Join us most Thursdays at the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre for drop-in feeding assessments, hosted by a board certified Lactation Consultant.

What to Expect

Expect hands-on feeding support and an assessment of how your baby is feeding. We can weigh your baby, answer your questions and top-up your confidence so you leave feeling empowered.

Who:
Suitable for babies of any age, whether they are breastfed, bottle fed, already starting solids, or any combination of the above!


When:
Starting September 24th, groups will run every Thursday morning. If you want to double check that the group is running, check the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre’s calendar of events here.

Time:
9:30-11:30 am

Location:
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre
2260 Walkley Road, Ottawa ON K1G 6B1
Free parking near the Canon entrance. There will be signage posted to find our room, or you can ask the receptionist at the front door.

Price:
Pay-what-you-can ($20 suggested donation). Nobody with financial need will be turned away.

Where to Find Us

The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre is located at 2260 Walkey Road. Enter the building via the doors under the Canon sign (there is a second entrance on the east side of the building that is for clients in labour only).

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out with an email anytime.

  • An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the highest globally recognized, standardized credential in lactation care, whereas the general term "lactation consultant" or "lactation counselor" can sometimes be used by individuals with varying, less regulated levels of training.

  • An IBCLC can assess your child’s latch, assist with optimizing breast or bottle feeding, review back-to-work plans, weight your baby to see how much they are getting - and so much more.

  • It is very common for breastfeeding challenges to pop up on day three or beyond, when most people have been discharged from hospital. While nurses are incredibly skilled and valuable, they may not have the IBCLC designation that makes them experts in infant feeding specifically.

  • Yes, feel free to come. If I feel that I require a more thorough visit we can discuss scheduling a private home assessment.

  • The drop-in sessions at the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre are pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $20. Accessibility to care is extremely important to me and nobody will be turned away due to financial hardship.

  • Yup, I practiced midwifery in Ottawa for seven and a half years! I have helped hundreds of people meet their feeding goals.

  • No registration is required, although it may save a little time during your visit if you fill in the intake form ahead of time. You can find a link to it at the top of this page, titled “Intake Form - Birth Centre”.