Working with an IBCLC in Chelsea, QC
- Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
- Jan 21, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 hours ago
IBCLC Support for families in Chelsea, QC
If you're a new parent living in Chelsea, QC or a nearby community (Hello Wakefield, Cantley, and Gatineau!), breastfeeding support is just a call (or click) away.
My name is Jessica Maitland, and I'm the owner of Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care. I'm an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) providing in-home lactation consults to families just like yours!
For some, breastfeeding seems to just work. For others, there can be hurdles. When I introduce myself to someone new, I'm often told, “Oh! I wanted to breastfeed, but.... [insert reason]” I’m always disheartened to hear those stories. Perhaps, with timely support, things could have gone differently.
I became an IBCLC so I could help change that much-too-common narrative. Here's what I'd love to hear more: "I wanted to breastfeed, and I did."
Common Breastfeeding Challenges
Breastfeeding is biologically normal, however, many parents do encounter a roadblock or two along the way. The most common feeding challenges I help local parents with are nipple pain, low milk supply, and latching difficulties.
Other reasons parents call me include:
Sleepy infants
Long and/or frequent feeds
Breast engorgement
Breast refusal or “nursing strike”
Tongue Tie
Blocked ducts and Mastitis
Bottle preference
The Benefits of Working with an IBCLC
As an IBCLC, I am uniquely qualified to support you with your lactation journey. I can help you achieve a comfortable latch, learn the optimal feeding positions for you and your baby, select the right breast pump and flange size, boost and maintain your milk production, and more.
During our time together, we work collaboratively to troubleshoot feeding challenges. I offer personalized care by carefully assessing both you and your infant. After your assessment, I create a unique care plan to support your breastfeeding goals.
I also work collaboratively with the health care team and, when appropriate, will refer you to other health care providers (RMTs, chiropractors, etc.) for further assessment and treatment.
“Hope” is not the same as “Help”
Breastfeeding is a learned skill, and, as with any kind of learning, setbacks can and do occur. Sometimes, parents rely on “hope,” thinking the challenges they are experiencing will improve on their own with time. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and many parents eventually abandon breastfeeding due to these challenges.
In these instances, it’s important to recognize that help is available. I come to your home so we can see what breastfeeding actually looks like for you and your baby. Together, we find solutions that truly work for you.
If you're a parent in Chelsea, QC, or nearby and having trouble breastfeeding, I would absolutely love to help.
Whatever your feeding goals, I will do my best to help you reach them.
Do you have questions or want to learn more about my services? Book a First Hello.
Ready for in-home breastfeeding support? Book an in-home lactation consult.
