Prenatal Lactation Consultation

Personalized Infant Feeding Education Before Baby Arrives

Feel Confident, Calm and Prepared for Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding or Pumping.

Support from a Registered Nurse/ Certified Lactation Consultant

You’ve read the books. You’ve saved the posts. You’ve heard everyone’s opinions.

But you’re still wondering:

  • What if breast-feeding doesn’t work?

  • How will I know if my baby is getting enough?

  • Should I pump? When? How often?

  • What if we need two bottle feed?

  • What’s actually normal in those first few days?

Preparing for postpartum can feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to newborn feeding.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

This 1:1 appointment gives you personalized, evidence based lactation education before birth so you can enter postpartum feeling informed, supported and confident in your feeding decisions.

What To Expect

  • ✺ Appointment Details ✺

    Duration: 90 minutes

    Location: In-home, in-clinic, virtual

    When the book: Ideally between 20-34 weeks gestation.

    Investment:

    Virtual (Worldwide) - $175

    In-Clinic (Bowmanville) - $185

    In-Home (Durham Region + Surrounding areas) - $205

    Follow up: $135 for 45-60 minutes (virtual only)

    Led by a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

    A detailed receipt is provided and may be eligible for insurance reimbursement.

  • ✺ Overall ✺

    Knowledge is power. Enjoy this personalized 1:1 designed to help expecting parents feel ready for real-life newborn feeding.

    This appointment focuses on:

    - Breastfeeding preparation

    - Pumping education

    - Bottle feeding guidance

    - Postpartum planning for feeding success

    It is ideal to book during your second or early third trimester — Before baby arrives. So you have a clear, realistic plan in place.

    Whether this is your first baby or your third, disappointment helps you build a strong foundation for a smoother postpartum feeding experience.

  • ✺ What We Cover ✺

    This is not a generic class. It is tailored to you, your goals and your circumstances.

    Together, we cover:

    - Breastfeeding basics and what to expect in the first hours and days

    - Latch and positioning guidance

    - Understanding milk supply (what is normal and what is not)

    - How to know if your baby is getting enough

    - Pumping education: When to start, how often, flange sizing, choosing a pump

    - Bottle introduction, timing and paced bottle feeding

    - Combination feeding strategies (breast + bottle + pumping)

    - Partner involvement and how they can confidently support feeding

    - What is normal versus when to seek newborn feeding help

    - Creating a personalized postpartum feeding plan

    You will leave knowing what to expect and what to do if things do not go directly as planned.

Book Prenatal appointment

Who’s this appointment for?

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This appointment is for:

  • First time parents preparing for postpartum

  • Second+ Time, parents who want a better feeding experience

  • Expecting parents feeling overwhelmed by google

  • Families who struggled with breastfeeding previously

  • Partners who want to be more involved and aid in the newborn period

  • Expecting parents looking for personalized, evidence-based guidance on infant feeding support before birth

    If you value feeling prepared instead of reactive, this is for you.

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Benefits of Preparing Before Baby Arrives

When you prepare intentionally for postpartum feeding, everything shifts.

You will experience:

  • Greater confidence before delivery

  • Reduced anxiety around breastfeeding and milk supply

  • Fewer feeding surprises in the early days

  • A clear pumping and bottle plan

  • Stronger partner involvement

  • A calmer, more peaceful postpartum transition

Instead of Googling at 2 AM, you will already know what’s normal. Instead of wondering if you were doing it right, you will feel grounded in your plan and who to contact for more support when needed.

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Let’s Get Started

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Most families book around 28-36 weeks, but it’s never too early (or too late). If you’re getting close to your due date, we can still fit it in!

  • Yes, this one is geared towards first time parents. To introduce some postpartum and newborn education basics and prepare you for your goals in this new journey.

  • Yes— and they are encouraged to! This appointment is for both of you. We’ll talk about how your support person (people) can be involved and helpful during feeding, sleep routines and recovery.

  • This appointment is 1:1, personalized and focused on real-life/ up to date evidence based newborn care and postpartum life— not just labour. We talk about what happens after baby arrives and tailor it to your needs, goals and questions.

  • This appointment is 1.5-2 hours. You can chose in- home (if local), virtual or clinic- based. Depending on what’s most comfortable for you.

  • You’re not on your own. You’ll get a handout with key informtion and you’re welcome to reach out with quick questions or book a follow- up if you would like extra support.

  • Yes. As an IBCLC, feeding education is a core part of this appointment. We cover breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, and realistic expectations so you feel prepared before baby arrives.