Breastfeeding/Infant Feeding Support (OHIP)
What to expect during a consultation (virtual or in-person)
Initial assessment (virtual or in-person): What to expect: The support you will receive is compassionate is 1:1 customized breastfeeding support.
During a consultation, we will review your goals and health history and come up with a plan to support you and your baby feeding:
- Infant weight checks (as needed)
- Support with mastitis, breast engorgement, plugged ducts, redness, candida/thrush, etc.
- Therapeutic hand-held ultrasound for relief of plugged ducts, etc.
- How to manage a fast letdown and oversupply
- Measuring flange sizes (both breasts) and how to best use your pump (settings/fittings etc)
- Creating a feeding plan that supports maternal mental health and the Mother’s feeding goals
- Provide community resources, and referrals as needed to other healthcare professionals
- Full tongue/lip tie and upper body assessment
- Managing torticollis
- Assistance/support with increasing milk production
- Managing reflux, gassiness, colic, and other newborn health concerns
Follow-up consultations (virtual or in-person): What to expect: Reassess your journey to date and address any issues that may have come up.
OHIP Virtual Consultations
Virtual INITIAL Consultation - 30 min
Virtual FOLLOW-UP Consultation- 15-30 min
OHIP In-Person Consultations
Clinic locations: Monday + Wednesday:
LatchedOn Pediatrics
525 Belmont Avenue West, Unit 105, Kitchener, ON, N2M 5E2
Tuesday/Thursday:
Dedicated Women’s Clinic
4336 King St, E, unit G8
Kitchener, ON (beside Borealis)