Gennifer Mullins
Spotsylvania
Summary
Dynamic Lactation Counselor with Growing Tree Doula Services, skilled in breastfeeding support and multicultural sensitivity. Enhanced community awareness through engaging workshops, developed tailored educational materials, and improved breastfeeding success rates. Known for empowering mothers with effective strategies and compassionate emotional support, ensuring optimal care for diverse families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lactation Counselor
Growing Tree Doula Services
06.2011 - Current
- Enhanced community awareness of breastfeeding benefits through engaging presentations and workshops.
- Connected families with appropriate resources for further support or specialized interventions when needed.
- Developed culturally sensitive educational materials tailored to diverse populations, improving accessibility of lactation services.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for breastfeeding families.
- Educated families on normal infant feeding behaviors and growth patterns, reducing unnecessary supplementation with formula.
- Empowered mothers returning to work by developing tailored strategies for maintaining milk supply during the transition period.
- Facilitated breastfeeding support groups, fostering a sense of community among participants and promoting peer-to-peer learning.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of mother-baby dyads for optimal breastfeeding outcomes.
- Increased client satisfaction by creating personalized care plans addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Improved breastfeeding success rates by providing evidence-based lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
- Optimized workplace lactation programs by collaborating with employers to establish supportive policies and accommodations for nursing employees.
- Provided compassionate support during challenging feeding situations, resulting in increased maternal confidence and selfefficacy.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through regular monitoring and follow-up visits, adjusting care plans as necessary based on progress.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on lactation best practices through ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Promoted informed decision-making by educating expectant parents on the importance of early skin-to-skin contact and exclusive breastfeeding initiation.
- Assisted mothers in overcoming common breastfeeding difficulties such as latching issues, low milk supply, and nipple pain.
- Addressed misconceptions about breastfeeding by providing accurate information grounded in current research findings.
- Advocated for clients'' rights to breastfeed in public spaces, empowering them to confidently navigate societal barriers to nursing.
Student Midwife
Growing Tree Doula Services
06.2011 - Current
- Educated expectant parents on pregnancy, childbirth options, nutrition, breastfeeding, newborn care, and family planning.
- Provided postpartum care, including monitoring physical recovery, infant feeding support, and emotional well-being assessments.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with professional and legal requirements.
- Assisted in childbirth deliveries, ensuring the safety of both mother and baby.
- Supported clients experiencing high-risk pregnancies by collaborating closely with obstetricians and other healthcare specialists to ensure optimal care.
- Conducted antenatal visits, assessing patients'' well-being and addressing any concerns or complications that arose during pregnancy.
- Promoted informed choice through client-centered education sessions on topics such as pregnancy wellness, birth options, infant feeding choices, and postpartum self-care strategies.
- Guided new parents through the transition into parenthood by providing emotional support, practical advice, and hands-on assistance where needed.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns throughout labor to detect early signs of distress or complications.
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Growing Tree Doula Services
06.2011 - Current
- Tailored services to accommodate diverse cultural backgrounds, respecting individual beliefs and preferences throughout the birth journey.
- Enhanced client satisfaction rates through personalized follow-up visits focusing on individual needs assessment.
- Strengthened community ties by collaborating with local organizations to offer workshops on prenatal wellness topics such as nutrition, exercise, relaxation techniques, and baby-wearing safety tips.
- Supported birthing persons in achieving their desired birth experience by creating a calm and nurturing environment.
- Eased recovery time for postpartum clients through targeted self-care strategies and referrals to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Promoted maternal well-being through comprehensive postpartum care plans that included mental health support resources and self-care strategies.
- Managed client needs during labor with effective pain relief techniques such as massage, breathing exercises, and positioning adjustments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and research, ensuring clients received the highest quality care.
- Reduced stress levels of expectant families by providing continuous emotional support and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced prenatal and postpartum care by providing evidence-based information, emotional support, and physical comfort measures.
- Assisted clients in preparing for labor and delivery through tailored birth plan consultations and childbirth education classes.
- Improved family dynamics by fostering open communication between partners during pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum phases.
- Provided compassionate care for high-risk pregnancies or traumatic birth experiences through specialized training in bereavement doula support services.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure seamless communication and coordinated care throughout the birthing process.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions and progress, allowing for seamless collaboration among the support team members and continuity of care.
- Educated expectant families on the benefits of various childbirth methods, empowering them to make informed decisions about their birth experience.
- Provided mentorship for aspiring doulas by sharing insights, offering guidance, and modeling best practices throughout the learning process.
- Facilitated successful transitions into parenthood by offering practical advice on newborn routines, sleep patterns, and developmental milestones.
- Empowered new parents by offering expert guidance on breastfeeding initiation, infant care, and bonding practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities including conferences, seminars, certifications courses, and peer networking events.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
Education
Labor Doula - Pregnancy
ProDoula
Fredericksburg, VALactation Counselor -
The Healthy Children’s Project INC
Harwich, MASkills
- Maternal health
- Breastfeeding support
- Infant nutrition
- Emotional support
- Ethical practice
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Teaching workshops
- Group counseling
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Sleep training
- Referral services
- Client follow-up
- Milk supply management
- Growth monitoring
- Breastfeeding challenges
- Tongue tie identification
- Individual consultations
- Latch assessment
- Breast infection prevention
- Lactation education
- Confidentiality
- Prenatal counseling
- Telephone consultations
- Breastfeeding positions
- Infant weight gain
- Weaning guidance
- Breastfeeding advocacy
- Breast milk storage
- Breast pump assistance
- Online support
- Feeding plans
- Breastfeeding rights
- Breast anatomy
- Safe formula preparation
- Supplemental feeding
- Confidentiality practices
- Building rapport
- Cultural sensitivity
- Nutrition
- Breastfeeding education
- Lactation support
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Websites
Timeline
Lactation Counselor
Growing Tree Doula Services
06.2011 - Current
Student Midwife
Growing Tree Doula Services
06.2011 - Current
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Growing Tree Doula Services
06.2011 - Current
Labor Doula - Pregnancy
ProDoula
Lactation Counselor -
The Healthy Children’s Project INC
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