About
Meet Nova Perinatal
Nova Perinatal is led by Karen Juteau, RN, IBCLC, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant serving families in Gatineau, Outaouais, and Ottawa.
With clinical experience in maternal and infant care, consultations focus on practical guidance, reassurance, and personalized lactation support for each family. Support may include help with latch and positioning, milk supply concerns, breastfeeding pain, and infant feeding questions.
Whether you are preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy or navigating challenges after birth, Nova Perinatal provides compassionate, evidence-based care to support your feeding goals.
Lactation Services in Gatineau, Outaouais & Ottawa
Nova Perinatal offers personalized lactation consultations for families in Gatineau and Ottawa during pregnancy and throughout the postpartum period.
Each consultation provides evidence-based guidance, practical support, and a welcoming space to address questions or concerns about feeding your baby.
Services include:
– Prenatal breastfeeding preparation
– Comprehensive lactation consultations
– Follow-up breastfeeding support
– Pumping and milk supply guidance
– Virtual lactation consultations for families who prefer care from home
Nova Perinatal supports families throughout Gatineau, the Outaouais region, and Ottawa, helping parents feel confident and supported throughout their feeding journey.
Why Families Seek a Lactation Consultant
Every feeding journey is unique, and many families benefit from guidance from an IBCLC lactation consultant during the early weeks with a new baby.
Lactation support can help address challenges, build confidence, and ensure both parent and baby feel comfortable during feeding.
Families often seek lactation support for:
– Preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy
– Pain or discomfort while breastfeeding
– Difficulty with latch or positioning
– Concerns about milk supply
– Baby feeding very frequently or seeming unsettled
– Slow weight gain or concerns about milk intake
– Pumping, bottle feeding, or combination feeding
– Returning to work while breastfeeding
– Reassurance and guidance during the postpartum period
Supporting Families Across Ottawa & Outaouais
Nova Perinatal provides lactation support for families throughout:
- Gatineau
- Hull
- Aylmer
- Chelsea
- Ottawa
- Orleans
- Kanata
- Barrhaven
Get in touch
Have a question about lactation support or services? Feel free to reach out using the form below. All inquiries are welcome — whether you have a specific concern or simply want more information.
Messages are typically answered within 24-48h. All information shared is kept confidential.
