BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT | IBCLC
Real Support for Real Life: Practical Lactation Consulting.
Providing professional breast and chest feeding support through two convenient options:
In Home Consultations: Serving families across Toronto in the comfort of your own home.
In-Clinic Consultations: Available at Oona Wellness - Meadowvale.
Clinical Support
Feeding your baby shouldn’t have to be a solo struggle. Whether you’re on day 1 or navigating an unexpected hurdle, I provide evidence-based care to help you identify the root cause of your concerns.
Latching & Pain Relief: Resolving painful latches, nipple trauma, and positioning struggles.
Low Milk Supply & More: Management for low milk supply, engorgement, and the transition towards gentle weaning.
Clinical Concerns: Targeted guidance for managing mastitis symptoms, plugged ducts, and thrush.
Oral Anatomy: Comprehensive assessment and collaborative support for tongue and lip ties.
Beyond the Breast: Navigating bottle preference, professional flange fittings, and sustainable plans for returning to work.
Care Locations & Service Area
In-Home Consultations
Lactation care delivered right in the comfort of your home.
Primary Service Area: Etobicoke, Toronto (west of Yonge), and North York (including Bloor West Village, High Park, Junction, Kingsway, and Willowdale).
Extended Travel: In-home visits outside my core area (e.g., East York or Scarborough) are often available for a flat $25 travel fee.
Ideal Choice: A seamless option if you prefer to stay home and have professional care come directly to your doorstep.
In-Clinic Consultations
Dedicated, warm clinical care at Oona Wellness – Meadowvale.
Primary Service Area: Open to families across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and the broader Greater Toronto Area.
Clinic Address: 7145 West Credit Avenue, Suite 100B, Building 3, Mississauga, ON L5N 6J7. *free parking on-site.
Ideal Choice: A wonderful option if you live outside my travel boundary, prefer a clinic setting, or wish to avoid travel fees.
Core Values
Honesty: I provide clinical insights into your feeding challenges so you can make informed decisions based on reality, not expectations.
Empowerment: I stay rooted in the latest lactation science so you don’t have to spend your energy sorting through conflicting internet advice.
Respect: Whether your goal is breast/chest feeding, pumping, or supplementing, I provide the support you need to succeed on your own terms.
Confidence: I’m here to bridge the gap until you no longer need me—giving you the tools and the intuition to trust yourself.
About Me
Hi, I’m Rachel.
I’m a dedicated lactation consultant and the founder of Arbour Lactation. I started this practice because I believe parents deserve more than textbook answers—they deserve the truth. Learning to feed your baby from your own body involves a steep learning curve and raw effort that often goes unacknowledged.
I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and hold a Master of Social Work (MSW). I also spent a cumulative total of over eight years breastfeeding my own three daughters. I blend clinical precision with the specialized empathy of someone who has been in the “thick of it”. My goal is to help you silence the outside noise, let your guard down, and finally exhale.
My Approach
My goal is to strip away the noise so you can find your own rhythm with your baby. I move past the "textbook" answers to create a space where you can be totally real about the rawest parts of your experience—without any outside judgment.
By looking at the science of lactation through the lens of nature, I help you navigate the biological "how" while acknowledging that it doesn't always feel intuitive or easy. I move past the "it’s just natural" myth to focus on the skill-building and persistence required. Whether you’re just starting out or navigating big transitions, I want you to feel grounded, empowered, and like you finally have someone in your corner who truly "gets it."
Contact
Have a quick question before booking? Send me a quick message below and I’ll get back to you!