--- product_id: 17360598 title: "Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide" price: "573.40 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17360598-counseling-the-nursing-mother-a-lactation-consultant-s-guide store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Includes interactive eBook access 6th Edition, fully updated Evidence-based & latest research Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide **Price:** 573.40 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Empower your expertise with the definitive lactation consultant’s guide! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide - **How much does it cost?** 573.40 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17360598-counseling-the-nursing-mother-a-lactation-consultant-s-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **IBCLC Exam Powerhouse:** Designed as the ultimate study guide with bulleted summaries and an extensive glossary for certification success. - • **Trusted & Highly Rated:** Praised by professionals and students alike for clarity, practical advice, and comprehensive coverage. - • **Cutting-Edge Lactation Science:** Stay ahead with the latest research on milk composition, gut microbiome, and skin-to-skin care. - • **Interactive Learning Experience:** Unlock Navigate 2 Advantage Access for a dynamic, interactive eBook that complements your study routine. - • **Inclusive & Culturally Competent:** Expert guidance on working sensitively with LGBTQ families and addressing health equity disparities. ## Overview Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide, Sixth Edition, is a thoroughly updated, evidence-based resource designed for healthcare professionals and students preparing for IBCLC certification. It integrates the latest research, inclusive counseling strategies, and practical tools, including an interactive eBook, to support effective breastfeeding counseling in diverse populations. ## Description Written from a teaching perspective, Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide, Sixth Edition presents topics within a counseling framework with practical suggestions and evidence-based information interwoven throughout. Completely updated and revised, it includes new research on milk composition, the importance of the gut microbiome and skin-to-skin care, Affordable Care Act changes, and the latest guidelines from the World Health Organization for breastfeeding with HIV. Also explored and expanded are discussions on cultural competence, working effectively and sensitively with LGBTQ families, addressing disparities in health equity, milk banking issues, and social media trends for lactation information and support. Additionally, the Sixth Edition also serves as a significant teaching tool for students, interns, and other healthcare professionals. With an extensive glossary and bulleted lists at the end of each chapter, it is an ideal study guide for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification and practice. Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook. Review: Five Stars - I've read almost the entire book at this point in preparation for the IBCLC exam. This book was an easy read and very interesting. Extremely helpful and well-laid out. Highly recommended! Review: Good book - Great text for IBCLC class ## Features - Brand new; no marks ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,369,424 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,982 in Baby & Toddler Parenting #78,314 in Textbooks (Special Features Stores) #110,587 in Health, Fitness & Dieting (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 103 Reviews | ## Images ![Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Zah9dUtnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by R***C on August 10, 2018* I've read almost the entire book at this point in preparation for the IBCLC exam. This book was an easy read and very interesting. Extremely helpful and well-laid out. Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book *by S***E on April 13, 2020* Great text for IBCLC class ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Have Resource! *by F***Y on May 22, 2018* I read this book as part of my lactation course. It is an excellent resource that discusses many key subjects lactating mothers face and provides real-life solutions to provide mothers in need. It is an easy read that is very helpful to those new to lactation, especially paired with a lactation rotation. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17360598-counseling-the-nursing-mother-a-lactation-consultant-s-guide](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17360598-counseling-the-nursing-mother-a-lactation-consultant-s-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-04*