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
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.
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 extra 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.
