lactation consultants & infant feeding
Although breastfeeding is natural, it's not always easy. Mastering the art of breastfeeding takes time, patience, and the right support. With incredible skill, knowledge, and warmth, our lactation consultants are here to boost your confidence, help you enjoy your breastfeeding experience, and support any decisions you make about feeding your baby. We work with you and your beautiful babe at your pace to develop a personalized lactation care plan.
Many parents want to meet with our lactation consultant team members to gain self-confidence in their growing skills, while some mothers have more complex breastfeeding challenges. We’ll meet you wherever you’re at in your breastfeeding or infant feeding journey, from the beginning, transitioning to solids or formula, or weaning, we’re here to help. Book an in-person visit at our beautiful London, Ontario locations, or within the comfort of your own home via a virtual consultation today.
what we may discuss during a consultation with a lactation consultant
Mastitis and blocked ducts
Candida in the breast
Starting solids
Weaning
Expressing/pumping and managing separations from baby
Low milk supply
Concerns with baby’s weight and supplementing
Special circumstances like twins, breastfeeding after breast surgery, or breastfeeding a baby with medical conditions
Re-lactation or induced lactation for an adoptive baby
Breastfeeding and fertility questions
Reassurance and tips
Tongue tie assessments
Stopping supplementation
Latching & positioning
Understanding babe's normal behaviour and how it relates to feeding
Breastfeeding management & information on normal baby behaviour, including sleep
Sore nipples and breast pain
Engorgement
Breast refusal
now available: cranial sacral therapy + breastfeeding support
Offered by Alaina Clunas, (BScN), IBCLC (2011-2021), at both of our London, Ontario locations. This is a combination of breastfeeding support and gentle, hands-on bodywork therapy for your baby. Cranial Sacral Therapy aims to release compression/adhesions and promotes optimal function and range of motion, potentially leading to improved latching.
frequently asked questions
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Appointments involve a health history and physical exam of the nursing parent and baby. While we do this we actively listen to your concerns. We look at baby’s birth, suck, mouth structures, head and neck features, weight, and behaviour. Most notably we observe a feeding from start to end in order to assess several factors including milk transfer, latch, and positioning. We look at breastfeeding management such as feeding patterns and sleep patterns to offer suggestions on ways nursing parents can make their breastfeeding experience better.
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Yes.
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Consultations are available in person at both locations and virtually.
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Absolutely. We love to include partners and other support people so you have an informed network of support. We are able to refer to other health professionals as needed and work with a parent's and baby’s primary care physician to optimize their overall care too.
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Initial consultation (60mins) - $130
Follow up consultation (45mins) - $95
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Receipts are provided. Some healthcare spending accounts cover the cost of consultations
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