IBCLC Consultations
Expert lactation support, tailored to you, for any feeding challenge, at any stage.
Need to be seen urgently? If your baby is under 1 month old and/or not gaining weight and needs to be seen as soon as possible, please text 613-986-8316. I will offer an urgent appointment if one is available, or refer you to another IBCLC so you can be seen sooner.
Achieve your feeding goals with confidence
Infant feeding is natural, but it can come with challenges that feel overwhelming. An IBCLC consultation gives you expert guidance, education, and hands-on support to meet your feeding goals, with over 15 years of Maternal Child Health experience behind every plan.
What to expect
IBCLC consultations offer expert, evidence-based support for infant feeding and everything around it, personalized, compassionate, and grounded in clinical knowledge. Whether you're facing latch difficulties, supply concerns, pain, or a feeding transition, we create a safe space to work through it together.
These consultations may cover:
- Breastfeeding, chestfeeding & combination feedingSupport for whichever path fits your family.
- Latch, milk transfer & feeding behaviourAssessing what's really happening at the breast.
- Tongue mobility & shallow or clicking latchIdentifying causes and next steps, including referrals.
- Low supply, oversupply & blocked ductsPractical, realistic plans that protect your supply.
- Nipple pain, fussiness & slow weight gainFinding and fixing the cause, not just coping.
- Pumping, exclusive pumping & return to workComfortable, efficient, sustainable routines.
How it works
Detailed evaluation
An in-depth look at your feeding setup, your baby's habits, and your concerns.
Hands-on assistance
Practical demonstrations, positioning, latch, or pumping, with expert guidance.
Baby-centered approach
Learn to read your baby's cues and respond with confidence.
Custom strategies
A feeding plan tailored to your lifestyle, preferences, and goals.
Follow-up support
One full week of messaging support included after your consultation.
Flange fitting is automatically included in every IBCLC consultation, so pumping comfort is covered as part of your care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still wondering about something? Reach out any time.
Yes. During an IBCLC consultation I assess your baby's oral function, tongue mobility, latch depth, and milk transfer, and look for the signs behind clicking, pulling off, or a shallow latch. I'll suggest positioning and latch adjustments that often help immediately, and, where a tongue-tie assessment or referral is warranted. I'll guide you to the right next step.
Often, yes, and many supply worries turn out to be about how milk is being removed rather than how much you can make. We'll look at latch, feeding frequency, effective milk transfer, pumping technique and flange fit, and any medical factors. Then we build a realistic plan to protect and encourage a healthy supply, without guilt.
A tender lump, hard fullness, or a red, warm area needs prompt, gentle care, not aggressive massage. I'll help you with effective milk removal, comfort measures, and adjustments to feeding or pumping to keep milk flowing. If you develop a fever, chills, or flu-like symptoms, contact your primary care provider promptly, as mastitis can need medical treatment.
Feeding should not be painful. Ongoing pain is a signal worth listening to, it often points to latch, positioning, flange fit, tongue mobility, or another fixable cause. Together we'll assess what's happening and build a step-by-step plan to make feeding comfortable again.
Yes. Virtual consultations are highly effective, and many families prefer them. With a little preparation, good lighting and a couple of short feeding videos. I can assess latch, positioning, milk transfer, and pumping just as thoroughly, and you receive the same personalized care plan. Virtual appointments are available to families across Canada.
Absolutely, and I encourage it. Feeding is a family effort. When your partner, spouse, or another support person joins, they learn practical ways to help, understand normal newborn behaviour, and feel more confident supporting you. A strong support network is one of the biggest predictors of feeding success.
Ready when you are
Request an appointment and we'll build a calm, practical plan together.