Breastfeeding Educator
Australian Breastfeeding Association Applecross Branch (Supported by Volunteer Melville!)
- Applecross Western Australia
- Health
- Childcare, Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line
Breastfeeding Educators are trained volunteers who offer breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother support to women whose babies are breastfeeding and to their families. Their area of expertise is breastfeeding support. The counsellors have to have breastfed at least one baby for a minimum of 6 months and hold a current 10998NAT Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education (Counselling) (or equivalent) and have to complete ongoing training to up d ate their knowledge and skills.