Lactation Consulting & Breastfeeding Support - In Clinic
Yoga Mamas offers one-on-one education and hands on assistance in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.
At our breastfeeding clinic, mamas and mamas-to-be will feel empowered to reach their unique breastfeeding goals.
At our breastfeeding clinic, mamas and mamas-to-be will feel empowered to reach their unique breastfeeding goals.
Why an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant?
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (I.B.C.L.C) has passed a fully accredited, rigorous 4-hour examination set by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). Prerequisites for the board examination include thousands of hours of clinical work and dozens of educational credits in Anatomy & Physiology, Cultural Diversity, Psychology & Counselling, Child Development, Nutrition, among others. The IBLCE certification is recognized as the Gold Standard for health professionals working with breastfeeding women, and all I.B.C.L.C.s are required to adhere to IBLCE’s Professional Standards. |
You may benefit from investing in a Lactation Consult if:
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Can't find an appointment? Email us at hello@yogamamas.co
Yoga Mamas Lactation Consults are offered by Paola Vallarino, Nadia Bello who are International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Certified Lactation Consultant Deena Zachs also provides Lactation Consults and is working towards her IBCLC.
Other Services Offered by Our Lactation Consultants
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Our Lactation Consultants
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Nadia Bellio, IBCLC
Nadia is a Certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) with 20 years of experience providing lactation support. Nadia initially trained as a doula and midwife apprentice in Peru and Argentina, before completing the Ryerson Midwifery Education Program in Toronto in 2006. She worked as a Registered Midwife in Ontario from 2007 to 2023, providing comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care to hundreds of families. She has also taught prenatal and HypnoBirthing classes. Nadia has extensive experience providing anticipatory guidance to pregnant people as they prepare for feeding their baby, and seeing them through the transition to successfully breast or chestfeeding. Nadia specializes in supporting families through difficult or painful latch, low milk supply, excessive weight loss and/or slow weight gain. Having successfully breastfed her own child well through the toddler years, Nadia can also provide support and guidance with feeding issues through the toddler stage, through a new pregnancy and tandem nursing a new baby and toddler. She brings a kind, compassionate and non-judgemental approach to the care she provides, as well as a strong desire to support families from all backgrounds and all configurations. She looks forward to getting to know you and your family during this uniquely special time in your life. She is available for prenatal lactation planning consults and postpartum lactation support visits at any time through the lactation journey. |
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Paola Vallarino, IEP, IBCLC, CBS
Internationally Educated Physician International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Certified Pediatric Sleep Specialist Child Nutrition Diploma Paola is an Internationally Educated Physician, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, the gold standard certification for health professionals working with breastfeeding families. She's always updating her knowledge with continuing education to give families the best care. Paola has over 10 years of medical background and over 2000 hours of clinical experience helping families to have a happy breastfeeding journey. Paola holds a diploma in Child Nutrition and provides families with advice on how to feed their babies when starting solids or supplementing. She's also a Certified Pediatric Sleep Specialist and helps families and babies sleep better with a holistic approach focused on attachment and well-being. She specializes in Tethered Oral Tissues (tongue and lip ties) and in the last years she has worked with several families with tongue-tied babies, along with pediatric dentists and pediatricians, including Dr. Jack Newman in the International Breastfeeding Center in Toronto. She also specializes in Breastfeeding Multiples and has plenty of experience working with mothers in their lactation journey and with Low Milk Supply. As a mother herself, she understands the difficulties that women can face when feeding their babies, and that's why her mission is to support, educate and empower mamas with evidence based information so that they can feel confident and give their babies the best start. For Paola, every family is special, and giving them judgement-free support by working on their unique feeding goals is her number one priority. |
Deena Zacks, LC
Deena is a certified Lactation Consultant working towards her IBCLC. She provides prenatal classes, feeding support, and education on introducing solids virtually and in person.
She has an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from York University, completed the Breastfeeding program at Mohawk College and has over 500 hours of clinical. She has received extensive training in identifying tethered oral tissues (tongue and lip ties), clinical management of low milk supply and other feeding challenges.
She is dedicated to helping families achieve their feeding goals, whatever they may be. Every baby and family is unique and Deena is passionate about providing holistic and non-judgemental support to anyone in need.
Deena is a certified Lactation Consultant working towards her IBCLC. She provides prenatal classes, feeding support, and education on introducing solids virtually and in person.
She has an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from York University, completed the Breastfeeding program at Mohawk College and has over 500 hours of clinical. She has received extensive training in identifying tethered oral tissues (tongue and lip ties), clinical management of low milk supply and other feeding challenges.
She is dedicated to helping families achieve their feeding goals, whatever they may be. Every baby and family is unique and Deena is passionate about providing holistic and non-judgemental support to anyone in need.
I went to see Paola, the lactation consultant after having to breastfeed for 5 months and constantly having blocked ducts. Even after 5 months of breastfeeding, thinking that I knew everything, Paola was able to teach me new techniques and address my issues. She was very helpful and very knowledgeable and also followed up with emails on how I was doing after. She was able to solve my issue and it has really been helpful for me and my baby. If anyone having issues Paola is the person to go to. I would highly recommend her.
Cancellation Policy:
All Wellness cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours, prior to your appointment time. We have a limited amount of Wellness appointments available and they are in high demand. Any appointments cancelled outside of the 24 hours will be charged in full thank you for your understanding.
All Wellness cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours, prior to your appointment time. We have a limited amount of Wellness appointments available and they are in high demand. Any appointments cancelled outside of the 24 hours will be charged in full thank you for your understanding.
