SUPPORTING YOUR JOURNEY
Professional Lactation Consulting
Lactation Consultants are certified health professionals extensively trained in breastfeeding and milk production. They assist new parents with feeding challenges, milk production and maintenance and education.
Lactation Consulting
Here at Halo, your concerns will be heard, and your goals will be valued. Our purpose is to support the lactation and infant feeding goals of the families we serve from a compassionate and research-based approach.
At a consultation, you can expect:
- A full health history and current situation assessment
- Observation of feeding and infant behaviour and appearance
- Breast assessment
- Latch, suck, swallow and respiration assessment
- Weight gain check and pre/post feed weights
- Verbal and written customized feeding plan and recommendations
- Timely and thorough communication and collaboration with your health care provider
- Options for follow-up and referral
Flange Fitting Services
Flange inserts are used to adjust the size of your breast pump flange to fit your nipple correctly. Most breast pumps come with 21-24mm flanges, and most people fit a smaller or occasionally larger size! Getting measured and fit for the correct size can ensure comfort, better milk transfer, fix chafing, pain and possibly related supply issues. Flange inserts fit almost universally with pumps and are easy to use and comfortable.
If deemed a helpful tool in your breastfeeding/chest feeding journey, a properly fit nipple shield can be supportive in latching your baby and managing pain. Getting measured and fit for a nipple shield can ensure it does not impact your feeding journey adversely, instead offering support and guidance on proper use.
Perinatal Services and Lactation Consulting