The LactaConsult blog
Warm, evidence-based guidance for every stage of your feeding journey, from prenatal prep and the newborn weeks to pumping and starting solids.
PrenatalGetting Ready for Your Feeding Journey with a Prenatal Lactation Consultation
You prepare the nursery and pack the hospital bag, but feeding is a skill worth preparing for too. Here's how a prenatal consultation sets you up for a calmer start.
PrenatalThe Importance of Prenatal Education: Preparing for Parenthood with Confidence
Knowledge is one of the most powerful ways to reduce fear before birth. Here's what prenatal education can, and can't, do for you.
BreastfeedingHow a Lactation Consultant in Ottawa Can Support Your Breastfeeding Journey
Breastfeeding is natural, but it isn't always intuitive. Here's the wide range of ways an IBCLC actually helps.
Getting StartedWhat Every Parent Should Know Before Visiting an IBCLC
Booking your first lactation consultation? Here's exactly what to expect, and how to get the most from your time.
PumpingHow an IBCLC Helps With a Breast Pump & Flange Fitting Consultation
If pumping hurts or output is low, the culprit is often a simple one: flange size. Here's how a fitting fixes it.
PostpartumPostpartum Support: Why It’s Essential for New Parents
The 'fourth trimester' is one of the biggest transitions you'll ever go through. You're not meant to do it alone.
Virtual CareA Complete Guide to Virtual Postpartum Consultations in Canada
In the early weeks, leaving home can feel impossible. Virtual care brings expert support to your couch, wherever you are in Canada.
Virtual CareHow a Virtual IBCLC in Canada Helps Solve Newborn Feeding Issues
Clicking, pulling off, endless feeds, worries about weight, most newborn feeding issues have a cause, and a solution.
PrenatalWhat to Expect From a Virtual Prenatal Lactation Class With an IBCLC
You can build real feeding confidence from your couch, before baby arrives. Here's what a virtual prenatal class looks like.
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