About Prairie Health Group
We are as passionate as you are!
Why Lactation Consulting?
The care of a child starts not only when the baby arrives but from the womb.
The love , nourishment and bonding with your baby is one of the greatest gifts of all.
Lactation Consulting is based on the health of mother and baby with the use of clinical applications to ensure optimal care for mother and infant over the course of breastfeeding.
Here at Prairie Health Group , we are passionate about this cause and we believe we can help. with best clinical practices.
Why Wellness?
Health is holistic and should include all other areas of your life.
Her at Prairie Health Group, we provide services that will help you improve and grow your health. Our wellness services include Massage therapy, Psychology Counselling etc.
What is an IBCLC?
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants is a healthcare professional who undertakes the clinical management of breastfeeding. IBCLCs works in many health care settings that include private practice, public health clinics, pediatric offices, and hospitals and contribute as members of the maternal-child health team. They provide care in a variety of settings, while making appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community support resources. Working together with mothers, families, policymakers and society, IBCLC certificants provide expert breastfeeding and lactation care, promote changes that support breastfeeding and help reduce the risks of not breastfeeding.
Why an IBCLC?
They provide expert breastfeeding and lactation care, promote changes that support breastfeeding and help reduce the risks of not breastfeeding. They are responsible for providing lactation care and services of the highest quality to the infants and new mothers. They provide care in a variety of settings, while making appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community support resources. Working together with mothers, families, policymakers and society.
Some reasons you may make an appointment with a lactation consultant are:
The first few weeks of your baby's life are the most important time for establishing breastfeeding
Consultations during pregnancy for those at risk of breastfeeding issues or those who would like to learn more about breastfeeding prior to delivery.
Concerns about producing breast milk after breast reduction or augmentation surgery
Breastfeeding Assessments
Nipple pain and/or breast pain
Evaluation and treatment of tongue tie and lip tie
Concerns about milk supply
Struggling with nursing positions.
Plugged ducts or breast infections like mastitis
Engorgement/blocked ducts/mastitis
Concerns about medication or surgery and breastfeeding/pumping
Concerns regarding infant growth/weight
Nursing multiples
Feeding support after discharge from the NICU
General post-partum support
Induced Lactation for adoption or surrogacy
Introduction to solid food feeding
Pumping guidance
Return to work guidance
Your baby refusing the breast.
Gift Card and Refer a friend
Give the gift of breastfeeding support and wellness to someone you care.
You can give a gift certificate towards a loved one’s breastfeeding journey or even refer someone for lactation services.
For referring a client, you get credit which counts towards your own next appointment.
Credit can always be accumulated over a set period of time.
Gift Certificate is available at $75 and for referring a friend your get credit of $30
Our Core Values
Family
We get to know and understand our clients values and family culture as it affects how they seek care and thereby provide plans that are individualized and acceptable.
Integrity and Service
To serve is to transform , to transform is to truly live. Our services are provided by health providers who are qualified, skilled, passionate and most of all share our goals and value system.
Competency
We work and improve our ability to understand people , situations to provide safe care with accurate assessment and critically think through the best options for care by using evidence based practices.
Balance
We believe in create balance in health and wellness. Total care is the key to total wellbeing and being in sync with oneself. Our wellness services are tailored to improve our clients quality of life.
Advancement
In healthcare, advancement is a requirement, we will provide care that is evidenced based, up to date to ensure for our clients.