Welcome! As a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Registered Lactation Consultant and Insured Lactation Consultant, I am passionate about mothers and babies getting the best start in life. I offer specialized care for all breastfeeding concerns.
I am available 24 hrs a day 7 days a week and take emergency calls to all pre-registered clients. Referrals can also be made for emergencies from Doulas, Midwives and Doctors. I meet with you for a one to one consultation in the privacy of your own home. The first visit may take between 1- 1 1/2 hours. Follow up phone calls are included.
Investing in breastfeeding has a life time of protection for both you and your baby.
Book your appointment today 780 886 6818
Lactation Consultations
In Home Visits
Prenatal Education Class Private
Individual visits in the privacy of your home for prenatal assessment and counselling, includes positioning and latch of your infant, how to establish and maintain milk supply and much more. $80
Prenatal
Package A
Breastfeeding
Education and Immediate post birth support $600
Breastfeeding
your baby is a gift that will last a lifetime. Even though it is a natural
process, it is a skill which must be learned by both mother and baby.
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Education (one visit)
- Immediate post birth support at your location
of birth
- Assistance with achieving good latch
ensuring baby gets enough milk
- Positioning your baby at the breast.
- Avoiding sore nipples and sore breasts
-solving the problems if they arise.
- The use of comfort measures post birth
- On call 24/7 pre and immediate post birth
- Visits on days 3 & 7 post birth
- Phone support available for three weeks post
birth
Prenatal
Package B
Breastfeeding
Support and immediate post birth support $450
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Education (one visit)
- Immediate post birth support at your location
of birth
- Assistance with achieving good latch
ensuring baby gets enough milk
- Positioning your baby at the breast.
- Avoiding sore nipples and sore breasts
-solving the problems if they arise.
- The use of comfort measures post birth
- On call 24/7 pre and immediate post birth
- Visits on days 3 post birth
- Phone support available for two weeks post
birth
All Lactation
care is tailored to support the needs of the individual client
Individual
home visits include a full history, assessment of you and your baby and baby
weighing.
Benefits to
Baby:
Reduced risk
of gastrointestinal illness
Reduced risk of respiratory illness
Reduced risk of ear infections
Reduced risk of bacteremia and menengitis
Reduced risk of juvenile diabetes
Reduced risk of malignant lymphomas in children
Reduced risk of breast cancer
Reduced risk of multiple sclerosis
Reduced risk of allergies
Reduced risk of childhood and adolescent obesity
Reduced risk of death, especially in preemies
Increased bonding
Benefits to
Mother:
Reduced risk of ovarian and premenopausal breast cancer
Less postpartum bleeding
Promotes weight loss
Delayed resumption of ovulation
Reduced risk of osteoperosis
Reduced feelings of anxiety and postpartum depression
*Copyright Healthy Children Project 2001, 2004, 2005
