Lactation and Body/Breastfeeding Support
Our IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) offers expert guidance and support to help your baby achieve successful feeding.
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Our support starts from pregnancy or planned parenthood all the way through your journey until you are ready to discuss weaning in any form.​​
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Gift Certificates available for single services or Total Support Package
In-Home Lactation Support
Initial Consult: $185
Follow-up Consult: $135
A comprehensive IBCLC consultation in the comfort of your own home.
Prenatal or Postnatal.​
Pumpers Plan and
Pump Fit Assessment
Stand-alone Pumping Consult: $185
​​Add-on Pump Fit Service to consult: $90
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Ideal for folks with low milk supply, exclusive pumpers, combo feeders, early return to work, and anyone experience pain or discomfort with pumping. Includes nipple assessment, fit assessment with products in sizes from 10mm-36mm, pumping education and planning,
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Ideal to time appointment near typical pumping session time.
For pump rental information please go to the Products page.
Virtual Lactation Support
Initial Consult: $150
Follow-up Consult: $100
A comprehensive IBCLC consultation through secure videoconferencing.
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Prenatal or postnatal.
​We are dedicated to promoting a positive infant feeding experience through personalized care and evidence-based practices.
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health history review
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full feeding assessment
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education and guidance on typical newborn behaviour
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optimization of latch and positioning
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nipple care
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pump and supplementation coaching if required
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referral to local services if needed
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individualized feeding plan
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all of your questions answered
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Initial Consults are typically 75-90 minutes, follow-up are 30-45 minutes.
Extended follow-ups available.
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While we prioritize direct breast/chest/bodyfeeding, we understand that each family has unique circumstances that may impact feeding choices. We promise to meet you where you're at and work together to create an informed feeding plan that makes sense for you and your goals.
You should never feel judged for how you choose to feed your baby.
Alternative Feeding Methods
We provide support and medical-grade supplies for:
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prenatal colostrum expression
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lactation aid at the breast/chest (Supplemental Nursing System)
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breastmilk storage
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syringe-feeding, cup feeding, finger-feeding
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bottle feeding
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breastpump rentals
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Contact us for more information, or browse Products and Rentals here.
The Total Support Package includes:
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Virtual prenatal consult, goal setting, individualised starter plan
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Realistic expectations about infant feeding to prevent overwhelm
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Two comprehensive in-home/hospital consults after baby arrives (90m)
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Two weeks of unlimited Quick Question support after baby arrives.​
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*additional parking or travel fees may apply
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Available as gift certificate, client will book services as needed.
The Total Support Package
Investment: $500
Reduced Cost and Free Body/Breastfeeding Support
Did you know... having the support of your partner and peers is directly correlated to the initial success and also how long you breastfeed for?
We can help you build the community that ensures that you meet your infant feeding goals and never feel alone.
Quick Questions
& Peace of Mind Support
$35 per 15 min
A great, low-cost option for supportive reassurance and routine check-ins during the early days of breast/bodyfeeding. Also ideal for folks who have already seen an IBCLC and don't need a full consultation.
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This service may be booked online as a virtual appointment or arranged as email support.
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Our IBCLC will advise further assessment or refer to community supports as needed.​​
Group/Shared Breastfeeding
Support
$75/person, up to 4 dyads
It can be offered in your home for an additional $50 plus travel fees.
Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment only, please email.
Reduced cost breast/bodyfeeding support with an RN IBCLC in a group setting. The feeding parent is welcomed with their baby and will feed in a group setting with up to 3 other dyads. This session is in a cozy home office space and focuses on latching and bringing in milk supply.
This option is ideal for parents or friends seeking lower-cost reassurance and ongoing support with latch and feeding in the first 12 weeks of baby's life. This is not a complete consultation, includes infant weight and latch support. If your needs are complex, a private IBCLC consult is suggested.
La Leche League
Canada
FREE Volunteer-Led Support for Breastfeeding Families
La Leche League Canada (LLLC) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to providing peer-to-peer breastfeeding support for expectant parents, new families, and beyond. Our volunteer Leaders are parents just like you who have nursed their own children. Leaders are trained and accredited to offer compassionate, evidence-based breastfeeding information at no cost.
I am proud to be a La Leche League Canada Leader and volunteer my time presenting the Prenatal Breastfeeding Essentials Class, answering Ask a Leader queries online, attending Newmarket parent meetings, and supporting the development of new materials as an IBCLC RN.
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Here are some of my favourite free resources from LLLC:
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LLLC Prenatal Breastfeeding Essentials Class, online or in-person
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LLLC Virtual Lending Library (check out The Art of Breastfeeding)
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LLLC-Newmarket Facebook group or Instagram
​Private healthcare insurance may cover some or all of these services, confirm with your provider.
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Travel fee applies for in-person services outside of service area.
Private Nursing and Family Support Services
Your Family Support Nurse offers personalized nursing services to meet your family's unique needs during significant life events and transitions such as infertility, complicated childbirth, surgery, or new diagnosis.
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We empower you to take ownership of your health status and work together to help you thrive. Our approach involves attentive listening, observation, clarification, and understanding to ensure that we provide information that aligns with your family's preferences, ultimately giving you peace of mind and the confidence you need to handle health challenges.
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With our collaborative approach, you can confidently make informed care decisions, self-administer your medications, and manage your health with ease.​
Education and Empowerment
Injectable Medication Administration
from $25/injection
Peace of Mind Service
(Speak with a Nurse)
$35 per 15 min
Care Navigation &
Patient Advocacy
Initial Consult: $250
​​Please email support@yourfamilynurse.ca directly to discuss your individual needs and rates for private nursing services.
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Private healthcare insurance may cover some or all of these services, confirm with your provider.
Some nursing services may require cooperation with your prescribing care provider.
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Travel fee may apply for service outside of service area.
Primary Care Provider Support
Are you a healthcare provider looking to improve your practice?
Let's work together to make your practice goals a reality!
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Our RN with Prescribing Privileges can reduce clinician burden by offering hourly clinical services without the challenges of hiring a staff nurse.
Hiring a nurse and need someone to train them? We can do that too!
Our Certified Healthcare Executive offers project-based solutions to improve office efficiencies and maximise clinic revenue and patient outcomes.
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Contracts start at a rate of $75 per hour.
Collaborative fee-for-service billing options may be discussed.
Practice incentives:
80%
Achieve >80% compliance for Preventative Cancer Screening
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Reduce care delays and unnecessary referrals
Offer choice of female provider for PAP tests
Improved Patient Satisfaction Scores
Immunization Clinics
​Connect with us to learn how we can help you improve care delivery through a collaborative care model and relieve the clinical burden in your practice.
​​Please contact us directly to discuss your specific needs.
Our In-Home Services extend across the GTA and include: Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Schomberg, Alliston, King, New Tecumseth, Nobleton, Caledon, Vaughan, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Markham, Keswick, Georgina, & Sutton.
Travel fee applies for travel >10km.
Please email to confirm travel fees prior to booking or it will be assumed.
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Virtual appointments also available.
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