Jayne Carpenter
Branches Lactation & Infant Feeding, LLC
Weaverville,NC
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Breast/Bodyfeeding Specialist delivering evidence-based lactation care in diverse settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and NICU environments. Expertise in bridging clinical intervention and community health through interdisciplinary collaboration and policy development. Committed to advancing maternal-child health via staff education and quality improvement initiatives.
Work History
IBCLC & Infant Feeding Specialist
1 Year 10 Months- Co-founded Support and Advocacy for Feeding Emergencies (SAFE) Team, enhancing regional disaster response efforts.
- Trained and presented educational sessions on infant and young child feeding.: SAFE team IYCFE educator, ILCA, MILK, NCBFC, ABM.
- Design and distribute emergency infant feeding kits supporting safe feeding during water and power outages.
- Designed and distributed emergency infant feeding kits to ensure safe feeding practices during water and power outages.
- Coordinated community emergency feeding resources, improving access to critical support across affected regions.
Director of Clinical Lactation and Infant Feeding Services, IBCLC
2 Years 8 Months- Directed outpatient infant feeding services, prenatal education, postpartum support groups, and community lactation clinics, enhancing family support and education.
- Direct outpatient infant feeding services, prenatal education, postpartum support groups, and community lactation clinics.
- Coordinated continuity of care for birth center families during hospital transfers, providing bedside consultations and specialist support to ensure smooth maternal and neonatal transitions.
- Maintain continuity of care through individualized digital care plans, referral management, follow-up communications, return visit scheduling, and comprehensive HIPAA-compliant documentation.
- Facilitated free community Drop-In Latch and Infant Feeding Clinics, improving equitable access to lactation support and fostering community engagement and referral pathways.
- Develop and maintain maternal-child clinical policies, ensuring compliance with current evidence, trauma-informed care principles, and organizational standards.
- Lead interdisciplinary staff education, participate in weekly chart reviews and monthly clinical meetings, and provide ongoing consultation to nursing and midwifery teams.
- Maintain IBCLC and CBS credentialing requirements through continuous evidence review and advanced professional education while integrating updated research into organizational practice.
- Lead emergency preparedness initiatives focused on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E), including resource development and community response planning.
Owner | International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
9 Years 7 Months- Delivered evidence-based, trauma-informed lactation consultations via in-home and telehealth services to support families' diverse needs.
- Conducted comprehensive infant feeding assessments for medically and socially complex families, guiding tailored support strategies.
- Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed lactation consultations through in-home and telehealth services.
- Created patient education materials and clinical resources to enhance understanding and management of feeding challenges.
- Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation and independent practice operations.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
1 Year 3 Months- Delivered inpatient lactation consultations to enhance breastfeeding success for postpartum and NICU families.
- Provided outpatient pediatric feeding support and prenatal consultations to promote healthy infant feeding practices.
- Educated nursing staff and healthcare providers on evidence-based lactation practices to improve patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians, nursing, and pediatric teams to improve patient outcomes.
Executive Assistant
1 Year- Coordinated statewide communications and board meetings to enhance organizational operations.
- Assisted strategic planning and nonprofit administration to support organizational goals.
- Co-authored and implemented breastfeeding-friendly workplace and clinical policy guides adopted by organizations across North Carolina.
Education
Breastfeeding And Public Health - Maternal-Infant Lactation Knowledge (MILK) Research & Education Group
- Completed 500-hour clinical internship
- Clinical rotations in:
- Inpatient Maternal-Child
- Outpatient Lactation
- Pediatrics
- NICU
Bachelor of Science - English Language And Literature
- Undergraduate Coursework in:
- English Literature, Russian Language Modern Studies
- Film Studies
- Studio Art
Skills
Advanced Lactation Management
High-Risk Infant Feeding
Infant Oral Function
Clinical Leadership
Care continuity
Quality Improvement
Clinical Documentation
HIPAA Compliance
Clinical Staff Education
Curriculum Development
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Child feeding disaster/crises/emergencies
Special Care Nursery (NICU) Support
Risk Management
Affiliations
- Appalachian Breastfeeding Network – North Carolina Alternate Representative
- North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition – Parent Advocacy Group & Membership Coordinator
- United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC)
- United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA)
- International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)
- Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education (IABLE)
Certification
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Certified Breast/Bodyfeeding Specialist (CBS)
- Outpatient Breastfeeding Champion (IABLE)
- Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (NCDHHS)
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
- RAPID Psychological First Aid (Johns Hopkins University)
SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Perinatal Mental Health – Postpartum Support International
- GOLD Tongue Tie International Symposium (2020–2022)
- Advanced Clinical Skills for Rethinking Lactation Support
- First 100 Hours Masterclass: Late Preterm & Early-Term Infants
- NICU/PICU Breastfeeding Support (IABLE)
- Clinical Complexities in Supplementing Babies
- Substance Use Disorder in Pregnancy & Lactation
- Human Milk, Infant Gut Microbiome & Immunology
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Lactation Care
- Universal Safety & Infection Control
- Outcare Healthcare Provider Training
- Child Psychology & Development Diploma
Timeline
IBCLC & Infant Feeding Specialist
North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition & BFFC, SAFE (Support and Advocacy in Feeding Emergencies) Team
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Director of Clinical Lactation and Infant Feeding Services, IBCLC
Lilac Health – Asheville Birth & Wellness Center
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Harris Regional Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Executive Assistant
North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition
12.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Owner | International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Branches Lactation & Infant Feeding, LLC
01.2017 - CurrentRead More
NC State University
Breastfeeding And Public Health from Maternal-Infant Lactation Knowledge (MILK) Research & Education Group
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Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science from English Language And Literature
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