Whether you are hoping to exclusively breast/ chest feed or have a combination including bottle feeding, having support can be an important factor in helping you to achieve your goals.
Dr. Arlene Dubier is a naturopathic doctor, birth doula and soon-to-be-IBCLC who has helped support many families in their feeding goals.
With our Lactation Support Program you can: Feel confident feeding and connecting with your newborn Babies are very wise, we just have to know how to tune in and listen to their cues.
We recommend having one pre-natal naturopathic appointment with our team to set you up for success. During this appointment, you will learn:
Natural labour induction techniques
Hand-expression and how to save expressed colostrum
Basic feeding advice and latching technique
A postnatal lactation appointment consists of:
Discussion of the optimal flow of a feed
Demonstration of various feeding holds for your comfort
Infant physical and oral exam (assessment for tongue and lip tie)
Support for individuals with low milk supply (ie. gestational diabetes, PCOS, autoimmune disease, C-section)
If you'd like to book a complimentary consultation to discuss your feeding goals, please book online or fill out the form below and we will contact you to book your appointment.