Counsel
Become a volunteer breastfeeding counselor
Nursing Mothers Counsel counselors are volunteers who go through extensive training to become skilled counselors.
Each member has
breastfed their baby for at least six months
received 20 hours of breastfeeding education
taken a comprehensive exam
completed reading requirements
attended an NMC breastfeeding community class
shadowed with a lactation consultant or participates in a home visit
counseled parents under the supervision of an advisor
New members serve a provisional period for six months, under the guidance of an experienced member who serves as an advisor/mentor. New members are often parents who received assistance from NMC counselors and want to provide support to other new parents so they, too, can have a successful and positive breastfeeding experience.
New member training is held every 1-2 years. If you are interested in joining the next training, or have questions about becoming a counselor, please complete the form below, and our Membership Chair will be in touch.