Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Support

As a lactation counselor (breastfeeding counselor) I provide people with support when they are having difficulties breastfeeding or chestfeeding their baby. I have received specialized training in understanding lactation and counseling skills and work with people in all sorts of different circumstances.

I can help you overcome problems in the early days of parenting that may enable you to continue breastfeeding for as long as you wish to. As a lactation counselor, I will not judge or pressure you to continue breastfeeding if you determine that you want to stop. 

I will also be available for telephone or email support, especially for the follow-up period after we have initially met and identified any potential problems. I will not make decisions for you, or speak for you because this is your breastfeeding experience, your baby, your life, you get to decide what is best for you!

Every family deserves the best breastfeeding/chestfeeding experience possible, but it does not always come easily and naturally for some families.

My goal is to give you breastfeeding support to get to the root of the issue and work with you to find the best solution for your family.  Through effective communication, a comprehensive history and hands on support, my goal is to give you breastfeeding tips and help you feel more comfortable and your experience what you hope for. 

I work with families in the following areas:

Lactation information and preparation

Breastfeeding essentials

Nipple pain, latch and positioning

Supply issues, thrush, mastitis, engorgement

Premature infants

Feeding multiples or older children

Feeding and sleeping solutions

Expressing and storing milk

Lactation Counselor fees:

My initial consultation will be at your home to assess how I can best support you. (2 hr)

$75

Follow up visits 

$30 per hour

* All initial visits include 2 weeks of support by phone, email, video or text. 

**Serving Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and surrounding areas. Travel fee will be added for visits outside 20 km. 

I do not give medical advice and cannot diagnose medical conditions, however I will refer to the appropriate members of the community.