Welcome to Nourishing Care Lactation Medicine

Embark on a journey towards optimal infant feeding with our personalized support. Whether you are a expecting a new addition to your family (as a birthing or non-birthing parent), a parent navigating your baby's feeding needs, or a parent with medical complications impacting their feeding journey, Dr. Newkirk will guide you every step of the way.

Trust in our experience and dedication to provide your family with the best lactation medicine care in the Hamilton and Burlington area.

Postpartum Consultation

Whether you are just getting started or have run into difficulty, we will do a thorough assessment and come up with a plan to support you in moving forward towards your feeding goals.

Seek assessment if you have:

  • Milk supply difficulties (too much or too little)

  • Nipple or breast pain and/or wounds

  • Mastitis / abscess

  • Difficulty latching / feeding at the breast

  • Fussiness / breast or bottle refusal

  • Poor infant weight gain

  • Possible tongue-tie that needs assessment

  • Medical issues in the parent or infant affecting infant feeding, including illness, genetic conditions, surgery, intensive medical treatments, etc.

Fourth Trimester Care

Supporting families as they navigate the transition to parenthood. Guidance on optimizing family health during the first 3 months with your newborn.

Prenatal Guidance

Education, preparation and anticipatory guidance will be provided to help you navigate the immediate postpartum period and get your feeding journey off to a good start.

Prenatal breastfeeding education is recommended for all parents, however it is especially valuable if you have:

  • Previous breastfeeding challenges

  • Breast or nipple concerns

  • Previous breast surgery

  • Would like to induce lactation in a non-birthing parent

  • Are expecting twins/multiples

  • Mental health challenges

  • Expected NICU stay / infant complications

  • Maternal medical/hormonal issues which may affect lactation, such as diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, obesity, or a history of infertility.