Brim Lactation & Family Care

Brim Lactation & Family Care Professional and certified Lactation Consulting (IBCLC) to meet all your infant feeding needs.

At Sound Birth Services we are committed to providing warm, professional guidance and support to families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, for a healthy and happy transition into parenthood. We are certified and experienced to provide you and your family with the best of care and practices, with expert doula and lactation services, sound childbirth education classes, strengthening and comforting prenatal yoga classes, and social and emotional support throughout it all.

06/05/2026

Not all sleep issues are actually sleep issues. 👶💤

Sometimes frequent waking is linked to feeding challenges like inefficient latching and milk transfer, hunger, reflux, food sensitivities, discomfort, or simply a strong need to suckle for comfort and regulation.

Before attempting sleep training, it can be worth exploring what normal infant sleep actually looks like and what your baby might be communicating to you through those eating and sleeping rhythms. 💜

People with small breasts/chests often worry about if they will make enough milk for their baby.But your body knows what...
05/27/2026

People with small breasts/chests often worry about if they will make enough milk for their baby.

But your body knows what to do during pregnancy to prepare for lactation!

And if you want to rule out risk factors and prepare and make a lactation plan, you'll have higher chances by working with an IBCLC prenatally or taking a prenatal lactation class.

Head to the link in my bio to see the options I have available for working with me!


Chat GPT can't fully understand the context of your feeding struggles.It can't see how your baby is positioned and attac...
05/22/2026

Chat GPT can't fully understand the context of your feeding struggles.

It can't see how your baby is positioned and attached, or if they are swallowing frequently enough.

It can't watch your baby on a bottle and know if that teat is working well for them.

It can't understand your baby's behaviour in between feeds and what it might mean.

It can't do a functional exam of your baby's sucking patterns.

It can't tell if your baby is holding tension or has low tone - and what type of bodywork might help.

It can't do a breast exam.

It can't understand the context of your living situation and how to manage infant feeding within that.

These are things only an IBCLC can do. Hands on, personalized support that fits the unique needs of you and your baby will give you the best care possible.

Avoid the 3AM rabbit hole and book your 2 hour consult in home or office at brimfamilycare.com.

05/19/2026

Best paired with a prenatal lactation class or consult 😉

05/19/2026

A baby coughing, sputtering, clicking, leaking milk, pulling on and off, or seeming overwhelmed at the breast is often blamed on a “strong let-down.”

And yes, sometimes flow is part of the picture.

But sometimes what you’re actually seeing is a baby struggling to manage normal milk flow because of oral dysfunction.

When babies can’t maintain an effective seal, stabilize their tongue well, or coordinate sucking and swallowing efficiently, feeding can start to look chaotic fast. And parents are often told the problem is “too much milk” instead of asking why the baby is having trouble managing it.

This is why feeding assessments need to look at function, not just symptoms.

Because treating a breastfeeding problem like a milk supply problem when it’s actually an oral function problem can leave you feeling stuck for months.

Breastfeeding shouldn’t feel like a battle every feed.

05/14/2026

You can't stop me, I'm you're biggest cheerleader with a bag and brain full of infant feeding tools, and 2 hours of time dedicated to figuring out a plan.

Plus, you'll have me in your corner to constantly check in with afterward. 💪🏻

I know it's hard and that you really need better sleep. But sleep isn't something your baby learns and it isn't a milest...
05/13/2026

I know it's hard and that you really need better sleep. But sleep isn't something your baby learns and it isn't a milestone.

It's biologically normal and protective to wake at night. And it's a natural progression that is supported best by your closeness and responsiveness.

Knowing the difference between what is normal and not normal can help you find better strategies and coping tools.

Let's find the root cause of your sleep troubles!

Book online at brimfamilycare.com

📣 Attention body feeders, bottle feeders and everyone in between!I'm giving away two private 2-hour feeding consultation...
05/11/2026

📣 Attention body feeders, bottle feeders and everyone in between!

I'm giving away two private 2-hour feeding consultations and one 45 min pumping consultation in exchange for capturing photos and videos for educational and promotional purposes.

Please contact me if your baby is under 8 weeks old, you live in the Comox Valley, and can come to my Union Bay Clinic.

Priority will be given on a first-contact basis, and at least one participating family must have a baby who is part-time or full-time bottle-fed. Share this with a new parent you love!

Email me at [email protected] 💜

05/09/2026

Honour them n!ps, baby. Love, your IBCLC 🫶🏻

PS, I also have HELPFUL facts 😊

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