Why IBCLC Matters

As proud members of the maternal-child health team, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) provide expert breastfeeding and infant feeding support. It is the highest certification that a lactation specialist can receive.

Here at Wholechild, we are highly trained, with over ten-thousand hours of clinical experience. We provide care in various settings while making appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals and community support resources if required. We will always put your feeding goals first and work with you to create a plan that feels right for your family + that moves you forward.

How We Help

Feeding your baby may be instinctual, but this does not mean easy. If you are struggling, take a deep breath and know you are not alone. We can help with:

  • breast and/or nipple pain

  • milk supply concerns

  • latch issues

  • feeding positions

  • engorgement

  • tongue ties

  • infant gas/discomfort

  • premature infants

  • multiples

  • lactation aids

  • mastitis

  • blocked ducts

  • nipple blisters

  • pumping

  • bottles

  • safe formula preparation

  • breastmilk storage

  • introduction to solids foods/baby-led feeding

  • breastfeeding and back to work

  • inducing lactation

  • weaning, and more…