My services and fees
Infant Feeding Assessment & Support; home visit
$225
Includes detailed health history, physical exam of breasts and nipples, and oral exam of the baby’s mouth (including assessing for tongue ties and oral restriction). A feed will be observed, assessed and adjusted to optimize comfort and effective milk transfer.
For those using a breast pump, pump flanges will be measured, fitted and pump settings reviewed. If formula is being used, we will review safe preparation, storage and how to do paced bottle feeding.
A detailed individualized feeding plan will be created to support your infant feeding goals. I also offer one week of follow-up support (either virtually or by phone).
I will issue a receipt with my billing number, suitable for submission to your insurance provider should your plan cover IBCLC services.
Private prenatal breastfeeding education class
$175
We will review how to maximize milk production, signs of an effective latch, what to expect in the first few weeks, review different breastfeeding positions and how to troubleshoot common issues that come up. For those who are over 37 weeks pregnant, I offer a direct demonstration of how to hand express colostrum, your baby’s first milk. This class includes a hand-expression kit so that you can collect and freeze colostrum while you await the arrival of your baby.
Support people are welcome to join us! Whoever you think would benefit from
This option also comes with a receipt suitable for submission to your insurance company.
Travel fee
For addresses more than 10 km from K1N 5G4, an additional $0.75/km will be added to the home visit fee (first 10 km are free).
Group prenatal class at the Ottawa Birth & Wellness Centre
$40 plus ticket service fees
Join me for a two hour class that sets you up for successful breastfeeding. This class focuses on what to expect, how to get started on the right foot, how to hand express colostrum, and trouble shooting common issues. A hand-expression kit is also included in the ticket price.
Pay-what-you-can Drop In support at the Ottawa Birth & Wellness Centre
$20 suggested donation
This is a good option for those who are troubleshooting a single issue (eg: a weighted feed to see how much milk baby is transferring at the breast, a latch assessment to increase comfort at the breast). If you have multiple concerns, a private home visit may be a better fit.
This group is pay-what-you-can and nobody will ever be turned away due to financial need. Those who can afford to do so are encouraged to pay a little more to cover those who cannot afford to pay. I appreciate your participation in this special form of mutual aid!