Lactation Consultant

A Lactation Consultant supports mothers and babies in breastfeeding practices, ensuring they receive the best possible care during the breastfeeding journey. You might work in hospitals, clinics, or provide home visits. Lactation Consultants focus on helping mothers with breastfeeding techniques, addressing challenges like latching issues or low milk supply, and providing education on maintaining breastfeeding health.

Lactation Consultants play a crucial role in promoting successful breastfeeding experiences. You’ll need to be patient, compassionate, and have strong communication skills to support mothers effectively. You’ll work closely with healthcare providers and families to ensure that mothers and babies receive the guidance and care they need during this important time.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $85,280
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a lactation consultant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Blended, On Campus
4 years
$0 - $22,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Registered Nurse Midwife Nurse Midwife
Community Health Nurse Acute Care Nurse School Nurse IVF Specialist Midwifery Educator Lactation Consultant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Registered Nurse Midwife Nurse Midwife Community Health Nurse Acute Care Nurse School Nurse IVF Specialist Midwifery Educator Lactation Consultant + 6 more
10998NAT

Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Educator Breastfeeding Counsellor Lactation Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Educator Breastfeeding Counsellor Lactation Consultant
10960NAT

Diploma of Breastfeeding Management
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Breastfeeding Counsellor Community Educator Lactation Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Breastfeeding Counsellor Community Educator Lactation Consultant

Bachelor of Midwifery
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,723
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Midwife Clinical Midwifery Specialist Midwifery Educator
Remote Area Nurse Lactation Consultant Clinical Facilitator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Midwife Clinical Midwifery Specialist Midwifery Educator Remote Area Nurse Lactation Consultant Clinical Facilitator + 3 more

Bachelor of Nursing
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Nurse Consultant Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Unit Manager Registered Nurse Aged Care Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse Cosmetic Nurse Anaesthetic Technician Acute Care Nurse Critical Care Nurse Perioperative Nurse Renal Care Nurse Remote Area Nurse School Nurse Surgical Nurse Paediatric Nurse Oncology Nurse Palliative Care Nurse General Practice Nurse IVF Nurse Occupational Health Nurse Cardiac Nurse Director Of Nursing Anaesthetic Nurse Clinical Midwifery Specialist Recovery Nurse Clinical Research Associate Psychiatric Nurse Nurse Midwife Lactation Consultant Intensive Care Nurse Neonatal Nurse Trauma Nurse Triage Nurse Aged Care Coordinator Clinical Facilitator Clinical Research Manager
+ 35 more

Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $13,241
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Midwife Lactation Consultant Midwifery Educator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Midwife Lactation Consultant Midwifery Educator

Bachelor of Public Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $36,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Educator Public Health Officer Remote Area Nurse
Public Health Analyst Community Health Liaison Health Service Manager Global Health Advisor Lactation Consultant Health Consultant Health Economist
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
Distance, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $52,640
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Midwife Clinical Midwifery Specialist Lactation Consultant
Midwifery Educator Nurse Midwife
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Midwife Clinical Midwifery Specialist Lactation Consultant Midwifery Educator Nurse Midwife + 2 more
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