Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC, RLC.
The IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. The RLC stands for Registered Lactation Consultant
Providing breastfeeding help
A review of Lori's recent professional experience in the field of lactation -
2009 - Online Breastfeeding Instructor
Aviva Institute
2007 - current - Opened private practice, All About Breastfeeding, which
is located in Peoria, Arizona. Complete lactation services include one
on one scheduled consults by appointment only, Medela Symphony
breastpump rentals, expert nursing bra fitting and breastfeeding
classes.
2001 - 2007 - Provided individual lactation consults in a local retail
store.
2001 - 2007 - Provided lactation services in the Maternity Unit at
Phoenix Baptist Hospital in Arizona.
1998 - 2001 - trained under a very experienced IBCLC and received the
highest distinction in the field of lactation services - IBCLC, RLC
1987 - 2001 - Assisted mothers and babies as a peer breastfeeding
counselor. Please read further for a more detailed biography of Lori J.
Isenstadt, IBCLC
Shortly after the birth of her second baby in 1987, Lori has been working with breastfeeding mothers and babies. As a Certified Childbirth Educator and a Certified Birth Doula, Lori has assisted hundreds of women with early breastfeeding challenges in her initial role as a peer breastfeeding counselor. In 1998, Lori decided to take formal training to become an IBCLC.
Her first step was to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC).
As Lori began to understand her limitations as a CBC and recognize the
delicate intricacy of the field of lactation, she decided to take the
plunge and formally apply to the International Board of Certified
Lactation Examiners to become an IBCLC. Lori was extremely fortunate to
find an experienced and dedicated IBCLC to mentor her.
Under her mentors guidance, Lori studied and worked with breastfeeding
woman in a variety of settings. Lori spent the next two years gleaning
experiences interning in several hospitals, Woman, Infants and Children
(WIC) offices, observing other IBCLC's in lactation clinics and private
practices. Lori recognized the need for breastfeeding mothers to have
ongoing support in their early breastfeeding experiences. Lori worked
together with other IBCLC's in forming hospital based breastfeeding
mothers groups. These groups were highly successful and continue to
flourish nine years later.
In 2001, Lori passed her boards and received the highly respected title
of IBCLC. Since 2001, Lori has met with approximately 6,000 mothers who
have scheduled a private consult to help assist in their breastfeeding
challenges. Since 1998, Lori has consulted with over 7,000 mothers
during their hospital stay.
Lori lives with her husband Alan and their 3 children, ages 24, 21, and
18, all of whom were breastfed. Lori holds a membership in the following
professional organizations:
www.ilca.org-
International Lactation Consultants Association
is the professional association for International Board
Certified Lactation Consultants. Our vision is a worldwide network of
Lactation professionals. Our mission is to advance the profession of
lactation consulting worldwide through leadership, advocacy,
professional development and research.
http://www.iblce.org International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiners envision a world where breastfeeding is the cultural norm. Our mission is to develop the internationally recognized certification standard and award credentials to individuals who demonstrate competence in providing breastfeeding assistance to mothers and children worldwide
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