Breastfeeding & Feeding Support
Learning to feed a baby is a steep curve. It can be hard work! But here’s the truth - it’s possible for it to be tear free - for both you and baby!
Here’s what we might tackle in our sessions, to get you there:
Eliminating nipple and breast pain
Latching tips and tricks & positions for breastfeeding
Managing & assessing tongue ties
How to know that your baby is getting enough milk
Pumping, flange fitting, introducing bottles & solid foods
A huge bonus - we won’t ever leave you hanging, after we’ve met with you. Our packages include 2 weeks of follow up support, by phone, email, messaging/text and video call.
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How Can Our Support Help You?
✔️ Make latching and feeding your baby feel easier.
✔️ Increase your confidence, with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and pumping.
✔️ Eliminate pain and damage and make feeding comfortable for you and your baby.
✔️ Access to a unique plan, with 2 weeks of follow up support.
✔️ In home, in clinic and virtual support available.
Kate is a Certified Breastfeeding Educator and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She completed all of her clinical training hours at Kindercare Pediatrics. Kate holds a current certificate from Sick Kids Hospital, on Infant Mental Health, is a certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, yoga instructor, and also a trained primary school teacher (OCT).
Kate is also a parent who, like you, faced challenges during her feeding journey. She knows first hand what it’s like to navigate the steep learning curve of feeding a baby - or babies. She operates with 100% empathy and 0% judgement.
“Kate is fantastic. She’s so patient, non-judgemental and supportive. Kate really helped me through my breastfeeding journey, giving me constructive advice I could actually process and do whilst navigating early motherhood.
After our first in person session, she was so responsive and attentive as I tested things out. She really boosted my confidence and helped me work out what was best for me and my baby.” - Rosie and baby A, Toronto
Support Packages
Full Feeding Session
$230*
Up to 2 hours of in person feeding support.
1 in home session, of up to 2 hours.
Full health, prenatal and postnatal history taken to assess your unique needs.
Practical lactation and feeding support and tips, that you can manage on your own.
Written care plan, covering key points of our session.
Follow up care via phone, video call, text and email for 2 weeks.
Option to add extended follow up support for $50/month.
In home follow ups offered at a reduced rate of $190.
Pre & Post
MOST POPULAR
$330*
Complete support to prepare you prenatally and support you in the moment.
1 hour virtual prenatal preparation and information session.
1 in home session, of up to 2 hours.
Full health, prenatal and postnatal history, to assess your unique needs.
Practical lactation and feeding support and tips, that you can manage on your own.
Written care plan, covering key points of our session.
Follow up care via phone, video call, text and email for 2 weeks.
Option to add extended follow up support for $50/month.
In home follow ups offered at a reduced rate of $190.
Pump, Flange & Bottle Feeding Sessions
$230*
Find the right flange size for more comfort and more milk.
Find the right bottle for your baby & learn the best bottle feeding techniques (early days and bottle refusal).
All pump flange parts and any specific attachments are brought to your home.
*HST will be added at time of payment
In Clinic Support
Lactation and Infant Feeding Team at Kindercare Pediatrics
Appointment availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
First visits are no cost (OHIP) with a referral from your baby’s doctor or your midwife.
Follow up visits cover the fee for your Lactation Consultant.
1 hour of support, with input and care from a Lactation Consultant and a Pediatrician.
Full health, prenatal and postnatal history, to assess your unique needs.
Practical hands on support and tips, that you can manage on your own.
Option to access Tongue Tie specific assessment, as well as a Tongue Tie release procedure.
The easiest way to book an appointment, is to have your doctor fill in a referral via Ocean eReferral.
Another option is to have your baby’s doctor or your midwife fill in this referral form and fax it to Kindercare Pediatrics. Please specify that you would like to see Dr Weinberg or Dr Flanders AND Kate Sissons, Lactation Consultant.
Kindercare Pediatrics has two convenient locations in Toronto - Uptown and in Leaside.
Still have questions? Get in touch for a complimentary call to see if we’re the right fit for you and your family.
You can also browse our FAQ page, for more information about our services.
“Both my husband and I were very happy with the post-natal support received from Kate after the birth of our twins. She was a helpful resource not only with breast feeding but also with pumping and eventually weaning. She is very responsive, kind and gentle and it made us feel calmer throughout the entire experience knowing she was a call or text away! She always had great advice and would definitely recommend Kate to anyone looking for support!” - Amy and her baby twins, Toronto