Online Lactation Consult

What is Included in an Online Lactation Consult?

A one-hour online breastfeeding consult to go over any questions or concerns you may have. This secure video consult allows for a full infant feeding assessment and a thorough review of your intake forms.

During online lactation consults, we can work on:

• Creating a sustainable plan to increase your milk supply
• Working on latching and positioning techniques to increase milk transfer and comfort
• Develop a treatment plan for painful nipples/breasts
• Work on getting your baby off the nipple shield, back to the breast, or taking a bottle
• Flange sizing and use your pump as efficiently as possible
• Combination feeding & safe handling/storage of breastmilk/formula

Once payment is received for your online breastfeeding consult, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will contact you within 48 hours to book our appointment.

• HIPAA &PIPEDA compliant video consult
• Appointments can be made for any day of the week in the evenings
• We will sit down together virtually, and you will have time to tell an IBCLC about your feeding experiences and challenges
• A full feeding will be observed (if applicable), and we will work through positioning and latching techniques
• Your breastfeeding, pumping, and/or bottle-feeding concerns will be addressed
• A comprehensive care plan and resources will be sent to you securely
• Prenatal one-on-one education sessions are also available

Virtual Lactation Consults Can Help You With:

• Breast care including mastitis, plugged ducts, blebs, thrush, engorgement, and nipple soreness
• Soothing a fussy baby
• Creating a sustainable plan to increase your milk supply
• Working on latching and positioning techniques to increase milk transfer and comfort
• Work on getting your baby off the nipple shield, back to the breast, or taking a bottle
• Flange sizing and use your pump as efficiently as possible
• Combination feeding & safe handling/storage of breastmilk/formula
• Breastfeeding when returning to work
• Assistance with breast pumps, flange sizing
• Prenatal education sessions
• Getting out of the top-up trap with supplementing
• Transitioning to a bottle or cup
• Breast refusal
• Night weaning, parent-led weaning and baby/toddler-led weaning

A Few Helpful Tips For Your Online Lactation Consult:

• Make sure you have a good internet connection before starting
• Find a private spot in your house with adequate lighting
• Support people are welcome to attend to help with positioning or to answer questions and participate in our discussion
• Check your email for the link to my secure online platform and your intake forms

While virtual lactation consults are very helpful, there will be times that I may refer you or your baby to a local health professional. These cases may include:

• Suspected tongue-tie or other oral malformation (we can review possible signs of tongue & lip tie, but a full oral assessment may not be possible)
• Mastitis, thrush and other breastfeeding concerns requiring medical treatment (we can support you through this, but you will need to seek additional support from your medical practitioner)
• Concerns with weight gain, jaundice and/or general well-being of the infant (if there are concerns about your baby/toddler's physical well-being, you should contact your health provider immediately or go to your nearest emergency department)