About Us
Meet Andrea and Bernie, colleagues and more importantly friends. Together we have a combined total of 25+ years experience as Labour&Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurses and as International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. Although, our most important role is being Mamas to our 4 INCREDIBLE, young children. We have all had a variety of different experiences and challenges in regards to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. These experiences combined with our knowledge, clinical expertise and passion enable us to support and empower families to reach their own unique goals. We are happy to provide our services in the communities of Halton, Peel and Hamilton.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help educate, empower and support families as they transition through pregnancy, birth and parenting. We believe in a holistic, evidence based approach that will be individually tailored to meet each family's needs and goals.
Core Values
Knowledge
We will support our families by providing current, evidence-based information regarding pregnancy, birth, breast/chestfeeding and infant care.
Empowerment
Our families will feel empowered by being fully engaged in their care through pregnancy, birth and parenting. We strongly believe in being transparent, keeping open communication in order to provide effective education and appropriate resources, allowing our families to make informed decisions based on their individual need and goals.
Advocacy
We will promote, protect and support breastfeeding in our community. We focus on our clients' breastfeeding intentions, breastfeeding self-efficacy and social support, enabling clients to breastfeed comfortably anywhere, anytime. We also advocate for families by providing appropriate resources to overcome any challenges through this journey.
Reasons to see a Lactation Consultant
These are a few of the more common reasons to seek the help of an LC
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Pain
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Issues with engorgement, plugged ducts or mastitis
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Latching difficulties
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Milk supply concerns
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Breast surgery
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Complicated delivery
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Multiples
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Preterm infant
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Infants with special needs
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Infant is losing weight or slow to gain
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Returning to work
Services
Private Prenatal &Breastfeeding Education
Private, in-home prenatal or breastfeeding classes, individually tailored to meet you and your family's learning needs/goals. Have friends or family expecting? We can also offer private, in-home group classes.
Lactation Consultant
Private, in-home visits with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Our focus is to assist you in reaching your feeding goals.
Group Classes
We offer group breastfeeding and prenatal classes, for those who prefer peer support and a more interactive experience.