Kira Kim, Ibclc Email & Phone Number

Marblehead, Ma, Us

Marblehead, Ma, Us

Satellite Beach, Florida, Us

Boston Medical Center: Breastfeeding Medicine & Equity (pediatric residents)Boston Area Lactation Connection: Foundations of Lactation (doulas and midwives)Boston Area Lactation Connection: Suck, Swallow and Breathe DysfunctionBoston Area Lactation Connection: Cranial Nerve Dysfunction and the impact on sucking skillsBoston Area Lactation Connection: Business Skills for IBCLCs (building your new practice)Boston Area Lactation Connection: Herbalism for IBCLCsBoston Area Lactation Connection: Investigative Care- Getting to the Root Cause of Lactation DysfunctionCommonsense Childbirth Institute: Foundations of Lactation (8 hr)Massachusetts Midwives Alliance: Foundations of Lactation (6 hr)UPenn CNM program: Clinical Lactation in the immediate postpartum period

Clinical lactation services (2012-present)Specializing in:Infants- Oral motor dysfunction, premature infants, feeding with airway disorders and structural compromise, birth injuries, oral restrictions, supplementation and weaningParents- Hypoplasia, endocrine disorders related to milk supply, previous breast surgery, DMER and mental health related complications, pharmacologyMentorship-Mentoring IBCLCs in training: Providing hand-on mentorship and learning opportunities to prepare for IBLCE exam and private practice work.(Formerly No. Shore Birth Services)2012-2016: Doula Services: Provide physical, emotional and educational support during the childbearing year and postpartum. Includes, but is not limited to: providing local resources, evidence-based literature and non pharmaceutical pain relief; emotional healing work; information on newborn behaviors, lactation and parenting.

Founder and President of non-profit lactation center for low-income patients:- Started non-profit organization (state and federal paperwork, EIN, bylaws, policies and procedures, board formation, etc)- Fundraising- Formation of mentorship program and clinic day for Masshealth patients to access clinical level lactation care-Currently recruiting clinicians to run clinic and mentorship program-Clinic start date: Tentative 2024

Transcription, editing and proofreadingHigh proficiency: Express Scribe, Deepscribe, Multiple EHRs (Charm, Athena, Kareo, Intakeq, Milknotes, practicebetter, simplepractice, etc), Word, Excel, CSV, html, CanvaMedical Transcription: Pathology, oncology, obstetrics/gynecology, midwifery, neurology, cardiology, surgical reports, lactation, internal medicine, geneticsProofreading and editing: SOAP notes, pathology reports, and EPIC data-entry patient information

Community Outreach Perinatal Educator Program: Lactation Educator- Teaching a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed lactation course for peer-supporters, community health workers, para- professionals and home visitors.-Developing curriculum for course including powerpoint presentation, thinkific online modules, quizzes, homework, and class activities-8 Hour in-person course or 2 day 6 hour virtual course covering:Anatomy and physiology, composition of human milk, benefits of human mllk feeding, common infant and parental complications and resolutions, clinical skills, cultural humility and the history of human lactation -Focus on African American history in regards to forced wet-nursing, reproductive justice and historical causes of current nursing rates

Beverly, Ma, Us

-Teaching outpatient prenatal breastfeeding classes as part of the childbirth education department.-Will teach prenatal breastfeeding as part of the Connecting Young Moms program starting in January 2020-2 hour class, solo instructor, small to medium sized groups (10-25)Topics include: Benefits of breastfeeding, making a breastfeeding friendly birth plan, the normal course of breastfeeding, myths and misconceptions, nutrition, products and gear, common issues and solutions, and when to seek help.-Interactive

Newton, Ma, Us

-Teaching outpatient prenatal breastfeeding classes as part of the childbirth education department. -2.5 hour class, solo instructor, small to medium sized groups (10-25)Topics include: Benefits of breastfeeding, making a breastfeeding friendly birth plan, the normal course of breastfeeding, myths and misconceptions, nutrition, products and gear, common issues and solutions, and when to seek help. -Interactive

Worcester, Ma, Us

-Inpatient clinical lactation support and counseling for postpartum patients-Heavy volume (40+ bed) busy hospital setting.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology, Epidemiology And Public Health

Certificate Program, Homebirth Midwifery

Certificate, Herbal Therapeutics And Matera Medica