Meridith Lohse
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Experienced private-practice lactation consultant (IBCLC) with North Dallas Doula Associates, skilled in breastfeeding assistance and general support through the early postpartum period. Achieved increased breastfeeding success rates through personalized consultations and community resource development. Expertise in infant feeding with both breast and bottle, fostering confident patient populations and enhancing postpartum experiences for families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lactation Consultant
North Dallas Doula Associates
Dallas, TX
10.2014 - Current
- Provided hands on, in person and virtual support to families experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding, pumping, and infant feeding, contributing to increased success in meeting their breastfeeding goals and patient confidence during the postpartum period.
- Conducted group classes on breastfeeding techniques and benefits, leading to a more informed patient population.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates through one-on-one consultations, addressing individual concerns, and challenges.
- Developed strong relationships with local community organizations, facilitating referrals to additional resources when necessary for continued breastfeeding success beyond hospital discharge.
- Maintained professional growth by attending conferences and workshops focused on current trends in lactation care practices.
Family Services Coordinator
Southwest Transplant Alliance
Dallas, TX
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Approached the families of organ donation candidates at the time of the potential donor’s death to present the option of donation.
- Provided education and grief support for the families of solid organ and tissue donors at the time of death.
- Facilitated communication and exchange of information between organ donors’ families and organ recipients.
Chaplain Intern
Methodist Medical Center
Dallas, TX
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Provided emotional and spiritual support to hospital patients and staff in a Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Primary area of service in the hospital was the Labor and Delivery Unit and Level III NICU, supporting birthing families and the families of sick and premature infants.
Education
Lactation Education Program (certificate) - Lactation
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.2015
Master Of Divinity -
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05.2006
Bachelor Of Arts - Healthcare Biology
Baylor University
Waco, TX12.2002
Skills
- Breastfeeding support
- Infant feeding at breast and bottle
- Emotional support
- Community resources
- Oral motor skills
- Postpartum care
- Milk supply management
- Plan of care development
- Breastfeeding challenges
- Latch assessment
Certification
- IBCLC
- Postpartum Doula
- Bottle Feeding Basics
- MoMe Yoga Instructor
- Perinatal Fitness Specialist
Timeline
Lactation Consultant
North Dallas Doula Associates
10.2014 - Current
Family Services Coordinator
Southwest Transplant Alliance
06.2006 - 09.2007
Chaplain Intern
Methodist Medical Center
06.2006 - 08.2007
Lactation Education Program (certificate) - Lactation
Arizona State University
Master Of Divinity -
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor Of Arts - Healthcare Biology
Baylor University