feeding Support
: expert feeding support
Feeding isn’t one size fits all!
Breastfeeding is pretty hard for most… I have a whole job because it can be! Hard doesn’t always mean it’s going poorly, and a skilled lactation consultant can help you sort through the difference.
Whatever your challenge may be, we want to help make early parent life a bit easier, feeds a little less stressful, and everyone a little happier by sharing the wisdom and clinical support that has been passed down to us.
With a holistic approach to feeding support, we will help you define, reach and enjoy your feeding goals!
We understand that you may have already seen multiple lactation and feeding supports, and understand how frustrating it can be to continue to have symptoms and challenges. Our approach is usually a bit different, and our clients say is worth a try! We would be thrilled to see if we can offer you another way to solve your infant feeding challenges.
Contact us if you are experiencing:
suspected TOTs such as tethered oral tissues such as tongue tie: we specialize in functional assessments, oral habilitation, and co-managing the release process with your care team. this is our wheelhouse!
diabetes in pregnancy can breastfeeding
(Ashley is a Type 1 Diabetic, and specializes in supporting families breastfeeding with type 1 diabetes and the unique challenges it brings on)
sore nipples or sore breasts
not enough breastmilk
frequent, long slow feedings or frequent, short intense feedings
white/blanching nipples and shooting pains
candida/thrush in parent or baby
tongue tie, lip tie or buccal ties
reflux & colic behaviors
aerophagia and infant gas
induced lactation: surrogacy / adoption / partners
feeding at the chest / chestfeeding
blocked ducts and blebs
managing newborn jaundice
hypoglycemia (low blood sugars) and breastfeeding
mastitis and other infections
tandem nursing / breastfeeding multiples
full-term breastfeeding
transitioning back to work
introducing solid foold and baby led weaning
weaning from the breast / abrupt weaning for medical reasons
bottle feeding challenges (introducing, reducing, leaking/clicking, air intake/gassy baby)
Pregnant?
Prenatal breastfeeding education & postnatal support package.
OHIP subsidized prenatal education
: private breast/chest/ feeding support
Home Visit $225+
(+HST. +travel. +extra time)
In your own home, we can get you the best latch in the spaces that you use the most. On your chair, and your couch, or in your bed... a great option if you find that everything works in the clinic, but doesn’t seem to work once home! Also helpful for families who have had a caesarian birth, siblings at home, or challenges that make it hard to get to clinic. If working on solids, we can assess solid foods intake at your own table where your child is most comfortable.
A Home Visit starts at $225+ (+HST. +travel. +extra time) for up to 80-min; no extra travel fees for families located within 30km of my office in Abaton .
Our investment includes your texts/emails over the following few weeks to offer clarification from your care plan (new issues need new consultation).
*Please read fully to avoid surprises: WHAT TO EXPECT
Office Visit $180+
(+HST. +extra time)You may travel and visit me at on of my offices - Oakville or Milton.
An initial office visit starts at $180 and is up to 80-min (+HST. +extra time).
Follow up office visits start at $125 and is up to 50-min (+HST. +extra time)
Oakville - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays
Forestwell Medical
302 - 2010 Winston Park Dr
Milton - Tuesdays
Community Midwives of Halton
116 - 420 Bronte Rd S
*Please read fully to avoid surprises: WHAT TO EXPECT
Virtual Visit ($125/hr +)
(+HST, +extra time)
Don’t let distance or global pandemics prevent you from getting skilled lactation care!
I can see you virtually, no matter where you live. Using a secure platform, you will receive the same care outlined above (history, feeding assessment, functional assessment, care plan). Virtual visits are surprisingly effective, and Ashley has been offering them for many years, pre-pandemic!
Please contact me via the contact tab here to book your virtual time slot.
An initial virtual visit starts at $125 (+hst) for 60-min
Follow-up visits start at $75 (+hst) for 30-min
You may be given some homework to complete after our visit (recording infant oral exam, for example). Please use WhatsApp or another encrypted service to send me media. When ready, you are able to book a 15-min follow-up visit to discuss the findings ($40).
Phone Consultations
Phone calls are a great way to get some quick tips before our visit, ask brief and uncomplicated questions, or to follow up as things change over time. Calls are also great for existing clients when there is a new challenge to discuss. Calls are booked for 15-min ($50) 30-min ($75) or 60-min ($125) time slots.
CANCELLATIONS
PLEASE CANCEL ANY APPOINTMENT WITH MORE THAN 24-HRS NOTICE.
Please expect a cancellation fee of 50% of your invoice if you must cancel with less than 24-hours notice.
Looking for OHIP-subsidized breastfeeding, chestfeeding & breastmilk feeding support??
The Ontario Breastfeeding Clinic serves families in Ontario, offering OHIP-subsidized virtual and office visits. Families pay approximately $77 per visit.
Please use the buttons below to access these services, and direct your OHIP-subsidized booking questions to the OBC’s wonderful admin team. The OBC requires a referral from your midwife or baby’s doctor which you can call their office to make an appointment to obtain.
PRO TIP: Wait times for OHIP-subsidized care may be longer than the wait for private pay visits. OBC’s OHIP-subsidized visits are booked Monday to Friday, 9-4. Many families start with a private visit booked directly with Ashley, and move to the OBC when ready (including same day care, or care over holidays and long weekends). Please be sure to book all private pay visits directly with Ashley by sending a message via the contact us tab; this will save you $, and give you access to evening and weekend appointments until your OBC visit is arranged.