Kentucky proposes licensing framework for lactation consultants

A proposed licensing framework for lactation consultants would establish formal state oversight of professionals who provide breastfeeding education and support to parents and infants. The proposal raises questions about how professional qualifications, training requirements and standards of practice could be established for lactation consultants, as well as how licensure might affect access to services and the existing workforce. A formal licensing structure could provide a mechanism for defining professional expectations and accountability, while requiring policymakers to consider the appropriate scope of practice and the relationship between state licensing and existing professional certifications.

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