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Jillian Simon, BC Registered Midwife and IBCLC Lactation Consultant.  Jill is examining a newborn baby in the hospital and smiling at the joy of her role as a Midwife.

The Milk Maven

Jillian Simon
Registered Midwife &
IBCLC Lactation Consultant

My role as a Registered Midwife and IBCLC Lactation Consultant is to help parents develop a deeply connected, nurturing bond with their baby.  I offer non-judgemental support to help families meet their individual goals for infant feeding. I come alongside a family as a compassionate guide to offer information, hands-on assistance and experience as they navigate their parenting journey.

Latch & Positioning

Milk Supply Challenges

  • painful latch, nipple damage, vasospasm

  • baby refusing the breast

  • bottle preference/nipple confusion

  • tongue & lip tie

  • ergonomic problems (carpal tunnel, stiff neck)

  • clogged milk ducts

  • mastitis, thrush

  • poor breast drainage

  • previous breast surgery 

  • slow newborn weight gain

  • Forceful milk letdown 

  • oversupply

  • exclusive pumping 

  • poor milk transfer

  • insufficient glandular tissue /hyoplastic breasts

  • medical conditions (diabetes, thyroid, anemia, PCOS, high blood pressure)

  • return of menstrual periods

Other Concerns

  • milk suppression after loss

  • lactation supports for LGBTQ+ families

  • co-lactation, chestfeeding, induced lactation

  • delayed feeding start due to NICU stay

  • neonatal jaundice

  • dysphoric milk ejection reflex

  • cleft palate or lip

  • feeding twins & multiples

  • weaning â€‹

Infant feeding problems I can help you solve

Contact Me
Newborn Asian baby peering up at his mother as he breastfeeds happily.  He is alert and bonding deeply with his mother.

Get in Touch

info@TheMilkMaven.ca

Tel:  604-285-7931
Fax: 778-309-7931

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Vancouver Location:

The Midwifery Group

3979 Fraser Street

Vancouver, BC

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Richmond Location:

Terra Nova Midwifery

#120-12051Second Ave

Richmond, BC

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