Lactation Consulting
Feeding Support That Actually Looks at the Whole Picture
Breastfeeding and chestfeeding are supposed to come naturally. For a lot of women, they don't, at least not right away. Pain, a shallow latch, low supply, engorgement, tongue tie questions, or a baby who just won't settle at the breast are common, and they're treatable. You don't have to white-knuckle through the first few weeks hoping it gets better on its own. If you're dealing with:
Pain with latching that doesn't ease up after the first few seconds
Low or uncertain milk supply, or worry your baby isn't getting enough
Engorgement, blocked ducts, or mastitis symptoms
A baby who struggles to latch, stay latched, or transfer milk efficiently
Questions about tongue tie, positioning, pumping, or combo feeding
A feeding plan that isn't working anymore as your baby grows or your body changes
Our international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) can assess what's actually happening (not just what it looks like from the outside) and build a plan specific to you and your baby.
What Makes Our
Lactation Support Different
At Makewell, lactation consulting doesn't happen in isolation. Your feeding challenges are often connected to what's going on in the rest of your postpartum recovery, your pelvic floor, your core, your nervous system, your sleep, your mental load. Because we're a team of pelvic floor physiotherapists, IBCLCs, massage therapists, and psychotherapists under one roof, a feeding concern can turn into a bigger conversation about your recovery when it needs to.
A latch assessment is not a five-minute glance. It's a dynamic evaluation of your baby's oral anatomy, your breast and nipple tissue, positioning for both of you, milk transfer, and your comfort, all observed together in real time. That's what you get in every session.
What we assess and support:
Latch and positioning — hands-on assessment and correction, not guesswork from a photo
Milk supply concerns — whether it's low supply, oversupply, or you're just not sure
Pain and nipple trauma — identifying the actual cause, not just treating the symptom
Tongue tie and oral function — assessment and referral coordination when needed
Pumping and combo-feeding plans — practical schedules that fit your life, not a generic handout
Weaning support — on your timeline, whenever that is
Ready to get started?
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