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College Pediatrician

College Pediatrician

Being a new mother is tough, and every new mom knows just how challenging breastfeeding can be. When you are up to your eyeballs with a newborn, it can be overwhelming to try to figure out which of the wealth of resources in the Toronto area you should turn to for help and guidance.

While the hospital you delivered at is likely to offer a breastfeeding clinic you can return to for help, many new moms often feel uncomfortable troubleshooting their breastfeeding technique in a group, regardless of how skilled and helpful the lactation consultants are. Often a one-on-one approach is more beneficial for a frustrated mom and baby.

Here is a guide to where to find the best help for breastfeeding moms in Toronto.

Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute

You've come home from the hospital with your newborn, who was latching fine and eating happily. But now she's fussing when you put her to your breast and refusing to latch. There is nothing more stressful and frustrating than worrying your baby isn't eating properly and therefore not gaining weight.

Dr. Jack Newman's breastfeeding clinic in Toronto offers one-on-one sessions in a private room. Moms bring their babies (and are welcome to bring their partner or a friend) and are seen by one of the staff pediatricians as well as a lactation support person for what is typically a one hour session. Moms will learn in a relaxed environment how to get their baby to latch and how to recognize their baby's feeding cues.

Breastfeeding with mastitis? Struggling with low milk supply? The Newman Clinic provides support for all the challenges a new mom may be faced with, from a non-latching baby to techniques for breastfeeding multiples. Adoptive parents can also find support and advice on induced lactation as well as guidance on unique challenges such as breastfeeding a baby with a cleft palette.