Helping Families Feed With Confidence.
In-home and virtual lactation support in Niagara, provided by Erica Manners, an IBCLC nurse and Certified Lactation Consultant, is available from prenatal through early newborn care and postpartum support.
Getting the Best Care Right From the Start
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Erica Manners RN IBCLC, LACTATION CONSULTANT
The early days with a newborn are crucial, and having skilled lactation support can change everything.
As an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and a hospital-trained mother–baby nurse with years of experience in newborn care and postpartum support, I provide personalized, evidence-based lactation care that goes beyond just feeding. I consider your baby, your recovery, and your unique goals.
By bringing hospital expertise into the home, I help families feel supported, informed, and confident right from the beginning.
Why families choose me:
Hospital-based newborn expertise
My experience as a lactation consultant in a hospital setting allows me to identify feeding concerns early and understand the various factors that can impact the feeding journey.
Individualized, whole-family support
Recognizing that no two babies or families are the same, I take the time to understand your goals, your baby’s needs, and what is realistically sustainable for your family’s lifestyle.
More than just a feeding assessment
Feeding is intricately connected to the bigger picture. Newborn behavior, recovery after birth, milk supply, comfort, positioning, oral function, and confidence. I assess all of these elements together to provide comprehensive support.
Support that meets you where you are
Whether you are preparing before birth, navigating early newborn feeding, overcoming challenges, pumping, combination feeding, or seeking to feel more confident, my lactation support is tailored to your unique journey.
Free Birth to Home Feeding Checklist
The first few days postpartum are critical for feeding success
As a hospital-trained mother–baby nurse, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and IBCLC, I’ve provided lactation support to thousands of newborns during this crucial transition. I created this checklist to offer families the same guidance I provide at the bedside — clear, practical, evidence-based information you can trust about newborn care and postpartum support.
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 lactation support
✔ Trusted community resources