Job Description – Lactation Nurse

Department: Nursing / Lactation Services
Designation: Lactation Nurse
Location: Motherhood Hospital – Saravanampatti, Coimbatore
Qualification: B.Sc Nursing / GNM
Experience: 2–5 years of relevant clinical experience, preferably in Maternity, Postnatal, NICU, or Women & Child Care

Job Summary

The Lactation Nurse is responsible for providing professional breastfeeding support and guidance to mothers during pregnancy, post-delivery, and the postnatal period. The role involves assessing breastfeeding practices, assisting mothers with breastfeeding techniques, addressing common lactation challenges, and promoting successful breastfeeding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide breastfeeding education and lactation counselling to antenatal and postnatal mothers.
- Assess the mother and baby for breastfeeding readiness and identify lactation-related concerns.
- Assist mothers with correct breastfeeding positions, attachment, and latching techniques.
- Educate mothers on exclusive breastfeeding and the benefits of breast milk.




- Support mothers in establishing and maintaining adequate milk supply.
- Provide guidance on breast care and prevention of common breastfeeding complications.
- Assist mothers experiencing common lactation challenges such as poor latch, engorgement, nipple soreness, and perceived low milk supply.
- Provide appropriate support and education regarding breast milk expression and storage.
- Guide mothers on the protected use of breast pumps, where required.
- Support mothers of preterm, low-birth-weight, or NICU-admitted babies in establishing and maintaining lactation.
- Coordinate with neonatologists, obstetricians, paediatricians, NICU nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding lactation-related concerns.
- Identify mothers and babies requiring additional clinical support and escalate concerns to the concerned doctor or senior clinical team.
- Conduct individual and group breastfeeding education sessions fo

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