prenatal breastfeeding support

Congratulations on your pregnancy and upcoming birth!

Just as you consider prenatal education to learn about the day of your baby's birth we would love to jump in and provide you with the education, guidance and support it may take to successfully feed your baby! As experienced moms ourselves, we know how important it is to learn about feeding before your baby comes and to know exactly who to call for support if things aren’t turning out he way you had imagined.

We’ve got you covered! We have created our prenatal education options to help you feel supported, loved and prepared to breastfeed your baby.

We will help you get the very best start possible! Our intention is to understand your personal feeding goals and share the tools, knowledge and wisdom passed onto us that may help you through the first hours, days and weeks with as much ease as possible.

Below are some options for care including prenatal breastfeeding classes, private feeding workshops, pre/post natal packages, as well as OHIP-subsidized prenatal feeding consultations.

If you have specific needs that aren’t covered here please just reach out and let us know what they are - we can also tailor breastfeeding support packages for you!

 

PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASS

You deserve the best possible start to breastfeeding! Feeding your baby is natural and normal, however it’s a skill like anything else and takes time to master. Join me and other families-to-be to enhance your knowledge and understanding of breastfeeding your baby. Whether feeding your baby starts out smooth, or you end up running into challenges, knowing how to trouble shoot and decipher problems can help you feel confident and ready to meet your babies needs. 

We will discuss many topics, including:

  • How the breast is designed, understanding the system behind milk production

  • Steps to take in the first hours, days and weeks to prevent the most common challenges

  • Relationship between the latch & milk flow

  • On Demand and Cue-based feedings

  • Signs of a Super Satisfied baby

  • Barriers to weight gain and milk supply

  • Ages and stages, and what to expect at each

  • Importance of Self Care for parents

  • Common Breastfeeding problems, and when to get help

I have designed this class to cover information that builds upon the general breastfeeding education included in most prenatal/childbirth classes. It is a great add-on!!

A) SEMI-PRIVATE Prenatal Breastfeeding Class (*virtual) : $50 per family.
Please see events for upcoming classes!

B) PRIVATE Prenatal Breastfeeding Class (*virtual) : $150 (90-min)

C) PRIVATE Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultation (*virtual) : $100 (60-min)
(breastfeeding a second child, low milk supply, breast surgery, adoptive breastfeeding, induced lactation, pumping education and flange fitting, expecting multiples)

  • Please ask for more info about in person prenatal visits

 
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OHIP-SUBSIDIZED Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultations

Book a Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultation with a referral from your doctor! The OBC offers 60-min Prenatal appointments for $87, and some of the time involves a pediatrician checking in.

To get the process started, please see the Ontario Breastfeeding Clinic website or click the button below!

please note that once working with the obc, we cannot also work together through my private practice.

BOOK NOW!!
 
 

Best beginnings Breastfeeding SUPPORT package (most popular)

Our focus is on helping you feel confident while you learn to nurse your baby! We work together to avoid the most common breastfeeding challenges, like nipple and breast pain, slow weight gain, supplementation, too frequent or long feeds, managing tongue tie.

We also strive to increase your confidence in your ability to breasted your baby and overcome any challenges or normal changes that may arise!  I always offer non-judgemental support towards whatever breastfeeding goals your family may have. After our prenatal education, I stay on call to help out for the week that you are due and am available for text/email support throughout pregnancy to your first month.

This package (valued at $630) includes:

  • an email containing information on how to get the best start ($25)

  • a prenatal virtual call to discuss the shared information and prepare for the first few feeds ($150)

  • a phone or virtual check-in within the first 48 hours ($50)

  • a home visit in the first week of life ($225, depending on location)

  • a follow up visit in my Oakville or Milton office within the first 2 weeks ($180 - add $50+ for a second home visit).

The investment starts at $500.

ADD-ONS at a discount, that will set you up for success!

Please let me know if you would like to add these to an existing appointment time (30-60min).

a) Babywearing consultation - $50
b) Infant Sleep consultation - $100
c) Grandparents class - $100
d) Additional caregivers that may join you for the classes: $25/pp
e) Responsive parenting and Early Infant Mental Health - $100

Contact me for booking info, or if you would like to purchase a gift card for this package for someone else!