What Does a Breastfeeding Home Visit Include?

You don’t have to pack up your baby and travel. I come to you — whether you’re in Chelsea, Wakefield, Cantley, Masham, La Pêche, Gatineau, or Ottawa.

Curious what happens during a breastfeeding home visit? Many parents aren’t sure what to expect from in-home lactation support — or are nervous about “doing things wrong.” My role is to meet you where you are (literally and emotionally), bring reassurance to your feeding journey, and give you practical tools you can use right away.

Here’s what I bring, what I look for, and how I help during a lactation consult.

What I Bring to Your Home

When I arrive, I bring:

• My knowledge and experience as a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist.

• A few teaching props, like a knitted breast or baby doll, to demonstrate techniques.

• A sensitive scale to weigh your baby before and after a feed.

• A calm, supportive presence — because feeling safe and seen truly matters.

I also help you use what you already have at home — your couch, pillows, or bed — so that feeding feels comfortable in the space where you’ll be doing it most often.

What You Can Expect During the Visit

Every consult is different because every family is different, but here’s the general flow:

1. Conversation First

   We’ll talk about your birth story, your baby’s feeding history, and your concerns. This helps me understand the bigger picture and tailor my support to your goals.

2. Observation of a Feeding

   I’ll watch your baby feed, paying attention to positioning, latch, and sucking patterns. This isn’t about judgment — it’s about figuring out what’s really happening and how to make it easier. If pumping or bottle-feeding are part of your routine, we’ll go over those too, and troubleshoot any challenges.

3. Adjustments & Guidance

   I might guide you through a different position, suggest latch tweaks, or introduce strategies to ease pain and improve milk transfer.

4. Weighing Baby

   If it’s helpful, I’ll weigh your baby before and after the feeding so you can see exactly how much milk they’ve transferred. This often provides reassurance and useful insight.

5. Personalized Care Plan

   After our consult, I'll email you a clear, customized care plan. This includes:

   • Feeding tips tailored to you and your baby

   • Pumping and bottle-feeding strategies (if needed)

   • Resources and guidance for milk supply

   • When appropriate, referral for bodywork or another practitioner

   • Practical suggestions that fit into your daily routine

6. Follow-Up Support

   You won’t be left alone afterward. I encourage you to provide updates, and I’m happy to revisit and adjust the care plan if needed.

Why Parents Choose In-Home Support

Most families notice improvement after just one session — whether it’s less pain, more confidence, a clear direction forward, or finally feeling reassured that baby is getting enough milk.

The best part? You don’t have to pack up your baby and travel. I come to you — whether you’re in Chelsea, Wakefield, Cantley, Masham, La Pêche, Gatineau, or Ottawa.

Get in-home breastfeeding support in Chelsea, Wakefield, Cantley, Masham, La Pêche, Gatineau, or Ottawa.

You Deserve Support

Every breastfeeding journey looks different. Whether you’re just starting out, looking for reassurance, or facing hurdles along the way - the right support can make all the difference.

✨ Ready for support? Book your in-home breastfeeding consult.