Sylvia Edwards
About me
I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), RN, Advanced Practice Nurse and have been actively engaged in helping mothers and babies breastfeed successfully for over a decade. I work as a Lactation Consultant in a local hospital and conduct Baby Cafe' support groups for mothers and babies.
Education
BSN (1970)
Masters of Nursing - Advanced Practice in Family medicine (2002)
Masters as Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatrics (1985)
Certification and training
IBCLC (2004)
Memberships and affiliations
International Lactation Consultant Association
Human Milk Bank of Alabama
National Lactation Consultant Alliance
Breastfeediing Education Support Team
Alabama Breastfeeding Committee
St. Vincent Hospital Monogram Maternity
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
I offer consults for mothers who are breastfeeding to help them and their babies successfully breastfeed. For identified medical issues I refer to their OB/GYN or Pediatrician, or other provider as needed.
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