Breastfeeding Clinic
Providing individualized, OHIP-Covered Support
Breastfeeding is natural, but not always easy! Whether your goal is to breastfeed, offer breast milk or any other combination, our Lactation Consultant will work with you to help manage any challenges, empowering you to reach your infant feeding goals.
Our goal is to help you reach yours, so you can enjoy this special time with your baby.
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Early intervention is key; even if you feel things are going well, a reassurance visit can help confirm you and your baby are on the right track & may prevent possible challenges from occurring. Remember – this is your baby’s first time breastfeeding and you are learning together!
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We also offer prenatal counselling to help you and your baby get off to the best possible start.
Common challenges we can help with include but are not limited to:
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Low milk supply
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Painful or damaged nipples
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Difficulty with latch/positioning
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Engorgement
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Blocked milk ducts or mastitis
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Slow weight gain/failure to thrive
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NICU discharge/prematurity
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Tongue tie
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Multiples
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Pump sizing/challenges
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Yeast/thrush
How to Book a Visit
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Our clinic is open every Wednesday and some Fridays. Please call for availability.
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A referral from your child’s primary care provider (MD or midwife) is preferred, for all initial consultations. We will contact you with an appointment.
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If you are unable to obtain a referral and/or your concern is time-sensitive, please call our office and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
If your concern is urgent, please go to your nearest emergency department for immediate assistance.
What to expect at your first appointment:
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Visits are 30-40 minutes in duration. Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
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A form to collect your history will be sent to you via email prior to your appointment. Please take the time to complete this before coming.
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Bring your baby ready to feed (unless you are exclusively pumping). We suggest offering a feed 2.5-3 hours prior to the time of your scheduled appointment.
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If you are using a breast pump and have questions regarding pumping, please bring your pump with you.
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If you are supplementing baby with expressed breast milk or formula, bring some with you.
Please note, cancellation and booking policies are the same for breastfeeding clinic and pediatric appointments.