feeding Support

 

: expert feeding support

 

Feeding isn’t one size fits all!

Breastfeeding is pretty hard… I have a whole job because it is! Whatever your challenge may be, we want to help make early parent life a bit easier, feeds a little less stressful, and everyone a little happier by shring the wisdom and clinical support that has been passed down to us. With a holistic approach to feeding support, we will help you define, reach and enjoy your feeding goals! We understand that you may have already seen multiple lactation and feeding supports, and want you to know that our approach is often different and our clients say is worth a try! We would be thrilled to offer you another way to solve your infant feeding challenges.

In our visits, me and my interns will take great care of you.

 

Contact us if you are experiencing:

  • suspected TOTs (tethered oral tissues such as tongue tie: we specialize in functional assessments, oral habilitation, and co-managing the release process with your care team)

  • sore nipples or sore breasts

  • not enough breastmilk

  • frequent, long slow feedings or frequent, short intense feedings

  • white/blanching nipples and shooting pains

  • candida/thrush in parent or baby

  • tongue tie, lip tie or buccal ties

  • reflux & colic behaviors

  • aerophagia and infant gas

  • induced lactation: surrogacy / adoption / partners

  • feeding at the chest / chestfeeding

  • blocked ducts and blebs

  • managing newborn jaundice

  • low blood sugars and breastfeeding

  • mastitis and other infections

  • diabetes in pregnancy can breastfeeding

    (Ashley is a type 1 diabetic herself)

  • tandem nursing / breastfeeding multiples

  • full-term breastfeeding

  • transitioning back to work

  • introducing solid foold and baby led weaning

  • weaning from the breast / abrupt weaning for medical reasons

  • bottle feeding challenges (introducing, reducing, leaking/clicking, air intake/gassy baby)



Pregnant?

Prenatal breastfeeding education & postnatal support package.

OHIP subsidized prenatal education

: private breast/chest/ feeding support

Home Visit $225+
(+HST. +travel. +extra time)

In your own home, we can get you the best latch in the spaces that you use the most. On your chair, and your couch, or in your bed... a great option if you find that everything works in the clinic, but doesn’t seem to work once home! Also helpful for families who have had a caesarian birth, siblings at home, or challenges that make it hard to get to clinic. If working on solids, we can assess solid foods intake at your own table where your child is most comfortable.

  • A Home Visit starts at $225+ (+HST. +travel. +extra time) for up to 80-min; no extra travel fees for families located within 30km of my office in Abaton .

  • Our investment includes your texts/emails over the following few weeks to offer clarification from your care plan (new issues need new consultation).

    *Please read fully to avoid surprises: WHAT TO EXPECT

Office Visit $180+
(+HST. +extra time)

You may travel and visit me at Abaton Integrative Medicine, located at 17 - 1400 Cornwall Rd, Oakville, ON. I have appointments available on Wednesday and Fridays at 5pm and sometimes 7pm.

  • An initial office visit starts at $180 and is up to 80-min (+HST. +extra time).

  • Follow up office visits start at $125 and up to 60-min (+HST. +extra time)

    *Please read fully to avoid surprises: WHAT TO EXPECT

Virtual Visit ($125/hr +)
(+HST, +extra time)

Don’t let distance or global pandemics prevent you from getting skilled lactation care! I can see you virtually, no matter where you live. Using a secure telehealth platform, you will receive the same care outlined above (history, feeding assessment, functional assessment, care plan). Virtual visits are surprisingly effective, and Ashley has been offering them for many years! Please contact me via the contact tab here to book your virtual time slot.

  • An initial virtual visit starts at $125 (+hst) for 60-min

  • Follow-up visits start at $75 (+hst) for 30-min

  • You may be given some homework to complete after our visit (recording infant oral exam, for example). Please use WhatsApp or another encrypted service to send me media. When ready, you are able to book a 15-min follow-up visit to discuss the findings ($40).

Phone Consultations

Phone calls are a great way to get some quick tips before our visit, ask brief and uncomplicated questions, or to follow up as things change over time. Calls are also great for existing clients when there is a new challenge to discuss. Calls are booked for 15-min ($40) 30-min ($75) or 60-min ($125) time slots.

 

CANCELLATIONS

PLEASE CANCEL ANY APPOINTMENT WITH MORE THAN 24-HRS NOTICE.
Please expect a cancellation fee of 50% of your invoice if you must cancel with less than 24-hours notice.

 
 

Looking for OHIP-subsidized breastfeeding, chestfeeding & breastmilk feeding support??

Please use the buttons below to access these services.
Each clinic has their own admin, and you can please direct your booking questions to them, thanks!!

Wait times for these clinics are longer than the wait for private pay visits.
These clinics both require a referral from your doctor (ie. GP or pediatrician).
The Ontario Breastfeeding Clinic can take referrals from your midwives as well.