Getting babies the milk that they need,
and their moms back to mother knows best
through dedicated breastfeeding help.
If you’ve found yourself here looking for help with a feeding issue, you’re in the right place.
I am an Edmonton lactation consultant, but I also see mothers in Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Sturgeon County, Fort Saskatchewan, Beaumont, Ardrossan, and Spruce Grove. Telehealth consultations are also available!
As an IBCLC and an RN, I’m trained and certified to help you to get to the place where you want to be: mother knows best. If you’re seeking help with any part of your breastfeeding journey, I’m here for you. Time moves so fast when it comes to little ones. You didn’t have your baby to spend all of your baby bubble time worrying about milk. I’m here to give you your time back. You just expanded your family, and you deserve to enjoy that time as much as possible.
I help with feeding issues, from prenatal consultations, all the way through weaning- including all of the sticky areas in between: sore and damaged nipples, problems with milk supply, bottle aversions, going back to work, your baby using your nipples as teething rings, the list goes on. I’m here to help! If you’re spending a significant portion of your day worrying about a feeding issue, it’s time to seek help.
Women are are made to assume that breastfeeding will “just happen”, and that it’s natural and easy; that there will be no speed bumps along the way. When that isn’t the case, mothers can feel disappointed, ashamed, angry, and frustrated. That is where an IBCLC can be instrumental to helping you towards being successful with your feeding goals that you want for yourself and for your baby.
Lactation consulting is an art- it requires creative problem solving, because there’s no single solution for any one problem- breastfeeding is a relationship, and working through issues means that we’re looking for issues on both sides of that relationship. We’re are a part of the solution when it comes to feeding issues, as well as in planning to succeed. We exist to listen, to brainstorm, to be a source of support. We set up our work days in order to have the time to sit with you and actually listen, with an intent to get you closer to where you want to be- a typical first appointment is 90 minutes long. In comparison, the average doctor’s office appointment is slotted for 15 minutes, and the majority of family doctors and pediatricians without an IBCLC title have little to no lactation-specific training. Doctors are essential to mothers, but they just sincerely can’t be versed in every aspect of human life. And that’s okay.
Because when you’re in that place where you feel like you know best for your baby, there is a new level of confidence. Other people’s opinions and suggestions aren’t confusing anymore, because they don’t matter- you know what your baby needs, and how you are going to provide it.
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“I cannot recommend Diana highly enough!
She came to my house when baby was just 3 days old (which is the BEST, and so much more comfortable). She was able to assess baby for any tongue ties or oral issues that would impact her latch, and observe us during a feed. She was incredibly knowledgeable, extremely helpful, and most importantly - reassuring. She gave me lots of awesome pro-tips with feeding positions, and some pumping recommendations. And even when I had more questions that came up a few days later, she was available via text. Fast forward to four months later we were dealing with some bottle refusal issues, and she also helped us work through that!
TLDR; 10/10 would highly recommend Diana and her services - she helped me with breast feeding, pumping, AND bottle feeding.”
— Kayla N.
“I can not recommend Diana enough. Not only is she kind, attentive, compassionate and supportive, but she is so extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I had a really easy time in my early breastfeeding journey. But then came teeth and my daughter and I hit a wall that felt like it would halt our feeding journey. I was beyond devastated. I had so many goals and they seemed to be slipping away. I reached out to Diana for some guidance and support. She was so quick to reply and her advice was life-changing. Within a week I went from being in tears every feed to enjoying every
moment.Diana made me feel listened to, she made me feel seen and held in a very vulnerable time in my postpartum journey. If you are pregnant, postpartum, or a partner of someone who is and searching for help or have questions about feeding choose Milk. Choose Diana. You will not be disappointed.”
— Becca D.
“I’m very grateful for Diana. She brings a warm, upbeat energy that immediately put me at ease. I reached out to her looking for a boost of confidence in my breastfeeding journey—and that’s exactly what she delivered, providing thoughtful guidance and reassurance every step of the way. Breastfeeding didn’t start off smoothly for me - My son had a tongue tie, and I was dealing with persistent nipple pain.
Diana is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, with a real knack for breaking down complex concepts in a way that makes sense—she explained latch anatomy so clearly. Her hands-on guidance helped me achieve a deeper latch, and explore different breastfeeding positions. She also supported me with healing techniques and wound care to help my poor nipples recover.
She provided a clear and thoughtful follow-up plan and was available to answer questions throughout the process.”— Elena S.
