Breastfeeding

In-home Breastfeeding Support
$225/hr +HST

Oakville Clinic Visits
$125/hr + HST
OHIP coverage available

Initial visits generally require 1.5 hrs of consultation. Most breastfeeding situations can be resolved in one or two visits.

Interested in a private prenatal workshop? Email admin@mothermatters.ca for details.

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Specialized Support

If you and your baby need specialized breastfeeding support, please contact us to arrange for a home consultation with one of our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC).

  • If you are experiencing persistent breast or nipple pain
  • If your nipples are cracked, bruised or blistered
  • If your baby is not able to latch, or is latching inconsistently
  • If your baby is not gaining weight adequately
  • If you have been advised to supplement and you wish to preserve breastfeeding
  • If you have, or suspect you have, a breast infection
  • If you have an overabundant milk supply
  • If you have a history of breast surgery
  • If your baby arrived early
  • If you feel that breastfeeding is just not going well
  • If you or your baby are finding breastfeeding frustrating
  • If you desire to breastfeed a baby you did not, or will not, give birth to
  • If you have recently weaned your baby and wish to relactate
  • If you need assistance developing a plan for returning to work or school
  • If you decide that breastfeeding is just not for you, and you need information about weaning gracefully and using alternate feeding methods

A Lactation Consultation includes:

  • History taking
  • Visual and physical assessment of the parent’s breasts/chest
  • Visual and physical assessment of the child’s mouth
  • Observation of the parent and child feeding
  • Analysis of the information in relation to the feeding situation
  • Demonstration of techniques for improving feeding
  • Occasionally suggesting the use of feeding equipment and/or supplements