Lactation Consultant Services & Pricing
At the North York lactation clinic, every consultation includes a full feeding observation, oral assessment to check for tongue tie, latching and positioning support, and a written feeding plan. Pumping setup, flange fitting, and bottle introduction are covered when relevant. Every consultation is led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Service | Length | Price |
In-Clinic Consultation | 60 min | $190 |
Virtual Consultation | 60 min | $175 |
At-Home Visit | 60-90 min | On request |
Prenatal Consultation | 60 min | $190 |
Insurance & OHIP Coverage
OHIP does not directly cover private lactation consultants, but RN-led portions of consultations are often reimbursable through private insurance. See our full OHIP coverage guide.
What A Lactation Consultant Helps With
A lactation consultant — also called a lactation specialist or breastfeeding consultant — supports families through the most common feeding challenges. New and expecting parents across North York book a private lactation consultant for:
- Painful latch, sore nipples, or nipple damage
- Concerns about low milk supply or oversupply
- Slow weight gain or fussy feeding at the breast
- Suspected tongue tie or oral ties (oral assessment included)
- Bottle refusal or transitioning to a bottle
- Pumping setup, flange fitting, and returning to work
- Engorgement, blocked ducts, or mastitis
- Weaning support and night weaning
- Introduction of solid foods
- Prenatal preparation before baby arrives
Service Area
The Mom Loft operates as a North York breastfeeding clinic, serving families across:
- Toronto
- Markham
- Etobicoke
- North York
- Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Ontario (virtual sessions only)
In-clinic appointments take place at our North York location. At home lactation consultant visits cover central Toronto, Markham, Etobicoke, North York, and surrounding GTA neighborhoods.
Meet Your Lactation Consultants
Paola Vallarino — IBCLC
Paola is an Internationally Educated Physician, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has over 10 years of medical background and clinical experience in lactation medicine. Paola holds a Diploma in Pediatric Nutrition and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Perinatal & Pediatric Clinical Nutrition.
She is also a Certified Sleep & Wellbeing Specialist and a Certified Low Milk Supply Specialist, with additional training in pumping and feeding gear, infant craniosacral therapy, and oral habilitation. Paola has extensive clinical experience assessing oral ties and the feeding challenges they cause, and she collaborates closely with pediatricians and pediatric dentists for comprehensive care.
Paola became a lactation specialist after her own struggles with breastfeeding. She supports families through breastfeeding, pumping, supplementing, and solid foods.
Languages: English & Spanish Services: Nutritionist, Lactation/Breastfeeding Consultations, Sleep Consultations Available for: In-clinic, virtual, and at home lactation consultant visits across Toronto and the GTA
Alicia Cerda — IBCLC
Alicia has over 10 years of healthcare experience, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, and is a certified breastfeeding consultant. Her clinical experience covers latching issues, oral tie assessment, bottle feeding, and pumping support. Alicia offers prenatal breastfeeding classes alongside postnatal lactation consultant sessions and introduction to solids.
Having breastfed two boys after overcoming her own feeding challenges, Alicia approaches every consultation with empathy and a non-judgmental, personalized approach.
Languages: English & Spanish Services: Lactation and breastfeeding consultations, prenatal classes Available for: In-clinic, virtual, and at home lactation consultant visits across Toronto, Markham, Etobicoke, and North York
Paola Vallarino and Alicia Cerda lead Lactation Consultant Toronto at The Mom Loft.
FAQ
When should I see a lactation consultant? Two key times. A prenatal consultation in the third trimester prepares you for the first 48 hours after birth. A postnatal consultation within the first one to two weeks catches latching, milk supply, and pain issues before they become entrenched.
What is an IBCLC? An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the gold-standard credential for breastfeeding support. Certification requires thousands of hours of supervised clinical experience and passing the international IBLCE exam. It is the credential pediatricians and hospitals refer to.
Do you offer at-home visits? Yes. At home lactation consultant visits are available across Toronto, Markham, Etobicoke, North York, and the surrounding GTA.
Do you offer prenatal breastfeeding classes? Yes. Alicia offers prenatal breastfeeding classes and prenatal consultations for expecting parents who want to prepare before baby arrives.
Book Your Appointment
Expectant parents and new families across the GTA choose the North York Lactation Consultant at The Mom Loft. Call (844) 666-5638, email contact@themomloft.com, or use the online booking form. We match you with Paola or Alicia based on your needs and delivery preference.
Phone: (844) 666-5638 Location: 20 De Boers Dr Suite 420, North York, ON Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Service Area: Toronto, Markham, Etobicoke, North York, GTA
