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Hello!
My name is Jessica Maitland.
I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), DONA-trained Postpartum Doula, and proud member of both the Ottawa Valley Lactation Consultants (OVLC) and Ottawa Valley Doulas (OVD).
I offer both in-home and virtual breastfeeding support and education, as well as in-home postpartum doula care. I support families in Chelsea, Wakefield, Cantley, Val-des-Monts, Gatineau, Ottawa - and beyond.
My Story
When my baby was born in 2017, I quickly felt overwhelmed and misdirected — the conflicting advice from books, doctors and social media influencers left me baffled. Thankfully, my doula team’s compassionate, knowledgeable support saved me - gifting me with rest, practical guidance, and confidence when I needed it most.
That experience led me to this work. I trained as a Postpartum Doula and IBCLC, and I'm continuing to expand my skills with perinatal-mental-health training.
Every family deserves the kind of care mine received. We sometimes forget that when a baby is born, so are the parents - and they deserve just as much grace, guidance and support.
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What I Believe / My Approach:
Evidence-based care - grounded in current research and best practices.
Inclusive support — breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, or something else - all feeding choices and family structures are welcomed and respected.
Whole-person care - your emotional and mental well-being matter just as much as feeding and newborn care.
Realistic expectations — tailored to your life, your strengths, and what actually works day-to-day.
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Services I Offer:
Prenatal breastfeeding education - including colostrum collection, in-home or virtual.
In-home lactation consultations - latch, positioning, supply questions, pumping guidance.
Postpartum doula care — newborn care, household tasks, emotional support, practical guidance.
Ongoing breastfeeding support - bottle introduction, return to work, breast refusal, tandem feeding, weaning.
Virtual lactation consults - for families outside my area
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I have a special interest in supporting anxious parents, adoptive feeding, inducing lactation, relactation, twins and multiples, and shared feeding journeys.
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Where I Work:
Based in Chelsea, Quebec — serving Chelsea, Wakefield, Cantley, Val-des-Monts, Gatineau & Ottawa. Virtual support available everywhere.
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Let’s Talk!
Feeding goals vary widely and I would love to help you meet yours with confidence — reach out with your questions, get to know me with a First Hello, or book support whenever you're ready.
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