At Well Fed, our physician lactation consultants provide exceptional care for all types of breastfeeding and feeding issues. We are also happy to see families for counselling and support prior to baby’s arrival. Our services are covered through Alberta Health Services.
Common reasons to visit us at Well Fed:
- Concerns about producing breast milk after breast reduction or augmentation surgery
- Nipple pain and/or breast pain
- Evaluation and treatment of tongue tie and lip tie
- Concerns about milk supply
- Engorgement/blocked ducts/mastitis
- Concerns about medication or surgery and breastfeeding/pumping
- Nursing multiples
- Feeding support after discharge from the NICU
- General post-partum support
- Induced Lactation for adoption or surrogacy
- Return to work guidance
First Visit – What to expect:
A physician will assess you and your baby for any breastfeeding or feeding concerns. Nursing or feeding of the baby will be observed. Bringing baby so they are a bit hungry will help us assess feeding.
Your first appointment will take approximately 1 hour. Follow up appointments are scheduled as necessary.
What to bring:
- Alberta Health Cards for you and baby
- spare diapers, wipes
- a blanket for your baby, spare clothes for baby
- If you are using any supplement, bring expressed breast milk, donor milk or infant formula and your feeding method (bottle, SNS etc)
- Your breast pump and parts if you have any concerns with pumping
Parking at our NE location:
Well Fed Clinic East is located on the main floor of the Sunridge Professional Centre. Please ensure that you pay for parking prior to your appointment. You can pay for parking either at one of the pay stations located in the main parking lot (on the west side of the building near the entrance) or using the parking app Indigo.
Parking at our NW location:
Well Fed Clinic West is now located on the 3rd floor of the Market Mall Professional Building. The parking is free.
Public Transit Information:
Both our clinics are easily accessible by public transit (bus and c-train). Please refer to the Calgary Transit website for details.
Questions:
For questions or more information concerning our services please contact us today. Please view our resources and handouts page for access to further information and services available to you through Alberta Health Services.