Breastfeeding Clinic

Provided by Lotus Lactation

Provides breastfeeding support for various issues.
The breastfeeding clinic can help with:
  • Breast and Nipple Concerns (low milk supply, breast pain, nipple pain, mastitis, etc.)
  • Milk Supply Concerns
  • Infant Concerns (difficulty latching, poor growth, preterm infants, multiples)
  • Medication Inquiries
The Breastfeeding Clinic accepts referrals from Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast, to any community north of Duncan (including Duncan itself). Initial appointments are in-person. All services will be billed to MSP, so there are no charges to patients.

250-716-3062

Public email: Lotus.lactation.nanaimo@gmail.com

3221 Poppleton Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9T 4T4

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or Nurse Practitioner Referral
  • Midwife Referral
Availability

Service area: Alert Bay, Black Creek, Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Duncan, Fanny Bay, Gibsons, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Pender Harbour, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Powell River, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Sayward, Sechelt + show cities

Service area cities: Alert Bay, Black Creek, Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Duncan, Fanny Bay, Gibsons, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Pender Harbour, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Powell River, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Sayward, and Sechelt

Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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