Prior to your first appointment you will receive an email with intake forms, by filling in these forms the lactation consultant will be able to customize the appointment to meet your exact needs.

For example: If you are struggling to breastfeed, the lactation consultant will assess you and your baby, assess babe's suck and other reflexes, and then observe a feeding. The lactation consultant will provide hands on support to make any necessary adjustments and will come to the appointment with a toolkit of products that may be helpful in achieving a more comfortable latch.

At every appointment your baby will be weighed with a high sensitivity infant scale. This scale measures in increments of 2g, making it sensitive enough for weighing babe before and after breastfeeding it give an idea of how much milk they are transferring at the breast.

If there is tension anywhere in babe's body the lactation consultant will provide a series of stretches and/or exercises to help loosen up babe's tight muscles that may be impacting breastfeeding. There are times when the lactation consultant may feel your baby would benefit from the help of another professional, such as an Osteopath, Chiropractor, Myofascial Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Infant Massage Therapist. We work closely with many professionals in the community to ensure everyone we refer to aligns with our values and will be able to provide the same high level of care we hold our staff to.

If necessary the lactation consultant will assess your breast pump flange size, and make product recommendations to get the perfect fit.

At the end of the appointment the lactation consultant will e-mail you a personalized feeding plan, and book you in for a follow up appointment.