Digna Lemus
East Haven
Summary
Dynamic Breastfeeding Peer Counselor at Fair Haven Community Health Care, skilled in delivering impactful breastfeeding education and compassionate client counseling. Successfully facilitated support groups and monitored client progress, ensuring optimal breastfeeding experiences. Adept at identifying barriers and providing community resource referrals, fostering strong relationships with mothers to enhance their lactation journey.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Fair Haven Community Health Care
new haven
03.2013 - Current
- Provided breastfeeding education to mothers during WIC office visits or by phone.
- Facilitated support groups with WIC nutritionist, for breastfeeding mothers to share experiences and offer my follow up support during pregnancy or post partum.
- Delivered one-on-one counseling sessions addressing breastfeeding challenges.
- Monitored and documented client progress in breastfeeding efforts.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and IBCLC to ensure clients were receiving appropriate care and support.
- Provided breastfeeding education and support to pregnant women, new mothers, and families in a variety of settings.
- Counseled families on the importance of nutrition during lactation.
- Conducted follow-up calls with clients after discharge from hospital or clinic setting.
- Assisted with identifying barriers that could potentially prevent successful breastfeeding experiences.
- Observed mother-infant dyads during feeding sessions and provided feedback as needed.
- Provided referrals to other community resources as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
HARDING HIGH SCHOOL
Bridgeport, CT06-2004
Skills
- Breastfeeding education
- Client counseling
- Loving support
- Progress monitoring
- Community resource referral
- close relationship with moms
Certification
CLC CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Fair Haven Community Health Care
03.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
HARDING HIGH SCHOOL