MONIKA COSTA, MSN, RN, IBCLC
Monika Costa began her nursing career in 2007 as an associate degree Registered Nurse. She went back to school to further her education and graduated with a BSN in 2013 and a MSN in Nursing Education in 2015, both from Sacred Heart University. Throughout her studies, she focused on healthy childhood nutrition and breastfeeding promotion. Monika worked in Women’s Health most of her career as a labor and delivery nurse, childbirth educator and lactation consultant.
In her current position as a Women’s Health Nurse Educator, Monika frequently presents breastfeeding education to nurses, physicians, and other allied health professionals. She also continues to teach childbirth and breastfeeding classes for expectant parents. Monika is a member of the Hartford Hospital breastfeeding committee and actively participates in the annual breastfeeding week celebration at Hartford Hospital.
Monika has achieved numerous nursing certifications and has a broad scope of knowledge in Women’s Health. Monika is a member of AWHONN, Prepared Childbirth Educators, International Lactation Consultant Association and La Leche League, and Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition
Monika Costa began her nursing career in 2007 as an associate degree Registered Nurse. She went back to school to further her education and graduated with a BSN in 2013 and a MSN in Nursing Education in 2015, both from Sacred Heart University. Throughout her studies, she focused on healthy childhood nutrition and breastfeeding promotion. Monika worked in Women’s Health most of her career as a labor and delivery nurse, childbirth educator and lactation consultant.
In her current position as a Women’s Health Nurse Educator, Monika frequently presents breastfeeding education to nurses, physicians, and other allied health professionals. She also continues to teach childbirth and breastfeeding classes for expectant parents. Monika is a member of the Hartford Hospital breastfeeding committee and actively participates in the annual breastfeeding week celebration at Hartford Hospital.
Monika has achieved numerous nursing certifications and has a broad scope of knowledge in Women’s Health. Monika is a member of AWHONN, Prepared Childbirth Educators, International Lactation Consultant Association and La Leche League, and Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition
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mcosta@breastfeedingct.org |