Lactation and Breastfeeding Support Niagara
In-home and virtual breastfeeding support from prenatal to postpartum.
Getting the Best Care Right From the Start
Erica Manners, RPN,
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.
Hear from My Clients
Free Birth to Home Feeding Checklist
The first few days postpartum are critical for feeding success.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 with clinic or 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:
- It’s easier in the early weeks
- Support is hands-on and practical
- Care happens in your real everyday feeding space
- It feels calmer and more private
- Partners or support people can be involved
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:
- Extensive lactation-specific education (95+ hours)
- A significant number of supervised clinical practice hours (1000+ hours)
- Successful completion of a comprehensive international board examination
- Ongoing continuing education to maintain certification
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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