Breastfeeding Peer Counselor East Central Region Health District- Women, Infants, and Children Program
Augusta , GA
2013.06 - 2015.06
Performed home visits
Coordinated breast pump issuance
Maintained Breast Pump inventory
Counseled pregnant and postpartum parents
Represented the program at community health fairs
Maintained a caseload of prenatal and postpartum parents
Assisted with creating individualized plans for successful breastfeeding outcomes
Engaged in ongoing professional development activities such as reading research articles or attending webinars related to lactation topics
Facilitated group discussions on strategies for successful breastfeeding experiences
Mentored new peer counselors on best practices when providing counseling services
Educated clients about the benefits of breastfeeding
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