Breastfeeding Help
All appointments include a feeding plan that take your needs and goals into account, as well as one week of support via phone/email/secure chat on Jane. Those who have never breastfed before, or who struggled with their feeding in the past would benefit from a prenatal appointment in order to plan for success- you will save time in the long run by being prepared before your baby arrives.
Please see my FAQ page for more information on how to get ready for an appointment.
When booking, you will be directed to fill out a very detailed history. By doing so, you are optimizing your appointment time for care and problem solving, rather than me taking an entire history from scratch when we meet.
My service area stretches to all addresses within 20 km of the Anthony Henday, to allow me to get to my next appointment on time. If you live outside that area, be aware that I charge $2/km for the drive to you (you're not charged again for my drive time back to Edmonton). I also offer telehealth/virtual for those outside my service range- which means that I can treat anyone in Canada.
If you find yourself here feeling like you are having a feeding emergency, and need to see someone right away, please seek emergency care. And remember, fed is best, particularly if you or your baby are having a health emergency.
Prenatal Class
Home Visit, 90 Minutes
$275
Think of this appointment as a hybrid between a prenatal breastfeeding class and a lactation consultation. You should be prepared with a list of questions and concerns, and I will gladly go through all of my usual breastfeeding basics as well. If you have a pump, and would like to go over how to use it, have it out and ready for your appointment. A breast exam and education on hand expression is included. Please consider booking this appointment to occur anywhere from week 32-36, to keep this learning fresh for your delivery.
We can also go over questions about inductions, cesareans, typical postpartum stays based on your current pregnancy history, and ways you can be proactive in labour in order to try to avoid an operative delivery! I have worked in labour & delivery, along with postpartum for 9 years and am well-equipped to go over all topics relating to delivering your baby- you can make this class what you want, and I come to you! Partners welcome.
Group Option: A prenatal lactation consultation for you and up to 3 pregnant friends. Please contact the clinic in order to arrange a booking. These appointments run for 90-120 minutes. A great option for pregnant women who feel a little intimidated by the idea of 1:1 assessments, and who have friends who share a similar due date. Pricing is $200 per person, receipts will be provided to all group members individually. Partners welcome.
Initial Lactation Consultation
Home Visit, 90 Minutes
$275
An appointment to discuss whatever issues you and your baby are having that may be getting in the way when it comes to meeting your feeding goals. I’m happy to see you and your baby for any problem you can think of- too much milk, increasing milk supply, latching issues, pain, nipple issues, suspected oral ties, blocked ducts or skin integrity issues, bottle or breast aversions, weaning, going back to work, slow or stalled weight gain, etc. If you’re not sure if you should be seeing me, head over to my contact page and reach out.
This appointment includes the option to assess your breasts, your baby’s oral structures and suck, and also includes an observation of a feeding.
During the assessment, I am able to evaluate how you and your baby are doing with feeding, suggest changes, and offer education and support. If baby hasn’t been gaining adequately, a pre and post feeding weight can be done as well.
This appointment can be made for any time during your feeding journey, for any reason. I am happy to see you and your baby.
Initial Lactation Consultation for Twins
Home Visit, 120 Minutes
$350
The same offering as my initial lactation consultation, with more time allotted in order to assess your second baby!
This appointment includes an assessment of your breasts, your babies’ oral structures and suck, and also includes an observation of a feeding.
During the assessment, I am able to evaluate how you and your baby are doing with feeding, suggest changes, and offer education and support. Pre and post weights can be done if needed.
This appointment can be made for any time during your feeding journey, for any reason: feeding issues, weaning issues, breast or milk production concerns, going back to work, pumping issues; for any problem you are having, I am happy to see you and your babies.
45 Minute Lactation Consultation
(Initial or Follow Up)
Home Visit, 45 Minutes
$150
For issues that don’t need as much time as a 90 minute initial feeding consultation, as well as for general follow up appointments for mamas and babies who have seen me before.
Issues that this appointment time works for include any issue that doesn’t require a full feeding assessment. You may want to consider this appointment when you already know what the problem is, and your goals involved. For example, this appointment time is appropriate for making plans for biting, weaning, bottle aversions, going back to work, etc.
If you have seen me, and your one week of follow up has concluded and you find yourself reaching for your phone to contact me about something that feels important, then a follow up appointment should be booked.
45 Minute Lactation Consultation
(Telehealth/Virtual)
Phone or Video, 45 Minutes
$150
Live outside of my range for home visits (or even out of province or out of country)? Hate the idea of having someone new over to your home, for whatever reason? Social anxiety? You or someone in your family currently too sick to have an appointment?
You can book in for a telehealth consultation instead of an in-person. These appointments are ideal for mothers and babies who do not require a hands-on assessment, but need guidance on a feeding issue or a change of plan. Phone consultations can be booked any time, video consultations may need to be booked on specific days- either contact me before booking, or I will reach out once you have booked if the appointment time or day needs to be moved in order to ensure adequate wifi is possible. Video consultations are done via the Jane app to ensure your privacy is maintained. Patients across Canada and USA are welcome to book in.
For issues that don’t need as much time as an initial feeding consultation, as well as for general follow up appointments for mamas and babies who have seen me before.
You may want to consider this appointment when you already know what the problem is, and your goals involved. For example, this appointment time is appropriate for making plans for biting, weaning, bottle aversions, going back to work, etc.
If you have seen me, and your one week of follow up has concluded and you find yourself reaching for your phone to contact me about something that feels important, then a follow up appointment should be booked.
