What to expect

• Please complete intake forms, you will get these by email

• Try to avoid feeding baby in the 1 hour prior to the consultation. If baby is very hungry, just offer a short feed so that I can hopefully witness a feed during the consultation.

• Make a list of questions you have

• Expect the consultation to take place where you spend your most time nursing (living room, bedroom, nursery)

• Older siblings are welcome to be present. I recommend setting up an activity to keep them entertained.

• I will arrive within 30 minutes of our scheduled appointment time

• I will wash or sanitize my hands on arrival

• We will sit and chat about what has been going on, depending on the consultation I will weigh baby prior to feeding.

• I may lay baby on a flat surface to complete a full body structure and oral assessment

• I may examine your breasts

• I will aim to observe a feeding. Sometimes this doesn't happen during the consult and we can troubleshoot with pictures and videos over a secure chat platform if a feeding cannot be observed

• We will talk about the care plan

• I will send you a written care plan later that day

• I will send you an invoice

• We can continue to communicate as needed for the 2 weeks of email support included in the consultation. I try to touch base but please reach out if your problems are not resolving.

• I check emails just once a day. I am usually in consultations throughout business hours, so my responses to emails are typically between 12:30-1:30pm or after 7pm. If you have any urgent concerns, please contact your primary health provider.

Please do not clean your house, or feel the need to get ready. I am here to make your life easier, not more stressful!