Lactation support rooted in reality.
Compassionate, honest, and family-centered care provided in the comfort of your own home.
Serving families across Toronto, I bring professional breast and chest feeding support to your doorstep, allowing you to focus on feeding your baby without the added stress of travel.
Clinical Support
Feeding your baby shouldn’t have to be a solo struggle. Whether you’re on day 1 or navigating an unexpected hurdle, I provide evidence-based care to help you identify the root cause of your concerns.
Latching & Comfort: Resolving painful latches, nipple trauma, and positioning struggles.
Supply & Strategy: Management for low milk supply, engorgement, and the transition towards gentle weaning.
Clinical Concerns: Targeted guidance for managing mastitis symptoms, plugged ducts, and thrush.
Oral Anatomy: Comprehensive assessment and collaborative support for tongue and lip ties.
Beyond the Breast: Navigating bottle preference, professional flange fittings, and sustainable plans for returning to work.
Services
Free Connection Call
Initial Consultation
Follow-Up Session
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I provide in-home consultations throughout Etobicoke, Toronto (west of Yonge), and North York.
My “Core” service area includes neighbourhoods such as:
Etobicoke: Islington City Centre, Kingsway, Humber Valley, and Rexdale;
Toronto West: Bloor West Village, High Park, Junction, and
Corso Italia; and North York: Willowdale, Downsview, and York University Heights.
If you are located east of Yonge Street (including East York and Scarborough) or west of Highway 427 (Mississauga), I am often still available to visit for a flat $25 travel fee - please reach out if you have any questions about your specific area.
Core Values
Honesty: I provide clinical insights into your feeding challenges so you can make informed decisions based on reality, not expectations.
Empowerment: I stay rooted in the latest lactation science so you don’t have to spend your energy sorting through conflicting internet advice.
Respect: Whether your goal is breast/chest feeding, pumping, or supplementing, I provide the support you need to succeed on your own terms.
Confidence: I’m here to bridge the gap until you no longer need me—giving you the tools and the intuition to trust yourself.
About Me
Hi, I’m Rachel.
I’m a dedicated lactation consultant and the founder of Arbour Lactation. I started this practice because I believe parents deserve more than textbook answers—they deserve the truth. Learning to feed your baby from your own body involves a steep learning curve and raw effort that often goes unacknowledged.
I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and hold a Master of Social Work (MSW). I also spent a cumulative total of over eight years breastfeeding my own three daughters. I blend clinical precision with the specialized empathy of someone who has been in the “thick of it”. My goal is to help you silence the outside noise, let your guard down, and finally exhale.
My Approach
My goal is to strip away the noise so you can find your own rhythm with your baby. I move past the "textbook" answers to create a space where you can be totally real about the rawest parts of your experience—without any outside judgment.
By looking at the science of lactation through the lens of nature, I help you navigate the biological "how" while acknowledging that it doesn't always feel intuitive or easy. I move past the "it’s just natural" myth to focus on the skill-building and persistence required. Whether you’re just starting out or navigating big transitions, I want you to feel grounded, empowered, and like you finally have someone in your corner who truly "gets it."
Contact
Feel free to send me your questions via the form below, and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.