There are many benefits to breastfeeding/bodyfeeding, including:
Human milk is the best source of nutrition for most babies, as it changes by the hour to suit their needs
Human milk protects babies from many illnesses and diseases
Breastfeeding/bodyfeeding protects the lactating parent from future diseases, such as cancer and type 2 diabetes
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding can be convenient and enhances the bond between parent and child, which protects against postpartum depression
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding/bodyfeeding for at least 2 years if possible. With the many challenges that may arise throughout one’s lactation journey, support from our lactation counsellor Katie can help you reach your goals.
Katie Jackson is a Certifying Breastfeeding Specialist and a Registered Nurse, so you know you are receiving excellent, comprehensive support. Katie offers prenatal classes, in-clinic appointments and virtual support options and can be covered through some insurance providers.
A Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) is a lactation professional who has received 52+ hours of training in the education and support of breastfeeding/chestfeeding families. A CBS supports families through pregnancy, breastfeeding initiation, and the normal course of lactation. A Breastfeeding Specialist can:
It can be beneficial to see a lactation counsellor while pregnant to equip you with knowledge on how to navigate common feeding challenges, make a plan based on your feeding goals, and know when to seek help.
A lactation counsellor can provide support through feeding challenges, including:
Katie is a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Postpartum Doula and Certified Breasfeeding Specialist. She is passionate about supporting and educating families with compassion and evidence-based information through their perinatal journey. Katie is an experienced instructor with over a decade of teaching experience.
At Nest, Katie offers prenatal lactation classes, as well as individual lactation support with baby. She offers in-clinic as well as in-home lactation visits in the Edmonton area. We welcome you to book a 15 minute free phone consultation if you need any clarifications on how Katie can support you on your journey. Katie is dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for learning, questions and sharing in her classes. She also offers an infant safety 101 class – please inquire for further info and to book.
When Katie is not supporting clients at Nest, she can be found caring for her two young children, outside enjoying nature, or cooking up something delicious in her kitchen!
Katie often has flexibility to support clients sooner than what is shown on her booking page. If you require care sooner, please e-mail Katie directly at katie@nestinwellness.com and indicate your preference for a visit in-clinic or at-home and she’ll do her best to accommodate you sooner!
We direct bill with dozens of providers! We highly encourage you to check with your policy if it covers lactation counselling or services with a Registered Nurse as not all policies cover this service.
If you don’t see your provider listed below, we can still give you printed and/or emailed receipt for you to submit on your end. We encourage you to reach out to us if your provider isn’t listed below so that we can work to get them added!
Alberta Blue Cross
Beneva
BPA
Canada Life
Canadian Construction Workers Union (CCWU)
Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
CINUP
ClaimSecure
Coughlin
Cowan
D.A. Townley
Desjardins Insurance
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Insurance Corporation
Group Medical Services (GMS)
GroupHEALTH
IA Financial Group
Johnson
Johnston Group
Labourers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 183 and Local 506
Manion
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
People Corporation
RWAM
Sunlife
Union Benefits
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Nest Integrative Wellness is a multidisciplinary health and wellness clinic that also operates as a social and physical hub for group gatherings and activities. Our space is accessible, inclusive, surrounded by an abundance of free parking, and is located at 10608 124 St in Edmonton.
We support all members of the general public, and every team member of Nest has specialized training and interest in supporting those in their perinatal journeys – including those who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are seeking supports through loss. We welcome individuals and families from the greater Edmonton area, and offer telehealth for various disciplines.
We support all members of the general public, and every Nest team member has specialized training and an interest in supporting those in their perinatal journeys—including those who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are seeking support through loss.
*o-day’min (oh-day-min) is the Anishinaabe word for strawberry, or heart berry, and was chosen as the name for this ward to reflect it being the heart of the city, amongst other meaningful connections. We gratefully acknowledge that Nest Integrative Wellness is in Treaty 6 territory, a place where diverse Indigenous nations (including the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, amongst others), Métis, and Inuit have lived in and cared for these lands for generations and that we as residents, owners, and practitioners of Nest share the responsibility for stewardship of this land.
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