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 skilled 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 perks 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

📌 Lactation Nurse Saravanampatti (India)
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