreastfeeds.org
Nursing Freedom
www.nursingfreedom.org
Office of Women’s Health
https://www.womenshealth.gov/files/documents/fact-sheetbreastfeeding.pdf
phD in Parenting
www.phdinparenting.com
Work and Pump
www.workandpump.com
World Health Organization (WHO)
www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/

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 snvbreastfeeding@gmail.com. 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.

Updated March 2018