About – Latch N Learn: Lactation & Education Services

Lactation Consultation &
Prenatal Breastfeeding Education

I'M Here to Help.

As a Registered Nurse with a BSN and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), my professional path has allowed me to support mothers and their little ones in Rochester, New York, as well as Las Vegas, Nevada. For me, aiding mothers and infants goes beyond a mere profession; it’s a heartfelt commitment, rooted in a deep appreciation for the nuances of motherhood. I deeply connect with the concerns, hopes, and queries that new mothers often grapple with.

My expertise is not limited to just helping new mothers. I also provide guidance to moms with older infants. Recognizing the hurdles faced by mothers as they re-enter the workforce, I come armed with the knowledge, experience, and compassion to assist them in sustaining a rewarding breastfeeding bond. Moreover, I offer tailored solutions, adapting to the daily challenges and changes a mother might experience.

My ultimate goal is to meet both mother and baby at their unique junctures, collaborate on a feasible and satisfying plan, and ensure that their individual needs are met with the highest level of care and consideration.

My Journey as a Lactation Consultant

Amy Saglibene-Parmelee, RN, IBCLC, Lactation Program Coordinator – Rochester Regional Health

Lactation Consultant Role at a Pediatric Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Rochester

Expert Lactation Consulting:
- Delivered specialized lactation consultation to breastfeeding women, infants, and families.
- Guaranteed top-tier lactation care and support throughout a mother’s journey, spanning:
  - Prenatal phases
  - In-patient hospital stays
  - Visits to outpatient pediatric offices
  - Participation in support groups
Assessments & Care Plans:
- Executed thorough evaluations pinpointing breastfeeding complications.
- Advocated suitable interventions tailored to specific challenges.
- Designed personalized care plans to guide mothers and babies towards successful breastfeeding.
Educational Initiatives:
- Dispensed valuable advice on various breastfeeding facets including:
  - Effective techniques
  - Correct positioning
  - Achieving a proper latch
  - Efficient milk supply management
Team Collaboration:
- Teamed up with diverse professionals from both the medical realm and community resources.
- Ensured a comprehensive approach to care, accounting for all aspects of a breastfeeding mother’s needs.
Classes & Workshops:
- Orchestrated informative sessions, targeting both expecting and new mothers.
- Aimed to provide a strong foundation in breastfeeding practices and troubleshooting common issues.
Institutional Advocacy:
- Championed the integration of breastfeeding-friendly policies within the healthcare facility.
- Endeavored to foster a nurturing environment enhancing breastfeeding education and support for staff and patients alike.
Pediatric Residency Collaboration:
- Engaged actively with 3rd-year pediatric residents from Rochester’s Academic Pediatric Medical Residency Program.
- Provided crucial education and facilitated immersive shadowing experiences, equipping them with skills to aid breastfeeding mothers in their future practice.

Project Manager – ROC City Baby Cafe · Contract

Role: Setting up and managing a grant-funded community breastfeeding support initiative.

Detail: This role involved sourcing and securing grant funding for the initiative, conceptualizing its structure, and implementing its launch.
Location: Rochester, NY

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management: Oversee daily operations of Rochester Regional Health Baby Café
COVID-19 Response: Seamlessly transitioned Cafés to a virtual Zoom platform ensuring continuity of service.
- Detail: In response to the pandemic, quickly adapted to a virtual environment, ensuring that mothers continued to receive vital support without significant service disruption.
Digital Marketing: Collaborated with internal teams to produce digital marketing materials for AVS integration.
- Detail: Led a cross-functional team to design and deploy digital assets that were not only engaging but also compatible with the AVS (After Visit Summary) platform.
Budgeting: Handled budget development, management, and fiscal tracking.
- Detail: Created comprehensive budgets aligning with grant stipulations, monitored expenditures, and ensured the initiative remained financially sustainable.
Data Management:
- Oversaw data collection, tracking, and reporting to the state for all Cafés.
- Implemented a streamlined process for data collection during virtual sessions.
- Detail: Ensured data integrity, timely reporting to state authorities, and adapted data collection methodologies for the virtual environment.
Inventory & Logistics: Managed ordering and inventory of supplies.
- Detail: Oversaw the supply chain, from ordering essential items to inventory management, ensuring the Cafés were always equipped to offer uninterrupted service.
Human Resources:
- Oversaw staff recruitment and training.
- Managed staff scheduling.
- Detail: Played a pivotal role in building a competent team by selecting suitable candidates, providing them with comprehensive training, and ensuring efficient work scheduling to maintain service quality.
Event Coordination: Handled event planning, coordinated community guest speakers, and managed educational offerings.
- Detail: Organized informative and engaging events, brought in experts as guest speakers to enhance service value, and provided additional educational resources for the community.
Marketing & Promotion:
- Designed and distributed promotional materials.
- Spearheaded community awareness and promotion of the Baby Cafés.
- Detail: Developed a marketing strategy that enhanced community engagement, designed captivating promotional materials, and executed outreach programs to elevate the initiative’s visibility and reach.