The lactation consultant
Example: The lactation consultant helped the mother with breastfeeding techniques.
Definition
"The lactation consultant" is a specialized healthcare professional who assists mothers with breastfeeding techniques, addressing challenges related to milk production, infant feeding, and maternal comfort to promote successful nursing experiences.
Etymology
"The lactation consultant" combines 'lactation,' from the Latin 'lactatio,' meaning 'to suckle or nurse,' and 'consultant,' derived from Latin 'consultare,' meaning 'to advise.' Did you know? The role of lactation consultants emerged in the late 20th century to support breastfeeding mothers with expert guidance.
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"The lactation consultant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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