Lactation Consulting & Breastfeeding Support - In Clinic
We are proud to be expanding our breastfeeding services to now include lactation consulting directly in our wellness centre. You can now book an appointment to see a Lactation Consultant directly in our space. Appointments can be made easily online in real time - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With over 10 years of medical experience, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Paola Vallarino will be at Yoga Mamas offering 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.
With over 10 years of medical experience, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Paola Vallarino will be at Yoga Mamas offering 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.
You may benefit from investing in a Lactation Consult if:
- You are pregnant and have special circumstances (breast surgery, adoption, etc) you wish to address with a lactation specialist
- You have sore nipples or breast pain
- You are experiencing blocked ducts / mastitis
- Your infant is experiencing slow weight gain
- You have been told your baby has a "tongue tie"
- You are using a nipple shield
- Your infant is "fussy"
- You have been told you have low milk supply
- You need to supplement
- You are returning to work early or need to leave your baby and would like to learn the logistics around pumping and bottle-feeding
- You are having twins!
- You are ready to wean and would like to know how best to support yourself and your baby through the process.
- You hear yourself and others saying "breastfeeding is too difficult".
Yoga Mamas Lactation Consults are offered by Paola Vallarino, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
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.
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.
Our Lactation Consultant
Paola Vallarino, IBCLC
Paola is a Lactation Consultant with over 10 years of medical background and over 1,000
hours of clinical experience helping families to have a happy breastfeeding journey.
She is an International Medical Graduate, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), the gold standard certification for health professionals working with breastfeeding families. She comes from a family of doctors, and being a health advocate has always been her passion. She found a love for Lactation Medicine when becoming a mother.
As a breastfeeding 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 them with evidence based information so that they can feel confident and give their babies the best start.
She’s always updating her knowledge with continuing education to give families the best care. Paola also specializes in Child Nutrition and provides families with advice on how to feed their babies when starting solids or supplementing. For Paola, every family is special, and giving them the care they deserve by working on their unique feeding goals without any judgment is her number one priority.
Paola is available in-clinic and virtually. Book an in-clinic appointment with her here.
Paola is a Lactation Consultant with over 10 years of medical background and over 1,000
hours of clinical experience helping families to have a happy breastfeeding journey.
She is an International Medical Graduate, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), the gold standard certification for health professionals working with breastfeeding families. She comes from a family of doctors, and being a health advocate has always been her passion. She found a love for Lactation Medicine when becoming a mother.
As a breastfeeding 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 them with evidence based information so that they can feel confident and give their babies the best start.
She’s always updating her knowledge with continuing education to give families the best care. Paola also specializes in Child Nutrition and provides families with advice on how to feed their babies when starting solids or supplementing. For Paola, every family is special, and giving them the care they deserve by working on their unique feeding goals without any judgment is her number one priority.
Paola is available in-clinic and virtually. Book an in-clinic appointment with her here.
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.
