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.

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