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IBCLC Lactation Support in Outaouais & Ottawa

Jessica Maitland, IBCLC and Postpartum Doula | In-home in Outaouais and Ottawa | Virtual support across Canada

About Me

Looking for a lactation consultant in Gatineau, Chelsea, Wakefield, Cantley or Ottawa? I'm Jessica Maitland, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and postpartum doula. I support families with in-home and virtual breastfeeding, pumping and bottle feeding care, from prenatal preparation through weaning.

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I can help with:

  • Breastfeeding preparation during pregnancy

  • Painful breastfeeding or sore nipples

  • Baby won't latch or has difficulty latching

  • Low milk supply and ways to increase milk production

  • Pumping, hand expressing, and storing breast milk

  • Flange fitting and nipple shields

  • Bottle feeding, combo feeding, and bottle refusal

  • Slow weight gain or concerns about whether your baby is getting enough milk

  • Oversupply, engorgement, plugged ducts, and mastitis

  • Tongue tie assessment and feeding support

  • Returning to work while continuing to breastfeed

  • Weaning from breastfeeding

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My approach is evidence-based and deeply compassionate. I take the time to understand your goals, your experiences, and your baby — because feeding support is never one-size-fits-all.

 

In our work together, you can expect:​

  • Thoughtful, thorough assessments

  • Practical guidance you can implement right away

  • Gentle encouragement without pressure or judgment

 

I believe feeding your baby should feel supported, sustainable, and enjoyable — not overwhelming or confusing.

 

No one should have to navigate feeding challenges alone. Support is available when you need it.

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Lactation & Postpartum Services in Outaouais & Ottawa

Virtual Breastfeeding Classes for Expecting & New Parents

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a free, live virtual class for new and expecting parents across Canada

Mother Breastfeeding Baby

a small-group live virtual class for expecting parents and their support person who want to prepare quickly for breastfeeding, open to families across Canada

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​Lactation Support FAQs for Outaouais & Ottawa Families

1 / When should I see a lactation consultant?

See an IBCLC if your baby won't latch well, nursing hurts, you're worried about your milk supply, feeding or weight gain, jaundice is affecting feeding, or you suspect a tongue-tie. You can also book simply for reassurance, and a prenatal visit helps before baby arrives. Read my guide, When to See an IBCLC: 7 Signs It's Time to Get Breastfeeding Support.

2 / Do you do home visits in Gatineau and Ottawa?

Yes. I travel to your home in Chelsea, Cantley, Wakefield, Gatineau, Val-des-Monts, Masham, Ottawa and surrounding communities. Initial visits are 90 minutes and follow-ups are 60 minutes, with limited weekend availability. Book online and I'll confirm your visit.

3 / Can I get a consult by video if I live outside the Outaouais?

Yes. I offer virtual lactation consults by secure video to families anywhere in Canada. Choose a full 60-minute consult for feeding challenges or a 30-minute check-in for quick questions. I can watch a feeding at the breast or bottle and give you a personalized plan.

4 / Do you offer breastfeeding classes or prenatal support?

Yes. For individuals and couples, I offer private prenatal breastfeeding consults, in-home in Outaouais and Ottawa or virtual anywhere in Canada. I also teach two live virtual classes for families across Canada: Combo Feeding 101, which is free, and my Breastfeeding Crash Course, a small-group class for expecting parents and their support person.

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