In-home and virtual breastfeeding & lactation support in Niagara from prenatal through early newborn feeding by Erica Manners, nurse and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist.
In-home and virtual breastfeeding & lactation support in Niagara from prenatal through early newborn feeding by Erica Manners, nurse and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist.
The early days with a newborn matter and skilled support can change everything.
I’m a hospital-trained mother–baby nurse and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist with over five years of clinical experience. I’ve provided specialized, individualized care to thousands of babies and new parents, supporting everything from complex latch challenges and milk supply concerns to newborn feeding behaviors and maternal recovery. That experience has trained me to recognize the subtle details that impact feeding success — milk transfer, positioning, oral function, maternal comfort, and infant regulation. I don’t just look at feeding. I assess the full picture.
Now, I bring that same clinical expertise into families’ homes across the Niagara Region, offering unhurried, personalized lactation care designed to build confidence and create sustainable feeding outcomes.
Because early, evidence-based support doesn’t just solve problems, it prevents them.
As a hospital-trained mother–baby nurse and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, I’ve supported thousands of newborns through this transition. I created this checklist to give families the same guidance I provide at the bedside — clear, practical, evidence-based information you can trust.
Download it free and feel prepared from day one.
Inside the checklist, you’ll learn:
✔ What’s normal in the first days postpartum
✔ Realistic feeding patterns and expectations
✔ How partners can actively support feeding
✔ Evidence-based supplementation guidance
✔ When to seek additional support
✔ Trusted community resources
Please contact me if you cannot find an answer to your question.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Many Niagara families book support because something doesn’t feel right — and that’s enough.
If you’re unsure which service is right for you, you’re welcome to book a free 10-minute Support Planning Call through JaneApp. During this brief phone or video call, we’ll talk through your concerns and decide together whether virtual or in-home lactation or postpartum support would be most helpful.
Support is available in-home or virtually across the Niagara Region and can be booked online through JaneApp. You can book lactation and breastfeeding support during pregnancy, before delivery, or in the first days at home.
If you don’t see a time that works, you’re welcome to join the JaneApp waitlist, and I’ll do my best to accommodate you as availability opens.
Yes. I support breastfeeding, combination feeding, pumping, and bottle-feeding.
I also provide comprehensive newborn and postpartum support, which means care for both your baby and parents. This can include help with newborn behaviour and cues, soothing, early routines, feeding transitions, and emotional support during recovery and adjustment.
Support is individualized and focused on what works best for your family.
Not always — many families do well virtual visits.
That said, in-home visits can be especially helpful in the first few weeks. They allow for hands-on support in the comfort of your own home, where feeding usually happens. Leaving the house with a new baby can feel challenging early on, and in-home care can make support feel easier and calmer during that time.
Families often choose in-home visits because:
No referral is required.
You can book lactation, newborn, or postpartum support directly through Janeapp for in-home, in-clinic, or virtual appointments across the Niagara Region or virtually anywhere.
A Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) is a healthcare or allied professional who has completed specialized education and training in breastfeeding and lactation support. This certification reflects foundational knowledge in infant feeding, common breastfeeding challenges, and evidence-based support strategies.
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the international gold standard in lactation and breastfeeding care. IBCLCs are highly trained clinicians who specialize exclusively in lactation and infant feeding. Certification requires:
IBCLCs are trained to assess and support complex feeding challenges, including issues related to infant anatomy, milk production, maternal health, medically complex infants, and feeding difficulties that require advanced clinical assessment and collaboration with other healthcare providers.
In my practice, I am a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist with clinical experience in maternal–infant care. I have completed all required IBCLC education and clinical practice hours and am scheduled to write the IBCLC board examination in April 2026. My care is grounded in nursing practice, evidence-based lactation support, and trauma-informed, family-centred care.
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