The Village IBCLC

The Village IBCLC Lactation Consultant and In-Home Postpartum Nurse. Supporting families in Grande Prairie, AB. Nips & Sips: Winter Edition is OPEN! Register now! Hi, I’m Nicole.

I am a maternity nurse, lactation consultant (IBCLC) and prenatal teacher. I worked on the maternity unit welcoming babies into the world for most of my nursing career until I had my precious little boy in 2020. Although my son was the best thing that has ever happened to me, his arrival, and the postpartum period with him really shook up my life. Two months after his birth, the world went into fu

ll shutdown for the pandemic. It was at this time I learned how important a village was because mine was stripped away. After the first year of my motherhood experience, I realized it can be one of the most isolating and lonely times in a parent’s life. And I know that’s hard to talk about, because while we absolutely adore our children, and love parenthood, sometimes it just sucks (and that’s okay). I knew there was something I could do to help new mothers who don’t have that village. Whether its lack of support, not having family close by, or just needing someone who “gets it” we all deserve support and community in this new season of life. My mission is to support you.

“It takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to support a mother.”

🤍 Nips & Sips: Private Edition 🤍Over the past few months, I’ve had so many expecting parents ask when the next Nips & Si...
06/16/2026

🤍 Nips & Sips: Private Edition 🤍

Over the past few months, I’ve had so many expecting parents ask when the next Nips & Sips prenatal class would be offered. So many hoping for a June or July date!

As I prepare for maternity leave, I’ve decided to offer a limited number of private prenatal feeding classes throughout June and July. Think Nips & Sips, but with you, your support person, and it’s perfectly customized to you.

This 1-hour one-on-one session is completely tailored to your family’s goals, whether you’re planning to breastfeed, pump, combo feed, or simply want to feel more prepared before baby arrives.

We’ll cover:
• What to expect in the first days after birth
• How to know baby is getting enough milk
• Breastfeeding basics
• Pumping, bottles, fl**ge fitting
• Common challenges and when to seek support
• Your specific feeding goals and questions

Investment: $100

Sessions must be booked in June and redeemed by July 31st.

Limited availability available of these sessions. 🤍

DM me if you have any questions or to book.

☀️ June Nips & Sips Social ☀️This month’s theme is Sips of Summer 🍋🤍Join us for a relaxed morning designed for moms & ba...
05/27/2026

☀️ June Nips & Sips Social ☀️

This month’s theme is Sips of Summer 🍋🤍

Join us for a relaxed morning designed for moms & babies to connect, sip on something fun, enjoy a sweet keepsake craft, and simply get out of the house for a bit.

✨ Completely free (dirty sodas available for purchase upstairs)
✨ Babies 0–12 months
✨ Feeding support & baby scale available
✨ A welcoming space for pregnant & postpartum mamas
✨ Shop the store with a discount after

Every month I leave feeling so grateful for the little community we’re building here in Grande Prairie 🤍

Thank you so much to for continuing to provide such a beautiful space for our monthly socials ☀️

See you soon!

-Nicole

Feeding isn’t always the same, even from one baby to the next 🤍I saw a mama today who had a smooth first feeding journey...
05/05/2026

Feeding isn’t always the same, even from one baby to the next 🤍

I saw a mama today who had a smooth first feeding journey…

so this time, when things weren’t improving, and actually felt like they were getting harder… it felt confusing, defeating, and honestly a little unexpected.

And I see this all the time in my work as an IBCLC.

Every baby has a unique feeding journey.
There’s beauty in that — especially for those who didn’t get the experience they hoped for the first time.

But there’s also truth in this:
sometimes the next journey needs more support.

And that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

Every baby is different.
Every feeding journey is different.
And support isn’t just for first-time moms.

It also doesn’t have to be something you only seek out once things feel really hard.

✨ Feeding support doesn’t have to be reactionary.

If something feels off, harder than expected, or just different, you deserve support in that too.

Over the next couple of months, I’ll be seeing a limited number of clients each week.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out or booking prenatally, now is a really good time 🤍

A little life update 🤍I got married ✨I was dreaming of an intimate day, just the three of us, close to the water, and we...
04/28/2026

A little life update 🤍

I got married ✨

I was dreaming of an intimate day, just the three of us, close to the water, and we found exactly that.

The Village wouldn’t be what it is today without my husband. He has supported this dream of mine from the very beginning 🤍

✨ Sunshine & Snuggles — May’s Nips & Sips Social is finally here! Join us for a relaxed, welcoming mama meet-up designed...
04/27/2026

✨ Sunshine & Snuggles — May’s Nips & Sips Social is finally here!

Join us for a relaxed, welcoming mama meet-up designed to help you connect, and soak in a little sunshine this season 🤍

💗 Pregnant & postpartum mamas welcome — breastfeeding or not.

This space is truly for connection, support, and community.

This month we’re celebrating the sun finally coming to visit with:

☀️ A relaxed mama meet-up & open play
🥤 Sip on something fun from Clover Co’s seasonal dirty soda menu
🌸 Sweet summer baby craft
⚖️ Optional baby weight checks
🤍 Gentle feeding support from IBCLC & Nurse

Come as you are. You are so welcome here 🤍

Hosted by Nicole Major, owner of , IBCLC + Nurse

📅 Thursday, May 7 | 10:30 a.m.
📍 The Mini Clover Space, The Clover Co Grande Prairie
👶 For babies 0–12 months
🎟 Free to attend | No registration needed

Follow for monthly themes & upcoming socials 🌸✨

Taking some time away and will be out of office until April 21st for a very special family trip 🤍I’ll be fully offline (...
04/12/2026

Taking some time away and will be out of office until April 21st for a very special family trip 🤍

I’ll be fully offline (other than maybe some stories here and there) and will respond to all messages and booking inquiries when I return next week, thank you so much for your patience! 💕☀️

Hi mamas 🤍I’m going to be canceling this month’s Nips & Sips Social, scheduled for April 2nd at 10:30. It’s been a reall...
03/30/2026

Hi mamas 🤍

I’m going to be canceling this month’s Nips & Sips Social, scheduled for April 2nd at 10:30. It’s been a really full couple of weeks and I’m not feeling my best, and I always want to show up fully for this special group 🫶🏼

We’ll be back next month (First Thursday in May) and I’m really looking forward to it as always. I hope everyone has the best Easter with their little ones.

Thank you for understanding 🤍

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