To book an appointment, please email cecily@cecilyheslett.ca. Appointments can usually be arranged, Monday to Friday, within 24 to 48 hours of contact. If I am unavailable, a notice will appear on the homepage.
Prenatal consultation for pregnant women
It can be very helpful to learn the basics of breastfeeding before your baby arrives. Sadly, in the early days and weeks, many new mothers discover that breastfeeding is going downhill without knowing how it happened.
A prenatal consultation typically lasts 90 minutes and takes place in your own home. We will discuss how to ensure plentiful milk production, how to know your baby is getting enough milk, how to avoid sore nipples, get more sleep and much more, including your specific questions and breastfeeding goals. We will talk about your baby’s innate feeding reflexes and your own mothering instincts and how they can guide you to comfortable, enjoyable, successful breastfeeding. I will also share links with you to my favourite reading and video resources.
Postnatal consultation for mothers of new babies
Sometimes breastfeeding gets off to a rough start. You may find yourself with sore nipples or breasts, low milk production, supplementing your baby with pumped milk or formula, a baby who isn’t latching, or who isn’t gaining weight sufficiently. You may find yourself in pain, worried, stressed or discouraged.
A postnatal consultation typically lasts 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on what is going on. It will take place in your own home at a time when your baby is ready to feed. If it is not possible to meet with you in person, video consultation (e.g., FaceTime or WhatsApp) is available and can be very effective.
We will address all your questions and concerns. I will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about how to move forward and I will support you in whatever path you choose. Depending on the issues, I will text or call within a day or two of the consultation to get an update on how things are going. At that point we can consider any changes to the approach. Included in the fee is unlimited text and phone support until it is no longer needed. Be encouraged – most problems can be solved. Even with a difficult start, breastfeeding can get back on track with the right information and support.
Postnatal phone consultation for mothers of older babies
Sometimes issues come up after you have been successfully breastfeeding for some weeks or months. Common issues are: new or different nipple or breast pain, baby rejecting the breast, new concerns about baby’s weight gain, worries about milk production, teething your breastfeeding baby, returning to work, questions about pumping your milk, how you can get more sleep, and more.
With these sorts of issues, a phone consultation may be all that is needed to address your concerns. Phone calls are usually between 30-60 minutes long, depending on your situation. If we determine, after the phone call, that an in-person consultation would be helpful, the cost of the phone consultation will be deducted from the cost of the in-person consultation.
Fees
| SERVICE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Package – One prenatal and one postnatal in-home or video consultation, including text and phone follow-up | $250 |
| One postnatal in-home or video consultation, including text and phone follow-up | $150 |
| Additional postnatal in-home or video consultation (usually between 30-60 minutes long) | $50 |
| Postnatal phone consultation for older baby issues that do not require an in-person consultation | $50 |
Travel costs
| LOCATION | TRAVEL COSTS |
|---|---|
| Elora, Fergus, and any location within 10 km driving distance of Elora | Included in fee |
| Belwood, Elmira, Arthur, Drayton, and any rural location within 11-25 km driving distance of Elora | $30 round trip |
Contact Cecily at 519-993-7517 or cecily@cecilyheslett.ca