Breastfeeding is the normal and optimal way to feed a baby, but it is not always easy, nor does it come "naturally" to some. This can be due to a multitude of factors which, once identified, can often be easily rectified so that both parent and babe can have a positive breastfeeding experience or bottle feeding experience.
As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I work together with the parent to come up with a workable plan to help them and their baby have a successful breastfeeding relationship. As I have many years experience working with new families, I bring with me knowledge of postpartum maternal physical and emotional needs, and all aspects of newborn care.
Lactation Consultant Services:
- Basic breastfeeding technique & management
- Painful breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding multiples
- Low Milk Supply
- Premature infants
- Feeding chalenges with the older baby
- Breastfeeding infants with anatomical challenges eg tongue tie
- Breastfeeding infants with neurological disorders
- Bottle Feeding and bottle refusal
- Breast Augmentation/Reduction
- Relactation, Adoptive Nursing
- Returning to Work
Prenatal preparedness
Lactation Consultant Fees (effective September 2023)
Home office initial consults are $120/visit. These appointments typically last 90 minutes.
Home office follow up consults are $100 for the first hour and $40 per additional 30 minutes, plus any recommended equipment costs.
Prenatal Consults are $100 for 1- 1.5 hours
Note: There is an additional $30 charge for all in-home visits within the HRM.
*These appointments are intended for parents who are post C-Section or are in the first 2 weeks postpartum and depend on my availability. Please contact me for special requests.
An added travel fee will be applied for home visits which require travel beyond 20 km.
Initial visits include phone or e-mail follow-up for 1 week at no additional charge. After this time correspondence will be charged at $40/half hour.
Video consults are $50/half hour.
*Effective October 15 2021 all services and fees will be subject to 15% HST*
Areas served: Halifax HRM, Bedford, Sackville, Tantallon, Dartmouth - Nova Scotia
I do not give medical advice, but am able to make and suggest appropriate referrals within the community.
If you would like a video consult instead of in person appointment, please feel free to contact me to arrange this. Cell 902 448 2213 or email thenurturingtouch@gmail.com
