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Lactation is one of the many topics that doulas tend to frequently overstep their scope in. Today’s special guest is talking us through when and how to refer to an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). If you’re working with families in the early postpartum hours/days/weeks it’s imperative to have some basic knowledge of lactation in terms of what’s normal and what’s not.
Our guest today is Tiara Caldwell. She is a nurse, doula, IBCLC, and podcast host among other things! She is honestly an absolute gem to connect with both professionally and otherwise! Scroll down to read her full bio. She is doing amazing and important work in the DC area. Her links to connect are below as well.
Today’s show covers why a prenatal lactation appointment is important as well as how detrimental it can be to not refer when it’s really needed! It’s vital to a good doula practice to be willing and ready to refer. Tiara highlights how you really need to know what lactation resources are available in your area so you can send clients to the right places who will actually be helpful to them.
OUR GUEST:
Tiara Caldwell, LPN IBCLC, has been a maternal and infant health advancement champion for over ten years, starting with her work as a community doula and mental health professional. She became certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2015 and, shortly after, began work as a private practice practitioner and working part-time in the hospital setting.
She owns Crowned & Cradled LLC, a company in the DC Metro area that provides doula support and lactation services. Tiara is known as a compassionate caregiver and savvy businesswoman in her community and field. Her areas of expertise range from prenatal education, support for families of multiples, and ways for business owners to find their unique voices and craft marketing efforts to mirror them. Tiara has presented at various conferences and received raving reviews and additional business growth opportunities.
The heart of Tiara's work is providing families with the keys they need to have successful feeding experiences in a judgment-free space. Being a mother of four children and navigating multiple unique family structures herself, Tiara can offer a culturally appropriate, sensitive, and respectful approach to care to encourage families to reach their goals. She does this by continuing to collaborate and contribute to community organizations with support groups and classes and co-hosting a podcast called Birth. Ish.
Resources: Lactation Education Resources https://www.lactationtraining.com/resources/handouts-professionals
CONNECT with Tiara:
Website: http://crownedandcradled.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crownedandcradled/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birth-ish-the-podcast/id1509477662
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