Lactation Consulting & Breastfeeding Support
Nova Perinatal provides compassionate, evidence-based lactation support for growing families. Whether you are preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy or experiencing feeding challenges postpartum, personalized guidance is available to support you and your baby.
In-home lactation consultant in Gatineau and the Ottawa–Outaouais Region
Prenatal Lactation Preparation
Prepare for a confident start to breastfeeding before your baby arrives. Prenatal consultations help families understand what to expect in the early days and how to establish a strong feeding foundation.
Topics may include:
– What to expect in the first days after birth
– Establishing milk supply
– Positioning and latch basics
– Preparing for common feeding challenges
Postpartum Breastfeeding Support
IBCLC home visit in Ottawa & Gatineau. Personalized support for families experiencing breastfeeding or feeding challenges after birth.
Support may include:
– Painful latch or nipple pain
– Baby having difficulty latching
– Concerns about milk supply
– Pumping guidance
– Bottle introduction
– Feeding plans tailored to your goals
Virtual Consultations
Flexible online consultations for families who prefer support from home or live outside the immediate area.
Virtual visits can help with:
– Breastfeeding questions
– Pumping support
– Prenatal preparation
– Feeding concerns and guidance
Consultation Fees
Prenatal Breastfeeding Preparation
$130
60 minutes
In-person
Prepare for breastfeeding and learn what to expect during the early days with your baby. Tailored to your needs.
POSTNATAL Lactation Consultation
$190
(Supplement of 40$ per additional baby)
90 minutes
In-person
Personalized support for breastfeeding challenges, latch concerns, milk supply, pumping, and feeding plans.
Follow-up Lactation Visit
$130
45-60 minutes
In-person
Focused support to check progress, adjust the plan, and answer new feeding questions.
Virtual Lactation Consultation
$99
45-60 minutes
Virtual
Virtual consultations are ideal for breastfeeding questions, pumping support, milk supply concerns, and follow-up guidance.
Receipts are provided and may be eligible for reimbursement through extended health insurance plans.
Please provide at least 24 hours notice for cancellations or appointment changes.
Common Reasons Families Seek Lactation Support
Families reach out for support for many different reasons, including:
– Wanting reassurance that feeding is going well
– Questions about breastfeeding in the early days
– Learning comfortable feeding positions
– Baby feeding very frequently
– Wanting to know if baby is getting enough milk
– Nipple discomfort during feeding
– Help understanding newborn feeding patterns
– Guidance with pumping or building a milk supply
– Introducing a bottle while continuing to breastfeed
– Preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives
– Returning to work while continuing to breastfeed
– Simply wanting professional support and reassurance
Every family’s feeding journey is unique, and even small questions are a good reason to seek support.
What to Expect During a Consultation
During a consultation, we will review your feeding goals, assess feeding challenges, and develop a personalized plan that supports both parent and baby. My goal is to provide practical guidance, reassurance, and compassionate care.
