Whether you are a first-time mom, new to breastfeeding, or have nursed more than one child, questions, troubles, and complications can come up with any nursing relationship. Rather than muddling through breastfeeding or "toughing it out" (getting more injured or frustrated by the minute) consider seeing a breastfeeding expert.
Evymama has teamed up with two incredible women to bring you a breastfeeding clinic onSunday mornings (that black hole of a time when it is nearly impossible to find help!) at our Danforth nursing & maternity boutique.
-Clinic is held between the hours of 8am and 11am on Sundays at Evymama 230 Danforth Avenue in Toronto.
-Appointments must be made in advance (or there may not be anyone there to see you). To make an appointment please call one of the practitioners below directly:
Helen Marshall 647-688-7301
Taya Griffin 416-996-0321
-Appointments are 1 hour in length. The fee is $60.00 per session. Fees may be paid in cash or by cheque made out directly to the practitioner.
Introducing Taya Griffin and Helen Marshall:
Helen Marshall, IBCLC
I was born in the United Kingdom and spent many years living first in Guernsey, then in Germany and finally moved to Canada in 2003. I have 2 sons, aged 5 and 10, who were both exclusively breastfed. My breastfeeding experience with my oldest child changed my life forever and set me on the path to become a Lactation Consultant. I had assumed, as many pregnant mums do, that as breastfeeding was ‘natural’ that it would also be easy. This didn’t turn out to be the case. I struggled for the first few weeks with my son but was very lucky to have excellent support during that time from family, friends and professionals and went on to nurse successfully. As my children were growing I became passionate about breastfeeding and realised that there was a real need for good support for new mums. I consider myself very lucky to wake up every morning and think “I love my job!”
I gained over 600 hours of directly supervised, hands-on experience helping mothers and babies with Dr. Jack Newman at the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic before successfully completing the IBLCE requirements to become an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
What is an IBCLC?
From the IBLCE website..
“The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential identifies a knowledgeable and experienced member of the maternal-child health team who has specialized skills in breastfeeding management and care. The IBLCE certification program offers the only credential in lactation consulting and is available globally. IBCLCs have passed a rigorous examination that demonstrates the ability to provide competent, comprehensive lactation and breastfeeding care. Attainment of the IBCLC credential signifies that the practitioner has demonstrated competence to:
- work together with mothers to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems
- collaborate with other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive care that supports, protects and promotes breastfeeding
- encourage a social environment that supports breastfeeding families
- educate families, health professionals and policy makers about the far-reaching and long-lasting value of breastfeeding as a global public health imperative.”
More information can be found at http://americas.iblce.org/why-hire-an-ibclc
Website www.gtabreastfeeding.ca
I have over 700 hours of clinical experience helping mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals. I am a graduate from the International Breastfeeding Centre/ Newman Breastfeeding Clinic’s Lactation Medicine Program where I worked as an intern directly under Dr. Jack Newman and Edith Kernerman. I am currently breastfeeding my adorable toddler, Amelia!
I am particularly passionate about prenatal breastfeeding education and run "The Keys to Breastfeeding Success" class at Evymama. Attending a prenatal breastfeeding class can help you to make important decisions that will impact your breastfeeding success. Armed with evidence-based information and lots of practical know-how you and your baby will be off to the very best start possible. If you are unable to attend a class, find the time to purchase a good book about breastfeeding, watch a video or check out some online resources. Here are a few of my favorites:
Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding – Jack Newman & Teresa Pitman
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers - Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding – La Leche League International
Dr. Jack Newman's Visual Guide to Breastfeeding
Newman Breastfeeding Clinic - www.nbci.ca
Breastfeeding Made Simple – www.breastfeedingmadesimple.com
Kelly Mom – Breastfeeding & Parenting – www.kellymom.com
You and your baby deserve the best breastfeeding experience possible and with gentle, consistent guidance it is within your reach to achieve the breastfeeding goals that feel right
