Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding or formula feeding, we’re here to support you every step of the way!
Latch and Learn is a twice weekly drop-in clinic for parents (or soon-to be parents) who have questions or concerns about feeding and caring for their baby. No appointment is required.
The clinic is located at Lounge at The Centre at 375 Hansen Boulevard in Orangeville. Clinic drop-in hours are Mondays from 9am – 11am, 5pm – 7pm and Thursdays from 2pm – 4pm. Families and supportive persons are welcome.
The clinic provides access to Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians who can help with:
- Troubles latching
- Feeding position
- Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie
- Low milk supply
- Hand expression
- Pumping breast milk
- Nutrition to support milk production
- Benefits of colostrum, transitional milk and mature milk
- Night feeding
- Blocked milk ducts
- Sore nipples
- Mastitis
- Thrush
- Breast engorgement
- Pee, poop and baby weight gain
- Baby feeding cues
- Distracted baby
- Colic
- Prenatal preparation
- Post natal care
- Introducing solid foods
What to Expect
When you arrive at the clinic, our team will collect your information and ask about your specific questions or concerns. They can watch you feed your baby, make recommendations and will complete an assessment. At the end of your first visit, you will be asked to complete a short survey. You are welcome to return to the clinic as many times as you wish.
Your details will be securely stored to ensure your privacy.
For more information, follow @latchandlearnclinic on Instagram or call (519) 938-8802 x331.
