Breastfeeding & Lactation Consultant

Provide professional lactation support and breastfeeding troubleshooting for new mothers struggling with feeding challenges. ₦20k–₦60k per consultation.

Monthly Potential

₦200k–₦800k

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capital Needed

₦30,000

Income Period

Per Month

🧠 Skills You'll Need

Lactation Certification Patient Care Communication Availability

📍 Works Best In

Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt

🚀 How to Get Started

1

Get certified as a lactation consultant (IBCLC or equivalent)
2

Partner with maternity hospitals and postpartum doulas
3

Offer home visits or virtual consultations for feeding issues
4

Charge ₦20k–₦60k per consultation or follow-up package
5

Build trust through parenting community content
6

Scale with a small team of certified consultants

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💰 Ways to Fund This

SMEDAN Programmes (free registration, training, grant windows)

₦0–₦3,000,000

Government Fund

Nigerian-owned micro or small business. Free CAC business name registration via the CAC-SMEDAN partnership is a common entry point.

📊 Varies by scheme — many components are free or grant-based; some link to subsidized loans.

🌐 Apply

Cooperative Society Loan

₦5,000–₦500,000

Cooperative

Membership in a registered cooperative society (workplace, community, or trade-based).

📊 Typically the lowest-cost option available — often single-digit or interest-free among trusted members.

⚠️ Informational only — not financial advice. Confirm current terms directly with each provider before applying, and borrow only what you can repay.