Perinatal support
Breastfeeding Support
Did you know that we have a support service that is completely FREE where you will be matched with your very own trained breastfeeding support mom? This programme allows families to call or text their support mom during the prenatal and postpartum period with any questions they may have!
Read more about how to get a breastfeeding support mom below!
Walk-in Breastfeeding Support
Come meet our IBCLC lactation consultant during our FREE walk-in breastfeeding support on Monday (every other Monday) and every Friday mornings from 10:00 to 2:00. You can also use the baby scale to weigh your baby if needed.
Location on Fridays:
La mère à boire-Moms For Milk
415A Mercille Ave. Saint-Lambert, J4P 2L6
Downstairs, room 11
Location on Mondays:
Saint-Lambert Library
(Go through the back door and ring the doorbell)
Monday, January 27th
Monday, February 24th
Monday, March 10th
Monday, March 24th
Monday April 7th
Monday May 5th
Monday May 12th
Monday June 2nd
Private Consultation
If you wish to meet with our IBCLC lactation consultant privately, you can book a consultation at our location. You can view her availability and book a one-hour appointment for 60$.
Location:
415A Mercille Ave. Saint-Lambert, J4P 2L6
IBCLC Home Consultation
Do you rather stay home for now? You can book a consultation with our IBCLC lactation consultant for a 90 minutes appointment for 150$ in the comfort of your own home!
IBCLC Virtual Consultation
Do you prefer to have a virtual appointment via Zoom? You can book a virtual consultation with our IBCLC lactation consultant for a 90 minutes appointment for 150$ right from your home. Having a second person present, though not necessary, would be helpful for the video angles !
Referral
Form for social workers or health professionals to refer SIPPE-OLO families or other families.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for any extra questions!
MEET OUR incredible TEAM OF IBCLC LACTATION CONSULTANTS!
Karène Chevriot- Valladeau
Karène Chevriot- Valladeau is a lactation consultant certified by the IBCLC International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) since 2011.
A mother of 3, her passion for perinatal care was revealed during her first pregnancy and has never left her.
For almost 18 years, she has been involved with both families and the community, supporting and promoting breastfeeding.
Having worked for 8 years in the field of counselling before becoming passionate about perinatal care, she puts her experience, listening skills and empathy at the service of parents and their babies.
She is trained to deal with complex cases, having worked in a breastfeeding clinic at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal. In particular, she has developed special expertise in the assessment and support of babies with restrictive oral tissues (tongue and lip brakes, etc.).
A student at heart, she keeps abreast of the latest scientific research in perinatal care and takes part in numerous continuing education courses on breastfeeding every year.
She puts her professional and interpersonal skills, as well as her passion, at your service. She will accompany you with respect, empathy and flexibility, as close as possible to your breastfeeding project, whatever it may be. Her practice is inclusive, and she is committed to helping you in a way that respects the very essence of who you are.
Melyssa De Simone
Melyssa De Simone is a Bachelors Certified Nurse since 2011 and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2023. She has spent the last 8 years specializing in women’s health and breastfeeding. She currently works in the New Breastfeeding Clinic at the Royal Victoria Hospital, and on the postpartum/antepartum unit as a Registered Nurse and Lactation Consultant. Due to the high risk population that delivers at the Royal Victoria Hospital, her knowledge and know-how about both the normal and complex breastfeeding situations is quite advanced.
Her passion for breastfeeding started when she held her first baby skin to skin and experienced the joy and elation that comes with feeding your baby from your own body. From there, she went on to have 2 more children and continued spreading her knowledge with patients, friends, family, and in the community.
Melyssa believes that breastfeeding is more than just a way to feed your baby - it's a special bond between mother and child that can last a lifetime. That's why she is dedicated to helping you achieve your breastfeeding goals in a way that works for you and your family. She is here to offer support and guidance in a professional and compassionate way. She believes in empowering women to make informed decisions about their breastfeeding journey.
Welcome to the team!.
Vanessa Velásquez
Vanessa was born and raise in Venezuela, she moved to Montreal Qc in 2012 after receiving her permanent residence as a skilled worker. In 2017 she became a mother, having her son changed her entire world.
Experiencing a successful breastfeeding story, sparked in her the need to help other mothers to feel the same way, starting an Instagram account in 2018 to dismantle breastfeeding myths based on scientific evidence. Today with 765k followers on Instagram, and more than 1 million followers between her other social media accounts, Vanessa runs one of the largest worldwide spanish speaking breastfeeding communities @LactanciaMitos.
This action gave free rein to life changing events for her, after 13 years of experience working as an Architect she switched careers to become a full time International Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC in 2021 after taking medical training and a Masters degree in Lactation. Among others, Vanessa is also certified as a ankyloglossia specialist, Infant sleep, Infant nutrition, complementary feeding and BLW in total completing more than 1,300 hours of breastfeeding training.
Through her publications and consultations she passionately demonstrates the science behind breastfeeding, thus eliminating fears, doubts and guilt, connecting with mothers around the world. Her mission is to empower mothers and achieve a happy breastfeeding experience.