A non-RN lactation consultant helps mothers and babies with breastfeeding issues. As a lactation consultant, you can work in hospitals, public health departments, lactation clinics, and private practices. Your responsibilities include helping mothers with breastfeeding challenges, such as latching difficulties, and milk production concerns, teaching milk expression practices, and providing emotional support. Your duties include communicating with mothers, helping to educate families on breastfeeding practices and benefits, and keeping current with emerging research and best practices. You provide referrals to medical services for families in need and recommend courses of treatment to ensure breastfeeding success. Depending on your education and background, you may assist with nutritional and medical concerns.