Definitions of Breastfeeding Acronyms & Abbreviations

Mar 27, 2018

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.

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Essential Breastfeeding Support and Baby Care Items
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.