Lactation Consulting
Faith is an IBCLC (International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants) passionate about helping families navigate their unique breastfeeding challenges. Faith works to bring light to your questions and struggles and offer helpful insights. She will assist you in making a plan you feel confident in. Faith is an experienced neonatal intensive care nurse with a keen understanding of infant health which she brings to her role as your lactation consultant. She also has breastfed three children of her own.
Dr. Cara MacRae is a board-certified (FRCPC) Pediatrician who provides medical and developmental consultation in her office, along with acute care pediatrics and neonatal intensive care at Waterloo Regional Health Network. She has extensive experience in managing neonatal feeding issues, medical issues impacting infant feeding, and infants with growth faltering. She is also a mother of 4 children (2 sets of twins!) and has extensive experience with breastfeeding. She is happy to work with Faith to assist you with your own breastfeeding journey.
How to access care
Lactation consulting at Kidwell Pediatrics is an OHIP-covered service (not requiring third party insurance). If you would like to be assessed, ask your family doctor or nurse practitioner for a referral for both you (the mother) and your baby to Kidwell Pediatrics.
Our fax number is (519) 231-0455.
We strive for assessment within 1-2 weeks.
Your Visit
Your visit takes place at Kidwell Pediatrics, 430 The Boardwalk, Suite 201.
You and your baby will be seen in a large, comfortable, and warm room with lots of natural light.
Your visit will start with a comprehensive assessment by Faith, as well as a visit from Dr. MacRae to review any medical concerns or suggestions that may optimize your breastfeeding experience.
A typical visit will be about 1 hour, and follow up will be arranged as needed.