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How Do I Choose An Online Lactation Consultant In Canada? by meiracares(m): 9:08pm On Sep 27, 2022
What exactly is a lactation consultant?

Lactation consultants, also known as lactation experts, are nursing professionals that assist new mothers in their attempts to breastfeed. They also offer prenatal education and preparation to new parents. A lactation consultant can assist you in navigating a variety of new infant feeding issues, such as:

• Scarcity of milk
• Having difficulty reaching weight milestones
• Finding the perfect nursing position after a C-section.
• Infant falling asleep at the breast
• Breastfeeding refusal in a baby
• Long nursing sessions that make you exhausted
• Postpartum depression
• Breastfeeding discomfort/pain

What happens during your initial lactation consultant visit?

The lactation consultant will examine your pregnancy, birth, and nursing history at the initial session to assess your concerns and address any challenges you may be having with the breastfeeding journey. The lactation consultant will collaborate with you to develop a care plan that is tailored to your specific requirements, as well as ideas for resolving any nursing challenges you may be having. Their aim is to provide you with information and resources to assist you and your baby breastfeed more comfortably and successfully. You may prepare a list of questions you would like addressed during the visit. It may also be useful to have the weight of your infant noted prior to the appointment. The lactation consultant will examine how frequently your baby feeds and how many wet and dirty diapers they have had in the previous 24 - 48 hours. The lactation consultant may show you proper breastfeeding techniques as well.

How to choose an Online lactation consultant in Canada?

Breastfeeding is an extremely personal experience, therefore it's critical that you feel at ease with your lactation consultant. If you're looking for a consultant outside of a hospital, you may want to interview multiple candidates before deciding on the best fit for your needs. Finding a lactation consultant with IBCLC or CLC qualifications will help ensure that you receive a high-quality standard of care. You can discover reviews online, but getting suggestions from other parents, your doctor, or the hospital can also be beneficial too. A preliminary phone call and consultation with your consultant will help you get to know each other.
We list below some useful resources to help choose an online lactation consultant in Canada:

Bilingual Online Breastfeeding Services Ontario: Through a telephone advisory service (1-866-797-0000 TTY: 1-866-797-0007), this service provides professional guidance and assistance for breastfeeding 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The service is available in English and French, with 24/7 access to telephone interpreters in over 100 languages and a direct TTY line for people with hearing or speech impairments.

Canadian Lactation Association Consultant is an online website - https://meiracare.com/ that helps you find a lactation consultant within seconds.

Find Canadian breastfeeding resources for all provinces on Safely Fed Canada website. They are a nationwide, non-profit, non-partisan organisation committed to the safe and appropriate feeding of babies and young children in times of need.

Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation helps parents find lactation support online.

Book an appointment through Meira Care to get a referral to see a Lactation Consultant. Chat with a Meira Care virtual doctor about your need to see a nursing professional who can help you in your efforts to breastfeed.

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