Breastfeeding Support & Counselling
We offer one-one individualized breastfeeding counselling from both a mainstream and Naturopathic perspective. Dr. Natasha Montroy, ND has completed the Douglas Collage Breastfeeding Course for Health care providers, is a mother of two with over 20 years of experience working with pregnant and breastfeeding moms. She offers a natural integrated approach to address challenges such as poor latching, blocked ducts, poor milk production, mastitis, painful breastfeeding, sore nipples, inverted nipples, and concerns with breastfeeding.
We offer:
- Postpartum physical exams and laboratory testing
- Nutritional counseling
- Supplementation for lactation support
- Acupuncture
- Botanical medicines
- Pharmaceutical treatment options
- In clinic assessment and education for parents and babies having challenges with breastfeeding
- We offer formula counselling and recommendations
- Birth control counselling for breastfeeding parents
- Medication counselling for breastfeeding parents
Breast Feeding Resources
- Breastfeeding Matters Victoria
- Victoria La Leche League
- BC Baby Friendly Network
- Thomas Hale
- Dr. Nice Book: Non Prescription Drugs for Breastfeeding Mothers
- Dr. Jack Newman's Breast Feeding Inc.
- The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
- Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
- The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins
- The Breastfeeding Answer Book by La Leche League
- The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Dr. Jack Newman
- Carol Arndt: Breast Pump Rental:
(250) 813-7370