
There’s no need to struggle alone, Melissa provides home and clinic support to help you and your baby thrive!
home + clinic support services
benefits of colostrum & breastmilk
how breastfeeding works
importance of skin to skin
the first feed during the 'magical hour'
prenatal and first hour hand expression
recognizing baby's cues
latch and positioning
common challenges that may affect breastfeeding
troubleshooting and more
Knowledge is power! Our prenatal breastfeeding session is to educate, guide and support you; giving you and your baby the best start possible. This session will be tailored specifically to your unique needs, so that you can apply what you’ve learned and move forward confidently. You are encouraged to bring a support person with you. Some of the topics covered include:
Prenatal breastfeeding counselling
After purchasing, we’ll be in touch to book your session.
Postpartum lactation care planning & support
This wholesome support visit is for after your little one has arrived. We will discuss your complete labour & medical health history and observe a breastfeeding session. We’ll address any current feeding challenges & goals and create a care plan together that you can thrive together with your little one.
full review of your birth and medical history
observation of breastfeeding session
maternal/infant/breastfeeding assessment
creation of a care plan
a written care plan & recommendations
your report can be shared with your health care provider upon request
includes one follow up phone call
After purchasing, we’ll be in touch to book your support.
Follow up
After lactation care, planning and support session, we’ll touch base. We'll assess how things are going, and ensure that both you and your baby’s needs are being met. Together, we’ll review the strategies we've implemented, and discuss other areas to explore/consider. Follow - up support is available in home, in clinic and by phone.
After purchasing, we’ll be in touch to book your support.
Travel fees apply for locations outside 30km radius from our office.
Some extended benefits plans will cover the cost (or a portion of the cost) of a lactation consultant.
A receipt and/or letter can be provided upon request.
what we can address:
feeding plan for back to work
expressing and storing milk
breast milk donation
alternate feeding methods
milk supply issues
breast and nipple pain
previous feeding challenges or negative experiences
latching difficulties
tongue tie
breastfeeding multiples
relactation
weaning
inadequate weight gain
engorgement
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Melissa’s personal and closely held mission is to help all moms & babies to the best of her ability and this passion shines through in everything she does.
She will refer when unable to provide the necessary level of care/ expertise so that you and your baby will always receive the best support possible.
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Melissa is caring, honest and open to communication. She is loving and passionate about teaching mothers. Read the reviews and give Melissa a call if you have questions.
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Melissa is available Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm.
Exceptions can be made for urgent situations outside of these hours.
Her usual response time is within 24 hours.
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We realize that many things in life are outside of our control. If things come up, and you need to cancel or change your appointment, please do so within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment, otherwise a no-show or cancellation fee of $50 will apply.