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Hello!
My name is Jessica Maitland.
I’m a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) and DONA-trained Postpartum Doula with a B.A. in Psychology & Gender Studies. I offer in-home and virtual lactation and postpartum support, serving 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 unprepared — the conflicting advice from books, doctors and online resources left me baffled. Our doula team’s compassionate, non-judgmental support transformed those first weeks, giving me rest, confidence, and practical help. Inspired by that experience, I pursued training as a Doula and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and now I’m working toward IBCLC and perinatal-mental-health credentials.
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What I Believe / My Approach:
Evidence-based - client-centered care grounded in compassion and respect.
Support for diverse goals and family structures — whether breastfeeding, pumping, chestfeeding, formula feeding, or something else.
Holistic care - your emotional and psychological health are just as important as feeding and caring for your baby.
Realistic expectations — Support is tailored to your goals, your daily life, and your abilities.
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Services I Offer
Prenatal breastfeeding education - Can include teaching colostrum collection, in-home or virtual
In-home lactation consultations - Latch, positioning, supply issues, pumping support
Postpartum doula care — Newborn care, light household tasks, emotional support, connection, and education
Ongoing breastfeeding support - Introducing bottles, returning to work, breast refusal, tandem feeding, and weaning
Virtual lactation consults - For families outside my area
Things I love to help with - Anxious parents, adoptive feeding, inducing lactation, relactating, twins, multiples, shared feeding with a partner
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Where I Work
Based in Chelsea, Quebec — serving Chelsea, Wakefield, Cantley, Val-des-Monts, Gatineau & Ottawa. Virtual support available outside these areas.
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Let’s Talk
I would love to help you reach your feeding goals — please reach out anytime to ask a question, book a First Hello, get support, or simply connect.
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