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Emily Liczbinski

Plano,TX

Summary

Compassionate and evidence-driven Lactation Consultant with a strong track record of developing personalized, effective feeding plans for families in diverse settings. Skilled in translating clinical insight into practical strategies that support breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and combination feeding. Adept at leading both in-person and virtual education, and experienced in creating culturally inclusive, research-based resources for patients and healthcare professionals. Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing innovation in infant feeding practices through patient-centered, real-world expertise.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lactation Consultant/Owner

Baby Latch Love, LLC
08.2021 - Current
  • Support breastfeeding/chestfeeding families through personalized, patient-centered care, promoting feeding goals that align with each family's needs and values.
  • Educate families on techniques for expressing and storing human milk, boosting confidence and supporting effective milk supply management.
  • Develop and implement individualized lactation care plans, addressing challenges such as latching difficulties, low supply, oversupply, and combination feeding.
  • Collaborate closely with Pediatricians, OB/GYNs, and other allied health professionals to coordinate comprehensive lactation support and improve patient outcomes.
  • Maintain thorough, timely documentation to ensure high-quality care, clear communication, and continuity across visits.
  • Mentor IBCLC candidates (Pathway 1 & 3), providing clinical supervision, feedback, and professional development guidance.
  • Perform oral function and structural assessments in infants; educate families on exercises and techniques to improve feeding mechanics.
  • Lead private and group childbirth education classes (in-person and virtual), delivering evidence-based content to prepare expectant parents for birth and infant feeding.
  • Remain current with the latest research and clinical best practices in lactation and perinatal education to ensure the highest standard of care delivery.

Clinical-Childbirth Educator

Texas Health Resources
09.2013 - 12.2021
  • Designed and led virtual family education classes across the hospital system, expanding access to prenatal and postpartum education.
  • Taught evidence-based childbirth education courses tailored to diverse patient populations.
  • Created and launched “Breastfeeding for Working Moms,” a unique class in the DFW area supporting return-to-work feeding transitions.
  • Developed and regularly updated curricula to align with evolving research and best practices in perinatal care.
  • Advocated for patient needs while fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Crafted individualized care plans in response to specific learning or support needs.
  • Facilitated outpatient peer-to-peer support groups, promoting community-based learning.
  • Maintained accurate records and ensured proper upkeep of teaching equipment and materials.
  • Participated in departmental committees to standardize and improve educational practices.
  • Trained and mentored new staff to ensure continuity and quality in patient education services.
  • Pursued ongoing professional development through conferences and workshops.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - University Studies

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Expertise: In-depth knowledge
  • Collaboration: Effective team player
  • Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking
  • Documentation: Precise reporting
  • Compassion: Empathetic care
  • Curriculum: Educational program design

Certification

  • International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
  • Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
  • BLS CPR American Heart Association

Professional Activities

Patient Family Partner
Momma’s Voices • 08/2021 – Present

  • Serve as a patient advocate, partnering with hospital systems and state coalitions to elevate patient and family voices in maternal–child health initiatives and quality improvement efforts.

Panel Speaker & Faculty, Texas AIM Plus Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy Learning Collaborative
Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) • 01/2023, 04/2024

  • Served twice on the patient panel as a faculty member and advocate, sharing lived experience to guide hospital teams in patient-centered implementation of severe hypertension protocols through panel discussions and breakout workshops.

Faculty, Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health – Community of Learning Program
AIM • 01/2023 – 03/2023; 09/2024 – 10/2024

  • Guided hospital teams on effective collaboration with patient advocates to integrate patient perspectives into safety and care improvement initiatives.

Community Health Worker Panel Speaker, Meet the Experts Series – High-Risk Maternal Care Coordination Services Pilot Program
Texas Department of State Health Services • 08/2022

  • Engaged with community health workers to discuss strategies for improving care coordination and reducing maternal morbidity in high-risk populations.

Context Expert, AIM Obstetric Hemorrhage Patient Safety Bundle Development
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement & Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health • 01/2022

  • Collaborated on creation and vetting of standardized protocols for hemorrhage prevention, early recognition, and multidisciplinary response planning.

Timeline

Lactation Consultant/Owner

Baby Latch Love, LLC
08.2021 - Current

Clinical-Childbirth Educator

Texas Health Resources
09.2013 - 12.2021

Bachelor Of Science - University Studies

The University of Texas At Arlington