LACTATION & INFANT FEEDING
Whether you’re preparing to breastfeed, working through a feeding challenge, or introducing solids, our team of IBCLCs is here for you: in our clinic, at home, or virtually.
WE CAN HELP
You’re pregnant and planning to breastfeed, exclusively pump, or combo feed
Breastfeeding hurts, or something just doesn’t feel right.
You’re not sure your baby is full after feeds, or seems fussy at the breast
You feel overwhelmed or anxious about feeding your baby
You suspect a tongue-tie is making feeding harder
You need support with weaning, pumping, or returning to work
You’re pregnant and planning to breastfeed, exclusively pump, or combo feed
You’ve been told your baby isn’t gaining weight as expected
You think your milk supply might be low
You’re dealing with breast pain or engorgement
Breastfeeding got harder after introducing a bottle
You’re introducing solids and want to balance feeds and meals
Paola is an Internationally Educated Physician specializing in Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Her own breastfeeding challenges as a new mother inspired her to dedicate her career to helping families feed with confidence , and to train the team of IBCLCs who carry that same standard of care forward today.
IBCLC trained in complex feeding challenges and oral dysfunction cases
Founder & clinical mentor for our full team of lactation consultants
Fluent in English and Spanish, supporting families around the world
FOUNDER · IBCLC · LACTATION CARE
The clinical standard behind every consultation at Mamas Au Lait, carried forward by the team she trained.
Please note: Paola is currently on maternity leave with very limited availability. Her team, clinically trained by her, is accepting new patients and provides the same standard of care.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
Ahead of your appointment, you’ll complete a secure online questionnaire about your pregnancy, birth, and how you and your baby are doing — including feeding, sleep, and growth.
We complete a full maternal, infant, and feeding assessment, including an oral exam of your baby’s anatomy and suck, and hands-on help with latch, positioning, supplementing, or pumping.
Together we set goals and build a written, personalized plan for your family, with referrals to other providers if needed and follow-up visits at our clinic, at home, or online.
SESSION OPTIONS
In-person care at our office at 4773 Yonge St, inside Seaborn Health Clinic.
A video or phone consultation using secure, HIPAA/PIPEDA-compliant software, ideal if you’d rather stay home or can’t easily get to the clinic.
Lactation and feeding support from the comfort of your home. Perfect if you don’t want to leave the house and still need in-person care.
WHO’S CARING FOR YOU
All of our lactation consultants are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), or currently training toward certification under close .
An IBCLC is a trained healthcare provider who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding and human lactation, with hundreds (often thousands) of hours of hands-on training and clinical education behind an internationally recognized exam. It’s the gold standard credential for professionals working with breastfeeding families.
GOOD TO KNOW
Bring anything you’d like to use during your visit — pumped milk, formula, bottles, your pump and flanges, nipple shields, or your baby’s favourite comfort items. We keep pillows, blankets, and flanges on hand, but feel free to bring your own too.
Have a computer or phone ready for video and audio — some families use both for better camera angles. A support person for baby care is helpful, along with good lighting and all your nursing, bottle-feeding, or pumping supplies close by.
A support person is helpful but not required — it’s completely fine if it’s just you and your baby. Have your nursing, bottle-feeding, and pumping supplies ready for a full feeding session together, and don’t worry at all about tidying up beforehand.
Yes. For exclusive pumping or formula feeding, we assess how well your baby latches to a bottle, optimize feeding technique, and build a feeding plan around your goals — including checking for any underlying oral or swallowing issues that can affect bottle feeding too.
Whether it’s breastfeeding, pumping, or a challenge you can’t quite name yet, we’ll match you with the right IBCLC and build a plan around your family.
