Lactation Consulting | Luminate Co

Compassionate IBCLC Support

Evidence-based breastfeeding support in Halifax

Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants — Lindsay Spidell and Sydney Stewart — provide personalized guidance for every stage of your feeding journey.

From preparing for your baby's arrival to navigating postpartum challenges, our goal is to help you and your baby feel supported, confident, and connected.

We meet you where you are — whether that's expecting your first baby and hoping to understand what to expect, working through latch or supply issues in the early days, or finding your rhythm as your family grows.

Inclusive CareIn-Clinic & VirtualJudgment-Free

Lactation consultant providing compassionate breastfeeding support to parent and baby

Expert IBCLC Care

Supporting every family, every feeding journey

Prenatal lactation education consultation

Prenatal Education

Prenatal Lactation Education & Support

Preparing before your baby arrives can make a world of difference in your feeding experience. Our prenatal lactation sessions are designed to help you feel confident and informed long before your first feed.

Understanding newborn feeding patterns and early hunger cues

How milk supply develops and how to support it naturally

Setting up your home environment for comfortable feeding

Pumping and expressing milk before or after birth (if needed)

Partner involvement and support for shared confidence

Many parents find that early guidance makes breastfeeding or chestfeeding smoother and less stressful once baby arrives — helping you enter postpartum with tools, confidence, and calm.

Comprehensive Support

Common Concerns We Support

From latch difficulties to supply concerns, we're here to support your unique feeding journey

Latch difficulties (pain, shallow latch, sore nipples)

Low milk supply or over-active let-down

Pumping & milk-expression strategies

Bottle feeding, combo feeding & paced bottle techniques

Returning to work schedules & planning

Tongue-tie/lip-tie (collaborative support)

Premature or slow-gaining infants

Blocked ducts, engorgement & mastitis support

Weaning transitions & beyond-breastfeeding care

Tandem or extended breastfeeding

Inclusive support for all feeding journeys

Postpartum Care

Postpartum Support — Nourishment, Recovery & Connection

The postpartum period can be a time of beautiful bonding — and big transitions. Our consultants work closely with you to ensure feeding feels calm, comfortable, and sustainable through all its stages.

In-person observation and latch assistance for comfort and efficiency

Support for pumping, milk storage, and supply regulation

Help managing blocked ducts, nipple pain, or mastitis prevention

Guidance for balancing self-care, nutrition, and infant needs

Encouragement for emotional wellbeing and realistic recovery expectations

Our postpartum care doesn't end when the latch improves — we stay connected through follow-ups, ensuring you continue to feel supported and confident as your baby grows and feeding evolves.

Judgment-Free Zone

Safe, compassionate space for all feeding journeys

Inclusive Care

Supporting all families, all feeding choices

IBCLC Certified

Highest standard of lactation expertise

Meet Your Care Team

Our IBCLC Lactation Consultants

Work with our experienced, compassionate specialists dedicated to your feeding journey

Lindsay Spidell

IBCLC Lactation Specialist, RN

Breastfeeding Support, Lactation Consulting, Postpartum Support

Sydney Stewart

IBCLC Lactation Specialist, RN

Breastfeeding Support, Lactation Consulting, Postpartum Support

Ready to Begin?

Feel confident and supported in your feeding journey

Book with Lindsay Spidell or Sydney Stewart at Luminate Co Wellness Centre. From prenatal education to postpartum care, we'll support every step of your journey.