Definitions of Breastfeeding Acronyms & Abbreviations
What do all these abbreviations mean? Here's a quick, alphabetized cheat sheet on the shorthand you'll find in the world of babies & breastfeeding!
- BA/BS/BSN - Bachelors of Arts/Science/Nursing
- CCE - Certified Childbirth Educator
- CEIM - Certified Educator in Infant Massage
- CIMI - Certified Infant Massage Instructor
- CLE - Certified Lactation Educator
- DC - Doctor of Chiropractic
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- ICCE - International Certified Childbirth Educator
- LAc - Licensed Acupuncturist
- LCCE - Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist
- MA/MS/MN - Master of Arts /Science /Nursing
- MD - Medical Doctor
- MFT - Marriage and Family Therapist
- MFTI - Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
- MPA - Master of Public Administration
- MPH - Master of Public Health
- MSED - Master of Science in Education
- MSW - Master of Social Work
- PsyD - Doctor of Psychology
- RD - Registered Dietitian
- RN - Registered Nurse
Certified Lactation Educators (CLE):
We have certified lactation educators available by phone or email 7 days a week. We also have certified Lactation Consultants available for appointments. Our Pump Station library of educational handouts covers a variety of topics ranging from sore-nipples and engorgement, to dealing with thrush and mastitis. Our educators can assist you in finding the educational materials you need in our stores and on our website.
Phone: (310) 998-1981
Email: info@pumpstation.com
The Pump Station & Nurtury® has decades of experience providing new families with outstanding educational, breastfeeding and baby care support, including products and classes which can make all the difference to you and your baby. To see a list of some of the essential products that our Lactation Professionals have recommended, click Essential Breastfeeding and Baby Care Products.
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