US Medical Term · maternity
Lactation Consultant
Consultora de lactancia
Also: Asesora de lactancia (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Lactation Consultant |
| Spanish (Español) | Consultora de lactancia |
| Chinese (中文) | 泌乳顧問 |
| Korean (한국어) | 수유 전문가 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chuyên gia tư vấn nuôi con bằng sữa mẹ |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Lactation consultant |
| Portuguese (Português) | Consultora de lactação |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ที่ปรึกษาการให้นมบุตร |
| Japanese (日本語) | 授乳相談士 |
What it means
A lactation consultant is a healthcare professional — often certified as an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) — who specializes in breastfeeding support. They help with latch problems, low milk supply, engorgement, nipple pain, and pumping. You can see a lactation consultant in the hospital right after birth, through your OB or midwife's practice, or at a community clinic. Most insurance plans cover lactation counseling under the Affordable Care Act preventive care benefit. A lactation consultant can also help if you are using a breast pump or supplementing with formula.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Does my insurance cover visits with a lactation consultant after I leave the hospital?
¿Mi seguro cubre las visitas con una consultora de lactancia después de salir del hospital?
I have severe nipple pain when breastfeeding — can a lactation consultant help with this?
Tengo dolor intenso en los pezones al amamantar — ¿puede ayudarme una consultora de lactancia con esto?
My milk supply seems low — when should I see a lactation consultant?
Mi producción de leche parece baja — ¿cuándo debería ver a una consultora de lactancia?
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Last reviewed: September 2026