Dietitians as lactation educators/consultants.
This experience illustrates opportunities for dietitians on several levels. In a broad sense, it suggests the opportunity for a private practice built on group education in an area of normal nutrition. In addition, it demonstrates lactation education/counseling as an acceptable activity for dietitians with appropriate experience and training. There is clearly a public health need for more information and support to increase the incidence of successful, enjoyable breast feeding. Dietitians can and should be at the forefront of such efforts.
D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding; D004046:Dietetics / Q000193:education; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007774:Lactation; D011247:Pregnancy